Regulatory Manager

Regulatory Manager
- Singapore_

Arxada is a global specialty chemicals business that is committed to solving the world’s toughest preservation challenges through better science. [With a proud history of innovation dating back more than a century], we aim to help our customers develop more sustainable solutions that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of people and extend the life of vital infrastructure while working to reduce our and our customers’ ecological footprint.

Sustainable preservation is one of our top priorities. We are making significant strategic investments that will not only decrease our own environmental footprint, but also help customers adapt to long-term environmental and social change through the development of cleaner, greener solutions. The Regulatory Manager is part of a team responsible for Arxada’s regulatory affairs in SEA, with a prime focus supporting the IMC (Industrial Microbial Control) Business. Acting as both a leader and a hands-on contributor, deliver business results by obtaining/maintaining regulatory product approvals, responding to regulatory challenges, providing effective customer support and ensuring support for innovation activities

Essential Job Functions:
- Compiles appropriate dossiers to obtain relevant product registrations and other applicable permits for existing and new products to support the sales and marketing and ensure regulatory compliance of Arxada’s products in SEA.- Responds to government inquiries during and after product registration in order to continue to comply with changing requirement and represents Arxada before domestic and international regulatory and legislative agencies in order to provide relevant information that will influence regulatory decisions.- Maintains all product registrations on current basis to ensure compliance with all existing and emerging regulations in SEA.- Maintains up-to-date knowledge of laws, regulations and policies in SEA that relate to Arxada’s products. Advises appropriate departments within Company of these requirements. Assists Director in establishing procedures to assure compliance with these requirements.- Provides SDS and product labels according to specific requirements of countries in SEA and provides training on labelling and transport regulations to internal staff.- Supports and responds to customer’s regulatory questionnaires related to company products as well as other regulatory inquiries from customers in SEA.- Ensure proper documentation and labeling associated with DOT, IATA, IMO for shipping and handling of all products and ensure compliance with Thailand Customs requirements regarding import and export of company products, customers’ samples as well as raw materials- Handles other duties and/or special projects assigned by Director of Regulatory Affairs

Qualifications & Experience:
- Post graduate qualification and typically 10+ years industrial experience or degree level and typically 12+ years industrial experience with at least 5+ years in regulatory affairs (ideally in antimicrobials).- People management experience, or a clear aptitude for leading people- In depth knowledge of the SEA chemicals regulatory framework, particularly the antimicrobials / biocides regulations for materials protection and paints & coatings, and with some knowledge of allied regulations (Cosmetics, Pharmaceutical products, Crop Pesticide Products)- Strong technical expertise with understanding of chemistry, efficacy, toxicology, ecotoxicology, environmental fate or risk assessment methodologies- High-level understanding for standards and accurate documentation. Failure to adhere to this competency can lead to dossiers being rejected with consequent financial and time losses- Demonstrated experience in representing an organization externally and established relationships with appropriate SEA authorities- Must be detail and deadline oriented, well organized with excellent verbal and written communication- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with staff on all levels is required

Arxada has world class offering in three distinct areas:
Consumer Microbial Control (CMC) focuses on the threat posed by microorganisms to people, with products spanning the food and drink, professional hygiene, home and personal care, crop protection and wood protection areas.

Industrial Microbial Control (IMC) supplies antimicrobials and performance additives for the plastics, energy, têxtile and other industries, as well as dry-film and wet-state preservatives for the paints and coatings that provide protection and improve efficiency in the construction and marine sectors.

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