Head, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (SRA) – APAC
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Job Summary
LOCATION : Singapore
REPORTS TO: VP Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (US-based)
TEAM SIZE : 7
As the Head Scientific & Regulatory Affairs APAC you will provide strategic leadership across APAC markets to ensure regulatory compliance protect existing business and enable growth and innovation across our ingredient portfolio. This role supports development and commercialization of ingredient solutions across food and nutrition as well as non-food sectors including animal feed industrial paper/starches and personal care. You will also represent APAC as a core member of the Global Scientific & Regulatory Affairs (GSRA) Leadership Team providing regional insights that shape global/regional priorities and innovation strategies.
What youll do:
Own APAC regulatory strategy and ensure compliance across relevant sectors (food & nutrition plus select non-food categories).
Enable commercialization: guide claims labels and marketing communications with science-based compliant positions.
Lead approvals/registrations where required to support market access across APAC.
Build strong partnerships with business and global stakeholders (innovation marketing quality legal operations).
Drive regulatory intelligence: monitor changes assess business impact and influence through industry associations where appropriate.
Lead and develop the APAC SRA team building capability and prioritizing resources across markets.
What youll bring
Bachelors in Food Science / Nutrition / Biological Sciences (Masters/PhD preferred).
Experience in regulatory affairs / SRA in the food industry either in FMCG or B2B companies.
Proven APAC experience with approvals/registrations and local regulatory requirements.
Strong ability to translate complex regulations into clear guidance for business and leaders.
First class communication skills and ability clarify complex regulatory issues and positions.
Strong ability to interpret the impact and implications of potential regulations.
Strong ability to influence and negotiate in a multi-cultural environment.
Builds sustainable relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally to deliver value for the business.
Agility to be strategic when needed but also to be fully engaged in day-to-day executional work.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
Proven people/ team management experience and success across multi-cultures and geographies.
Ingredion uses AI-enabled tools to support parts of the recruitment process including resume screening and interview scheduling. These tools help match candidate skills to job requirements and streamline communication. All AI-assisted decisions are reviewed by our Talent Acquisition team to ensure fairness and compliance with applicable laws. By applying you acknowledge that AI may be used to support your application journey.
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About Company
Ingredion ist ein weltweit führender Anbieter von Zutaten. Wir stellen Süßstoffe, Stärkeprodukte, Inhaltsstoffe zur Nahrungsergänzung und Biomaterialien her, die von Kunden in alltäglichen Produkten – von Lebensmitteln und Getränken bis hin zu Papier- und Pharmaprodukten – verwendet w ... View more
