The posting
Location: Laguna Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Set Up: Onsite role
About the Role
The Regulatory Affairs Department Head will oversee all regulatory submissions, renewals, and compliance initiatives for both local and export markets. You will manage a small team, guide regulatory strategy, and collaborate closely with cross-functional departments to ensure timely and accurate documentation.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring the organization meets all regulatory standards while supporting client requirements and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the regulatory team in managing product registrations, renewals, and compliance activities.
- Review and approve technical dossiers for local and international submissions.
- Coordinate with Technical Services, QA, QC, Formulation, Marketing, and other internal groups to ensure complete documentation.
- Liaise with regulatory agencies and client regulatory counterparts.
- Monitor regulatory changes and provide updates to internal stakeholders.
- Serve as the Pharmacovigilance Officer and ensure adherence to reporting requirements.
- Maintain updated databases of regulatory documentation and regional requirements.
Leadership Responsibilities
- Direct management of a Regulatory Affairs Manager, Regulatory Affairs Associate, and Company Pharmacist.
- Oversight of an indirectly supervised Technical Clerk.
- Work under general supervision of the R&D/Regulatory Division leadership.
Qualifications
- Licensed Pharmacist with a degree in Pharmacy or Industrial Pharmacy.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in regulatory affairs or product registration within manufacturing (pharmaceutical, food, or cosmetics preferred).
- Strong understanding of FDA regulations and other government regulatory frameworks.
- Knowledge of GMP, ISO 9001:2015 basics, EHS, QMS, and licensing processes.
- Excellent attention to detail, documentation skills, and communication abilities.
- Proficiency in basic computer applications.
Additional Skills
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making capability
- Root cause analysis
- Project management
- Customer service orientation
- Performance management
Working Environment
- Clean, well-organized office setup
- Hybrid of desk work and occasional field activities
- Collaboration with internal teams and external regulatory bodies



