Regulatory Affairs Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory affairs, ensuring compliance with local frameworks and standards
• Provide timely input into innovation processes and risk assessments
• Support claims development and adherence to existing and proposed regulations
• Ensure compliance of products, labels, and advertising with local requirements
• Lead the regulatory agenda and cascade information internally to educate stakeholders
• Represent the business in external forums, industry associations, and with regulators
• Build relationships with external authorities and key opinion leaders
• Monitor emerging regulatory issues and advise on strategic approaches

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Regulatory Affairs, Law, or related discipline
• Master’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, or Business Administration is an advantage
• Significant experience in regulatory affairs within FMCG, pharmaceuticals, or similarly regulated industries
• Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators, standards bodies, and industry associations
• Strong knowledge of product registration, labelling, claims substantiation, advertising compliance, and permits
• Professional certification in regulatory affairs or compliance is desirable

Skills

• Strategic regulatory leadership and business decision-making
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
• Proven people leadership, coaching, and team development capability
• Project and risk management expertise with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including policy interpretation and executive-level presentation
• Strong analytical capability and attention to detail
• Ability to build partnerships internally and externally to shape regulatory outcomes