Job Description

We Are Kemin

We are visionaries who see things differently and are inspired by the world around us. We have been dedicated to using applied science to improve the quality of life for over half a century. Committed to feed and food safety, Kemin maintains top-of-the-line manufacturing facilities where over 500 specialty ingredients are made for humans and animals in the global feed and food industries, as well as the health, nutrition, and textile markets. We provide product solutions and options to customers in more than 120 countries.

A privately held, family-owned and operated company, Kemin has more than 3,000 global employees including manufacturing facilities in Belgium, Brazil, China, India, Italy, Russia, Singapore, South Africa and the United States.

Kemin Industries (Asia) Pte. Ltd, Singapore, with manufacturing and research facilities in Singapore, is the regional headquarters for Asia Pacific, which includes Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Korea, the Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Taiwan and Indonesia including Vietnam.

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Responsibilities

• Actively manage regulatory matters for Kemin especially for the Japan market including dossier preparations, regulatory submission, license renewals, etc. for Kemin products.
• Maintain and nurture close relationship, follow up and engagement with regulatory authorities to facilitate our product registrations and to anticipate any regulatory/policy changes.
• Work with IPRA team in Singapore/regional HQ to compile product dossiers for Japan.
• Keeping up to date with changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines in Japan and any other countries assigned and share the information within Kemin.
• Interprets and provides regulatory guidance to cross functional team including manufacturers, scientists and marketing and sales colleagues
• Review labels, marketing materials for accuracy and regulations compliance
• Manage and support regulatory operational work assignments
• Respond to customers’ requests and resolve issues regarding regulations and compliance matters
• Support the Regulatory Affairs and R&D Functional Head in various other activities as assigned
• Study and provide accurate interpretation related to scientific and legal documents for regulatory applications
• Support dossier translation, follow up and coordinate with local authorities.
• Contribute and provide regulatory insights pertaining to company policies, practices and systems.
• Ensure that Kemin’s intellectual properties and confidential information are protected and upheld at all times.
• Create and prepare Japanese technical sales and marketing brochures/literatures and attend customer visits for technical translations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Science (Biochemistry/Chemistry/Microbiology/Food Science/ Biotechnology/Biomedical Science/Pharmaceutical Science, Animal/Veterinary Science, etc.) or equivalent from a reputable University.
• Experience in animal feed additive/specialty chemicals registration in Japan is required. Regulatory experience in other countries would be an added advantage.
• Mature, minimally 3 years of regulatory affairs and product registration experience.
• Must have high level of integrity and professionalism to handle confidential company information
• Self-motivated and meticulous with good organizational and negotiation skills
• Good writing, verbal and communication skills required in Japanese and English is a must.
• Active team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in various Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook, AI - Co Pilot, etc.)
• Strong ability to multi-task and follow through with administrative duties and documentation.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced multi-disciplinary environment, with diverse group of stakeholders.
• Experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) inventory related system and/or Product Label creation software is a plus.
• Proficient in the translation of technical literatures/brochures from English to Japanese language and vice versa.