Regulations and Technical Relations Associate Manager Job in Kenya

Our company a leading global consumer company, wishes to recruit a suitable person for a specialist position
 

The Position: Regulations and Technical Relations Associate Manager
 

This individual is expected to work with multi-functional internal team to provide and adhere to all necessary compliance criteria for all registration, regulatory and other functional needs in the East Africa region.

He or she will also develop the necessary framework for influencing, managing and leveraging professional and regulatory relationships externally to deliver business priorities

Key responsibilities of the position
 

Product Registrations

• Understand registration requirements for goods in the following countries. Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia
• Prepare registrations submissions for all categories in the named counties above
• Trigger registration renewals at least 2 months prior to expiry date
• Advise various stakeholders (internal) on registration requirement for East Africa (i.e. Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia)
• Liaise with registration agents (e.g. SGS) as and when required
• Approves and inputs regulatory information on artwork and liaises with artwork LPL on regulatory artwork issues.
• Ensures availability of standards and regulations and their correct interpretation.
• Monitors and informs internal manager on development of new regulations/ standards
• Buy latest standards from the different standard bodies

Qualification 1

• Ph.D or Masters degree with 2yrs experience on a similar job. BS with 5 years plus experience or equivalent in Life Science (Toxicology, Physiology, Biology, Microbiology, Zoology, Biochemistry, Pharmacy or Pharmaceutical Sciences, etc) or Chemistry. Other close disciplines with experience will be considered. The job requires the ability to interpret data, integrate information and makes scientific conclusions from data coming from different interacting scientific disciplines.

Qualification 2

• Leadership - Strong, proven track record of leadership desired and strong problem solving skills
• Communication - Demonstrated ability to effectively lead and communicate with multi functional teams and provide updates to management. Should have the ability to compile data, interpret and communicate in a simple and concise manner to both technical and non technical audiences
• Collaboration - This role requires a high amount of interaction with global R&D operations, Purchases, and other functions. Must have proven ability to work well with cross-functional team members
• Self Starter - Must be self motivated with an ability to work independently when needed. Should be able to assess a complex situation, distill information, design a plan and communicate simply

Applications
 

Interested candidates should submit electronic versions of application letter and CV at www.experiencepg.com. 

Go to Search Jobs, Pick Kenya and then Regulations and Technical Relations Associate Manager-CEE00001407

All applications must be received by 8th of Nov 2014.