Job Responsibilities: 

Regulatory Compliance & Product Stewardship

• Provide regulatory review, assessment and approval support for product formulations, ingredients, specifications, packaging, labels, claims, communications and marketing materials to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support innovation, renovation and commercial projects by identifying regulatory requirements, assessing compliance implications and providing practical recommendations throughout the product lifecycle.
• Evaluate proposed product claims, communications and promotional materials to ensure compliance with relevant legislation, codes, guidelines and company policies.
• Support product registration activities, regulatory submissions and technical documentation requirements where applicable.
• Ensure regulatory considerations are appropriately integrated into project planning and commercialisation activities.
• Contribute to the maintenance of regulatory compliance frameworks, procedures and governance processes supporting the Company's product portfolio.

Regulatory Risk Management & Governance

• Identify, assess and communicate regulatory risks that may impact business operations, product compliance, market access or corporate reputation.
• Conduct regulatory impact assessments and provide recommendations to support informed business decision making.
• Support the development and implementation of regulatory compliance strategies, controls and governance processes.
• Maintain and strengthen regulatory compliance databases, product compliance templates, nutrient verification records, product registration information and related documentation repositories.
• Contribute to internal compliance reviews, audits and monitoring activities aimed at strengthening regulatory governance and continuous improvement.
• Escalate significant regulatory risks, compliance concerns or emerging issues to management in a timely manner.

Regulatory Intelligence & Business Advisory

• Monitor and interpret emerging legislation, regulatory developments, policy changes, industry trends and enforcement activities relevant to DLMI's business.
• Assess business implications arising from new or amended regulatory requirements and communicate potential impacts to relevant stakeholders.
• Provide timely regulatory guidance and advisory support to internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements, compliance obligations and business risks.
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into practical business recommendations that support both compliance and commercial objectives.
• Maintain awareness of market developments, competitor claims and industry practices to support regulatory assessments and strategic decision making.
• Support the development of business positions and responses relating to regulatory consultations and industry matters.

Advocacy, External Engagement & Regulatory Affairs Representation

• Support engagement with government agencies, regulatory authorities, industry associations and relevant external stakeholders on matters affecting the business.
• Assist in preparing regulatory dossiers, technical justifications, position papers and supporting documentation required for submissions, consultations and stakeholder engagements.
• Participate in industry working groups, technical committees and relevant external forums as assigned.
• Support advocacy initiatives aimed at promoting science-based, practical and business-enabling regulatory outcomes.
• Build and maintain constructive professional relationships with relevant external stakeholders and industry partners.
• Represent DLMI professionally in regulatory and industry engagements consistent with Company policies and approved positions.

Capability Building & Organisational Enablement

• Promote awareness and understanding of regulatory requirements across the organisation.
• Design, coordinate and deliver training, knowledge-sharing sessions and compliance awareness initiatives for relevant stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional teams in understanding and implementing applicable regulatory requirements within their areas of responsibility.
• Develop practical guidance materials, tools and resources to strengthen organisational compliance capability.
• Foster a proactive compliance culture through education, engagement and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Contribute to building organisational readiness for evolving regulatory requirements and industry expectations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Project Support

• Partner with Commercial, R&D, Supply Chain, Quality and other functions to support business initiatives requiring regulatory input.
• Provide regulatory support to innovation, renovation, productivity, sustainability and business transformation projects.
• Facilitate effective communication and alignment between internal stakeholders on regulatory matters affecting project delivery and business priorities.
• Support timely and compliant execution of business initiatives while balancing regulatory requirements and commercial objectives.
• Contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives where regulatory expertise is required.

Job Requirements: 

For thousands of people every day, we are more than just a dairy company. To our farmers, our employees, the communities we serve, the businesses we work with and the people to whom we bring happiness, FrieslandCampina means something more. For them it's not just about what we do, but who we are. We value talented people from any background who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves. We encourage all of our employees to make decisions that benefit our entire company. At FrieslandCampina we own our own career and act accordingly. We trust you to make a difference in your job and influence the bigger picture. Working at FrieslandCampina means you are contributing to a better world. The Regulatory Affairs Specialist is part of the Corporate Affairs function and reports directly to the Corporate Affairs Director. The team plays a critical role in protecting and strengthening Dutch Lady Milk Industry Berhads's licence to operate by ensuring the business remains ahead of regulatory developments, compliance requirements and stakeholder expectations.This role offers significant exposure across the organisation and beyond. You will collaborate with leaders and teams across Commercial, R&D, Quality, Supply Chain and Legal, while also engaging with government agencies, regulatory authorities, industry associations and the wider FrieslandCampina regulatory network.Based at our headquarters in Petaling Jaya, this role provides a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of science, regulation, public policy and business strategy, contributing to the long-term resilience and competitiveness of one of Malaysia's most trusted dairy brands.