Regulatory Affairs Product Manager

Job Description People have looked to Kimberly-Clark brands for more than 150 years and today we're proud to help over a billion people around the world cope, laugh, love and live every day. From the best nappies and baby wipes to the softest tissues, to the best supplies for business, we are constantly searching for new ways to make life better for our consumers, our customers and our planet. Our leading consumer brands like the Kleenex®, Huggies®, VIVA®, U by Kotex®, Poise®, Depend® brands improve the lives of people around the world. Position Purpose Provide Regulatory Affairs leadership in the development and implementation of regulatory strategies to support the achievement of business objectives for Australia and New Zealand Global Consumer Businesses units, while ensuring compliance with domestic and international Disinfectant, Textile, Medical Device, Cosmetic and Consumer Product regulations. Facilitate the preparation, collation and submission of documents related to the registration / import of new products and changes to existing products in ANZ. Provide regulatory training and strategic assessments to the R&D/MKT/Quality team in support of new regulations and new technology development that is cognizant of product testing. Consumer product include but not limited: Baby Child Care, Fem & Adult Care, Family Care, wet wipes, etc. Key Customers All levels of management within Research & Engineering, Marketing, Legal, Product Supply, Market Research, Suppliers, Government, External Consultants, Research Organisations and Trade Associations. General Expectations And Accountabilities Development and improvement regulatory affairs programs and/or projects involving department or cross-functional teams. Communicate appropriately with all customers, conducting all communications and transactions with the utmost integrity and honesty so as to build an unimpeachable business reputation. Initiates, develops and implements new regulatory affairs concepts, tools and strategies to improve business practices, and assure business, facility and corporate objectives are met. Provides technical leadership and expertise to support teams in manufacturing and marketing full ranges of products worldwide. Manage self in accordance with the expected behaviors of the Leadership Qualities. Ensure that all elements of the corporate Human Resources Development and Diversity policy are fully supported. Position Specific Accountabilities Provide functional leadership, expertise and counsel to develop product regulatory market entry strategies and determine regulatory documentation requirements for KC products in the ANZ and communicate these requirements to project teams. Provide interpretation, direction and advice on relevant new and existing regulations and legislation and guidance to support compliance with all relevant laws and regulations which affect the organization’s activities. Communicate KC regulatory policy as well as ANZ regulations related to product safety with R&E and MKT team to make sure the product and ingredients design compliance with KC requirement and local regulations. Review and approve together with legal team for all kinds of claims related to the products. Ensure that regulatory submissions and notifications are prepared and submitted accurately, completely and in a timely manner to meet business objectives. Continues monitoring regulation change and trend within ANZ and conduct compliance assessment based on each country selling product category. Recommend, develop and support implementation of regulatory affairs policies and procedures. Ensure that all matters within the incumbent's area of responsibility which could adversely impact the business of the organisation or the Corporation are communicated in a timely manner. Communicate with senior management and others, who need to know, in a timely, complete and clear manner. Responsible for dealing post‑marketing surveillance issues with government agencies and customers through proposing specific solutions and implementing them to minimise losses to the business. Represent Kimberly‑Clark’s interests at Trade Associations, in order to gain knowledge and influence regulations and standards by collaborating with other similar companies. Execute global regulatory initiatives to align with global strategies. Perform other tasks and activities as directed by the Regulatory Affairs IPC Director. Scope Incumbent reports to Director IPC, Global Regulatory Affairs. Provides strategic leadership, direction, advice and assistance to the organization’s facilities, business sectors and team members on regulatory compliance and knowledge management. Responsible for chemical management for whole IPC region. Enables market access for K‑C products throughout ANZ by developing knowledge of the country regulations / import restrictions and developing and implementing strategies and processes for getting products to market in a timely and cost‑effective manner. This position also provides support for global and IPC projects. Qualifications / Education / Experience Required Normally requires a Bachelor’s degree in a Science and at least 8 years broad managerial experience in a Research, Manufacturing, Supply, Quality, Product Safety, Regulatory Affairs or Legal function. An advanced degree is desirable. An in‑depth knowledge of ANZ and other regional regulations with a principle focus on Medical Device, Cosmetics and Consumer Products is preferred. Experience should include close working relationships with Business, Marketing, Manufacturing and Research functions and excellent communication skills are essential. It required demonstrated evidence of a solid background of technical knowledge and experience combined with the proven ability to successfully direct projects and influence people at all organisational levels. Dimensions Net Sales U$D 500 million Personnel: 0 people What’s On Offer Our Kimberly‑Clark employees receive a competitive salary and incentives as well as access to a fantastic range of benefits including superannuation, career development opportunities, free health & well‑being activities, volunteering leave and much more. About You You're driven to perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fuelled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development. To Be Considered Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our Talent Acquisition team will review your application and will be in contact with additional information accordingly. In the meantime, feel free to browse our website for additional information on our company, brands and culture - Kimberly‑Clark Corporation. Kimberly Clark is proudly accredited as Employer of Choice for Gender Equality WGEA Kimberly Clark is proudly ranked by Forbes as 'World's Best Employer' 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 and 2025 Primary Location North Sydney Office Additional Information Worker Type: Employee Worker Sub‑Type: Regular Time Type: Full time #J-18808-Ljbffr