Regional Product Safety Manager

About the role

Fuku, an MNC chemical manufacturing company, is hiring a Regional Product Safety Manager based in the west of Singapore, near an MRT station. The role leads regional chemical regulatory compliance and product safety across Asia, working closely with the Regulatory Manager and advising business units and manufacturing operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead regional chemical regulatory compliance and support business units and manufacturing operations across Asia
• Oversee product safety assessments, health and safety risk evaluations, and the preparation and review of toxicological and ecotoxicological data
• Partner with the Regulatory Manager to direct regional product safety and regulatory resources and projects, and obtain management approval for final recommendations
• Advise on regulatory obligations and new substance notification strategies, assess legislative changes and recommend business actions
• Represent the company in discussions with regulatory authorities and industry associations
• Maintain and improve regulatory compliance systems, including SAP EHS and supporting databases
• Manage product stewardship activities, including HPV commitments, hazard communication, Safety Data Sheets (SDS) and product labelling
• Act as technical liaison and company advocate with PCPC, ACC, SDA and other trade associations
• Provide regulatory guidance to internal teams and external stakeholders, including support for customer communications
• Develop and deliver regional regulatory training programmes
• Lead and develop Product Safety Advisors through work allocation, performance reviews, development planning and training

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related scientific discipline
• Minimum 5 years of product safety or product stewardship experience in chemical, life sciences or related industries
• Strong knowledge of chemical regulatory frameworks across Asian countries
• Experience engaging with regulatory authorities, industry associations or external stakeholders
• Leadership experience, including coaching, developing and managing a small team
• Experience interpreting and applying regulatory requirements across multiple jurisdictions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional certification in regulatory affairs or product stewardship in chemicals is an added advantage

Required skills

• Familiarity with REACH, UK REACH, TSCA and GHS
• SAP EHS
• Analytical, problem-solving and risk assessment capabilities

The advertised remuneration package is up to $9,500 plus AWS and an attractive company bonus. Interested candidates apply by sending an updated CV in MS Word format to the recruiter.