Regulatory strategy & planning

Liaise with government to ensure regulatory compliances
Establish and maintain positive relationships & strong collaboration with government agencies and other regulatory authorities
Lead the preparation of new regulatory documents, registration & applications to enable product registration including new, renewal, variations, special import license, promotional materials, etc.
Planning, undertaking and overseeing product trials and regulatory inspections.
Proactively provide analyzing regulatory issues and communicate/ improve effectively with key stakeholders in order to contribute development of strategies to mitigate to deliver robust actions
Ensure high level of knowledge on the science of products within defined portfolio are timely updated
Provide advice, train other company stakeholders as required to build knowledge about company policies, practices and systems and compliant utilization.
Planning and manage budget efficiency.

Regulatory operation

Maintain required regulatory compliance databases, systems and processes.
Collaborative working together with other related functions to deliver operational tasks. Ensure that quality standards are met and submissions meet strict deadlines
Organize, gather, evaluate, manage and collate information & Ensure compliance with regulations.
Keep up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines. Highlight and propose mitigation plan in advance to minimize business impact.
Analyze complicated information/ projects, including trial phase & propose the whole plan
Outline requirements for labelling, storage and packaging.
Liaising and negotiating with regulatory authorities. Keep track of registration status, submissions and registration timeline.
Providing advice about regulations to stakeholders.
Build and develop RA team.
Qualifications and experience
At least 5 - 6 years experience in cosmetics & food company with around 2 years in management levels.
Excellent interpersonal skills - capable of working and relating with senior authorities.
Have strong knowledge and understanding of local regulatory requirements and processes.
Strong ability to interpret regulations in light of operations
Provide strong work skills & characteristics: Project Management, self-discipline, integrity influencing skill, high commitment, high accountability to deliver results
English: Professional working proficiency
Be a member of The Vietnam Association of Essential Oils, Aromatherapy, and Cosmetics (VOCA) – ACC – VCC is an advantage.

Regulatory Affairs Manager