Senior Specialist, Global Scientific and Regulatory Affairs (GSRA, ASEAN)

About Ingredion

Join Ingredion, where innovation impacts lives worldwide! Without even realizing it, you’ve experienced our work in your favorite chocolate, your pet’s food, the paper you write on, and your everyday snacks. As a global powerhouse across more than 60 industries, we harness the potential of natural ingredients to transform lives. Whether you’re just starting your career or bringing years of experience, there's a place for you here to make a real difference. Be part of our team that values a wide range of perspectives and is committed to shaping a better world with every product we create.

Ingredion is looking for a Senior Specialist, GSRA, ASEAN to help ensure regulatory compliance, enable market access, and support successful product commercialization across Thailand and ASEAN. Your regulatory expertise will connect internal business teams with authorities and industry stakeholders while supporting sustainable business growth.

As a Senior Specialist, GSRA, ASEAN, you will provide regulatory assessments, guidance, submissions, and documentation support across food and selected non-food platforms. You will partner with Technical Development, Quality, Sales, Go-To-Market, Procurement, Logistics, and other teams, while serving as a key liaison with the Thai FDA and relevant external stakeholders.

What you will do:

• Product Registration & Documentation – Prepare, compile, submit, and follow up regulatory dossiers and applications with the Thai FDA, while maintaining accurate regulatory records and databases.
• ASEAN Market Access – Support regulatory submissions, authorizations, and product registration applications across ASEAN markets.
• Product Compliance Assessment – Assess products, ingredients, formulations, labels, claims, and conditions of use against Thailand, ASEAN, and international requirements, including JECFA standards.
• Regulatory Guidance – Provide practical regulatory advice during product development, reformulation, commercialization, and customer support activities.
• Regulatory Monitoring – Monitor regulatory developments, interpret changes, assess business impact, and communicate clear guidance to local, regional, and global stakeholders.
• External Representation – Build effective relationships and represent Ingredion with regulatory authorities, laboratories, certification bodies, industry associations, and other relevant agencies.
• Cross-functional Collaboration – Partner with Quality, Technical Services, Sales, Go-To-Market, Procurement, Supply Chain, Operations, and Customer Service to address regulatory requirements and enable compliant commercialization.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, or another related science-based discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, preferably in the food industry and/or a multinational company.
• Strong knowledge of Thai and international food regulations and standards, including Thai FDA, ASEAN, Codex, JECFA, and FCC.
• Experience in product registration, regulatory submissions, compliance assessments, and preparation of technical dossiers for food ingredients or finished products.
• Good command of English, strong Microsoft Office skills, and experience with regulatory document-management systems.

Who you are:

• A detail-oriented regulatory professional with strong analytical thinking and sound judgment.
• Proactive and results-driven, with the ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities within defined timelines.
• A clear communicator and collaborative partner who can influence and support cross-functional stakeholders.
• Organized, resilient, and comfortable working under pressure in a changing regulatory environment.
• Committed to compliance, data accuracy, customer service, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Ingredion?

Discover why Ingredion is the ideal place to advance your career with our exceptional rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive. Create the future with us and enjoy:

• Total Rewards Package – Competitive salary and performance-based pay recognizing your contributions to our success.
• Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Support – Health, long-term savings, and resources for your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• Flexible Work Arrangements – A hybrid work model that supports both professional and personal needs.
• Career Growth – Learning, training, and development opportunities within a global organization.
• Employee Recognition Program – A culture of real-time appreciation, with personalized recognition rewards globally.
• Employee Referral Program – Refer top talent and earn a bonus if they are hired.
• Thailand Benefit – Exclusive housing loan rates through the Government Housing Bank.