Asea Geo Expansion Regulatory Manager

* **Job Title: ASEA Geo Expansion Regulatory Manager** * **Reporting to: ASEA Science Head** * **Location: Jakarta, Indonesia** * **Alternate Locations: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam or Taguig, Philippines.** Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and **third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally**.​ Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by **making self-care as simple as it should be** for over half a billion consumers worldwide.​ At the core of this mission is our **100+ loved brands**, our **11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites** and four specialized science and innovation development centers. ​ Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.​ **B Corp certified in multiple markets**, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet.​ Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at [www.opella.com.](https://eur01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.opella.com%2F&data=05%7C02%7CAmelie.Weber%40sanofi.com%7Cf4fa1f946a784e2e04b408dd6bdb7a7a%7Caca3c8d6aa714e1aa10e03572fc58c0b%7C0%7C0%7C638785313134200422%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=hepECUwdz0UEtP228tpdK3YXzQZYzR42vL7al0M9ggs%3D&reserved=0) **Mission & Tasks** **Job Purpose** * Within the framework of Opella business, implement GEO Expansion strategy & Operating plan as aligned with ASEA Science Hub Head, that contributes to maximize the benefits of our products for our consumers, in compliance with local regulations and company standards * Embedding regulatory excellence in zone regulatory strategies to drive success for Opella * Driving transformations focused on excellence in execution, adopting innovative approaches, simplification, including optimization of processes and embracing digital as part of strategic roadmap **For assigned brand/portfolio:** * Regulatory Strategy Execution: Champion and implement the ASEA science strategy, focusing on innovation, renovations (including claims development) and geographic expansion to support business growth for assigned portfolios. * Project Leadership & Dossier Management: Lead regulatory project planning and execution, including dossier preparation and response strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams to meet local regulatory requirements and commercial objectives. * Portfolio Growth & Opportunity Delivery: Identify and deliver key science opportunities that enable market entry, product launches, and lifecycle management for assigned brands. * Lifecycle Management: Oversee regulatory maintenance activities such as renewals, variations, and discontinuations, ensuring timely and compliant execution across local affiliates. * Compliance & Data Integrity: Ensure regulatory compliance for both development and marketed products. Maintain accurate regulatory databases and ensure timely updates based on affiliate feedback and regulatory changes. * Stakeholder Communication & Risk Management: Coordinate communication across internal and external stakeholders. Proactively identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and ensure timely execution of regulatory activities. * Regulatory Intelligence & Impact Assessment: Monitor regulatory changes and competitor activities. Assess potential impacts and identify opportunities aligned with brand and commercial strategies. * Process Optimization: Drive harmonization and continuous improvement of Science processes across ASEA to enhance efficiency and effectiveness. * Cross-Regional Collaboration: Support ad hoc regional and zone-level science projects as assigned by the ASEA SH head. **Requirements:** * Leadership skills; problem-solve, prioritize, take initiative and meet challenges * Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent level of speaking/writing English. * Ability to work in a matrix environment. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills * Cross functional leadership * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment. * Strategic thinking and planning * Strong, proven project and stakeholder management skills and cross functional collaboration * Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements across ASEA markets.  * Education: Medical Doctor, Pharmacist, Pharm D, Veterinary Doctor, Health Sciences (Nursing, Dietetics, Pharmacology), MPh or master's degree  * Experience: Preferably with 5 or more years of experience in innovation, regulatory affairs in the consumer healthcare, OTC, personal care, food, FMCG industries * Understanding of various functions related to innovation process * Prior experience in managing cross- local RA teams across ASEA region and work with cross functional teams across multiple geographies * Outcome obsessed mindset, courageous, agile and able to adapt to changing circumstances. _**Why us?**_ At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day. **We Are Challengers.** We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things: **All In Together:** We keep each other honest and have each other's backs. **Courageous:** We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity. **Outcome-Obsessed:** We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity. **Radically Simple:** We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be. Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands. [www.opella.com/en/careers](http://www.opella.com/en/careers)