Regulatory Affair Specialist Asia Pacific

Job title – Regulatory Affair Specialist Asia Pacific

Location – Singapore

Job model – Hybrid

As the Regulatory Affair Specialist of Perfumery & Beauty (P&B) responsible of Asia Pacific region (APAC), your primary responsibility will be to ensure regulatory and safety compliance of all P&B products offered in APAC. This involves staying up to date with changes to regulations and industry standards and internal stakeholders to ensure that all relevant requirements are met.

In addition to ensuring compliance, you will also be responsible for developing and maintaining strong customer relationships, both internally and externally, through regular communication, providing local support, and building trust with customers and all stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities

Manage APAC regulatory activities defined by manager in maintaining strong internal and external customer relationships, to grow the business of Perfumery & Beauty (P&B) Division through regulatory affairs services.
Prepare documentations and handle internal and external customers’ product safety & regulatory enquiries under the guidance of manager.
Provides regulatory support and guidance to commercial teams and creation hub with respect to fragrance development to ensure regulatory & safety compliance.
Provides prompt regulatory documentation services. Ensures proper system maintenance and tracking of regulatory services & activities to facilitate periodic RA service statistics & report needed by manager.
Seek constant opportunities and support manager in RA process optimisation, digitalisation and automation.
Keeping abreast with regulations & industry standards.
Work closely with manager and Group RA teams in maintaining and updating internal systems with respect to regulatory compliance, documentation and digitalization.

We offer

Unique career paths across health, nutrition and beauty - explore what drives you and get the support to make it happen.
A chance to impact millions of consumers every day – sustainability embedded in all we do.
A science led company, cutting edge research and creativity everywhere – from biotech breakthroughs to sustainability game-changers, you’ll work on what’s next.
Growth that keeps up with you – you join an industry leader that will develop your expertise and leadership.
A culture that lifts you up – with collaborative teams, shared wins, and people who cheer each other on.
A community where your voice matters – it is essential to serve our customers well.

You bring

Bachelor’s Degree/University Degree in Chemistry or Science
At least 3 years’ regulatory experience in Regulatory Affairs in Perfumery, Beauty, Cosmetic & Homecare Industry.
Regulatory experience and network with authorities in in Perfumery, Beauty & Homecare Industry.
Expertise or experience in beauty & cosmetic ingredient and product registration and claims.
English is mandatory. Multilingual is a plus e.g. Chinese, Malay, Korean.
Strong communication/negotiation skills and experience with authorities is a plus.
Well verse in Microsoft office. Advance expertise in excel features and functions is a plus.
Experience in digitalization and data analytics is a plus.
Experience in working in cross-functional teams and with multiple stakeholders inside and outside at all levels is a plus.

About dsm-firmenich

At dsm-firmenich, we don’t just meet expectations – we go beyond them.

Join our global team powered by science, creativity, and a shared purpose: to bring progress to life.

From elevating health to making fortified food and sustainable skincare, the impact of your work here will be felt by millions – every single day. Whether it’s fragrance that helps you focus, alternative meat that’s better for the planet, or reducing sugar without losing flavor, this is where you help shape the future of nutrition, health, and beauty for everyone, everywhere.

And while you’re making a difference, we’ll make sure you’re growing too. With learning that never stops, a culture that lifts you up and the freedom to move across businesses, teams, and borders. Your voice matters here. And your ideas? They’re essential to our future.

Because real progress only happens when we go beyond, together.

DEI and equal opportunity statement

At dsm-firmenich, we believe being a force for good starts with the way we treat each other. When people feel supported, included, and free to be themselves, they do their best work – and that’s exactly the kind of culture we’re building. A place where opportunity is truly equal, authenticity is celebrated, and everyone has the chance to grow, contribute, and feel they belong.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we’re serious about making our hiring process as fair and inclusive as possible. From inclusive language and diverse interview panels to thoughtful sourcing, we’re committed to reflecting the world we serve.

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds — no matter your gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you, you.

And if you have a disability or need any support through the application process, we’re here to help – just let us know what you need, and we’ll do everything we can to make it work.

Agency statement

We’re managing this search directly at dsm-firmenich. If you’re applying as an individual, we’d love to hear from you. We’re not accepting agency submissions or proposals involving fees or commissions for this role.