Regulatory Affairs Manager

4 weeks ago

Nairobi, Kenya Colgate-Palmolive Company Full time

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 159102 - Nairobi, Nairobi Municipality, Kenya

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team
 

Job Summary 

 

The Regulatory Affairs Manager role focuses on ensuring regulatory compliance for products in East African markets, both before and after approval. This includes compiling product dossiers for registering any other necessary information, also providing regulatory advice for business planning, and promptly communicating regulatory changes and impact to the organization.   The role involves active participation in trade associations, technical committees for standards review , and governmental relations to lobby and influence regulations.  Additionally, the manager needs to provide strategic support and guidance to the business by also devising a Product Verification of Conformity (PVoC) plan to help streamline implementation across markets, as well as efficiently reviewing and approving artwork and INCI lists.

 

What you will do

 

  • Ensures timely compilation of product registration dossiers/notification, using ZenGRC an internal tool for loading documentation requests. 
  • Ensures proactive compliance of Colgate products with all applicable regulations  across the East Africa Region.
  • Supports Technology and other internal stakeholders by delivering  regulatory assessments.
  • Keeps abreasts on latest regulatory developments in East African countries.
  • Participates (as deemed appropriate by line manager) actively in trade association meetings and uses the Trade Association as a platform to influence rulemaking.
  • Monitor and advise on regulatory requirements for product sampling and distribution channel restrictions in East Africa
  • Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders within the business (Marketing, Logistics, etc) as well as external partners.
  • Continuous communication and update of the Work In Progress File/Registered Product File to identify registrations that have been filed, approved and are due for renewal.  Also uploading all dossier documentation onto the Community.
  • Continuous update of the Registered Product Tracker  and the ID card for any regulations updates.
  • Issue regular status updates on current activities in East Africa.
  • Attend Africa Eurasia Regulatory Meetings
  • Performs other duties as assigned
  • Ensure compliance with all policies and standards

 

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree Chemistry, Pharmacy or Life Sciences. Advanced degree preferred 
  • Master's Degree Chemistry, Pharmacy or Life Sciences.
  • 2 Years of Consumer Goods Industry Experience 
  • Min 2 Years of Functional Experience 
  • Position Specific Requirement, if any: 2 Years of Regulatory Experience 

 

Functional capabilities

  • Good understanding of the registration and regulatory requirements in East African countries 
  • Build good working relationships with authorities / government bodies relevant to Colgate.
  • Knowledge/experience in the regulatory framework relevant to Colgate.

 

Skills

  • Effective communication skills, both written and oral, with excellent interpersonal skills. 
  • Strong leadership skills and behaviors. 
  • Effective Presentation skills
  • Fluent in spoken and written English. 
  • Results oriented

 

Additional Skills/Qualifications

  • Commercial background and/or understanding in logistics/commerce would give some advantage.

 

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Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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