Regulatory Management and Trade Compliance Manager

优缺点分析

角色解读

• This role offers exposure to senior leadership in the SEA region, with potential to advance to regional or global regulatory/compliance head positions.
• You can develop deep expertise in life science regulations and trade compliance, becoming a key strategic partner for business expansion in emerging markets.
• Opportunities to move into broader compliance, government affairs, or general management roles within a multinational corporation.
• Lead and manage regulatory and trade compliance activities for Merck's Life Science business in Vietnam, including engaging with authorities and ensuring seamless operations.
• Develop and implement strategies for regulatory advocacy, digitalization, and SOPs to optimize compliance processes and safeguard company interests.
• Coordinate product registrations, import/export licenses, HS code classification, and customs clearance with internal teams and external agencies.
• Provide compliance guidance, conduct risk assessments, and deliver training to stakeholders and customers.
• Deep knowledge of Vietnam chemical laws and trade compliance regulations, including hazardous chemical control and import licensing.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills to interact with government authorities, industry associations, and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English and Vietnamese, with excellent presentation and negotiation abilities.
• Experience with digital tools like Power BI and Power Automate for process automation and data analysis.

申请策略

• Research Merck's Life Science business in Vietnam and be ready to discuss how you can contribute to their compliance strategy.
• Network with current or former employees to understand the company culture and expectations for this role.
• Highlight your 8+ years of trade compliance experience specifically in life sciences or related industries, with concrete examples of managing regulatory registrations and import licenses.
• Emphasize your knowledge of Vietnam chemical laws and your relationships with authorities or industry associations.
• Showcase your leadership in process improvement, digitalization, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Mention your bilingual proficiency in English and Vietnamese, and any familiarity with Power BI/Power Automate.
• If you haven't already, deepen your understanding of Vietnam's chemical law updates and trade compliance best practices.
• Improve your data analytics skills with Power BI and automation with Power Automate to stand out.

面试指南

• Use the STAR method (Situation, Task, Action, Result) to structure your examples, focusing on your proactive approach and measurable outcomes.
• Demonstrate your strategic thinking by connecting compliance requirements to business objectives and proposing solutions that mitigate risks while supporting growth.
• Show your stakeholder management skills by explaining how you communicate complex regulations to diverse audiences and build consensus.
• How would you manage regulatory changes that impact our Life Science product imports in Vietnam?
• Describe a time when you successfully negotiated with a government authority on a compliance issue.
• How do you ensure timely renewal of product registrations while balancing operational needs?
• What experience do you have with HS code classification and customs clearance?
• How would you implement a digital solution to improve trade compliance processes?