Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager - 国际知名保健营养品公司

Shanghai Permanent RMB700,000 - RMB900,000 per year View Job Description
This role is responsible for developing and executing regulatory strategies for the China market, ensuring compliance while enabling business objectives across product innovation and commercialization.The position serves as a strategic partner to commercial and technical teams, providing regulatory guidance, managing risk, and lead a high-performing Regulatory Affairs organization
  • Take ownership of regulatory strategy for China.
  • Influencing business decisions, innovation, market entry, and portfolio.

About Our Client

Our client is an international consumer health organization with a broad portfolio in nutrition and wellness products. The company operates across multiple markets and focuses on delivering compliant, science-based products while supporting business growth through innovation and strong regulatory governance.

Job Description

1.Develop and implement regulatory strategies supporting China business growth across CBEC, domestic market, and related import/export models.

2.Assess product classifications, route-to-market options, regulatory feasibility, and compliance risks for nutrition and consumer health portfolios.

3.Monitor regulatory developments and evaluate potential business impacts, providing practical recommendations and risk mitigation plans.

4.Provide regulatory expertise on formulations, ingredients, claims, labeling, packaging, advertising, testing requirements, and product lifecycle management.

5.Lead or oversee product registration, notification, filing activities, and technical dossier strategies.

6.Partner with R&D, Marketing, Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, and other functions to support innovation and commercialization initiatives.

7.Translate complex regulatory requirements into clear business recommendations that balance compliance, timing, investment, and growth objectives.

8.Lead, coach, and develop the Regulatory Affairs team, ensuring capability building and effective resource allocation.

9.Build relationships with regulators, industry associations, consultants, and external stakeholders when appropriate.

10.Drive continuous improvement of regulatory processes, governance, documentation, and compliance systems.

The Successful Applicant

Requirements

1.Bachelor's degree or above in Food Science, Regulatory Science, Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Medicine, or related disciplines.

2.More than 10 years of Regulatory Affairs experience within nutrition, food supplements, consumer health, healthcare, or related industries.

3.Strong expertise in China regulatory requirements, including both cross-border e-commerce and domestic market frameworks.

4.Proven experience in regulatory strategy development, product classification, market access assessment, and lifecycle management.

5.Solid knowledge of product registration, ingredient compliance, claims substantiation, labeling, advertising, and regulatory submissions.

6.Demonstrated people leadership experience with the ability to develop teams and manage priorities in a dynamic environment.

7.Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and negotiation skills across cross-functional and external partners.

8.Commercial awareness and ability to balance compliance requirements with business objectives.

9.Fluent communication skills in both English and Mandarin.Preferred Qualifications

1.Experience across food, health food, nutrition supplements, herbal products, OTC, or related consumer health sectors.

2.Exposure to regulatory advocacy, industry associations, or government authority interactions in China.

3.Experience working within multinational and matrix organizations.

4.Familiarity with quality systems, product safety requirements, and cross-functional product development processes.

What's on Offer

Very competitive salary package.

Contact
Chris Qu
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7144025
Phone number
+86 21 6035 3502

Job summary

Function
Life Sciences
Specialisation
Regulatory Affairs
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Shanghai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Chris Qu
Consultant phone
+86 21 6035 3502
Job Reference
JN-112026-7144025

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