Senior Manager - Regulatory & Policy Affairs

Procter & Gamble; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Procter & Gamble in Saudi Arabia is seeking a Regulatory Affairs leader to drive regulatory strategies across the product lifecycle, enable timely approvals, and support market access for PHC products in the Kingdom.

You will liaise with authorities, government bodies, and industry associations to shape policy, mentor teams, and ensure compliance while delivering business objectives in a changing regulatory landscape.

Qualifications

• Saudi licensed pharmacist with Saudi Commission for Health Specialities.
• 5+ years in Pharmaceutical/Personal Healthcare regulatory experience.
• Fluency in English and Arabic.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategies for the Saudi Arabia market and ensure timely product registrations.
• Prepare, compile, and submit regulatory dossiers and respond to health authority queries.
• Collaborate with R&D, Commercial, Quality, Supply Chain and Legal to support lifecycle management.
• Engage with regulatory authorities, government bodies and industry associations to advocate science-based policies.
• Monitor regulatory changes, assess impact on business operations, and mitigate risks.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Policy engagement

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Pharma knowledge

Education

Saudi licensed pharmacist with Saudi Commission for Health Specialities

Job description

Job Location

Riyadh

Job Description Overview

In this role, you will contribute to advancing P&G Personal Healthcare’s growth in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia by leading regulatory strategies and supporting policy engagement to enable timely product approvals and sustainable market access. You will develop and execute Regulatory Affairs strategies across the product lifecycle from regulatory pathway assessment and submissions to approvals and compliance ensuring alignment with local regulatory requirements. In parallel, you will support Policy Affairs efforts through engagement with regulatory authorities, government bodies, and industry associations to advocate for science-based policies and contribute to an enabling regulatory environment for innovation and patient access. The role requires strong regulatory expertise, strategic thinking, and effective stakeholder management to navigate complex regulatory landscapes, ensure compliance, and support improved access for current and future P&G PHC products in the Saudi market.

Your team

This role reports to Director of Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs Middle East & Africa & will look after Saudi Arabia market

How Success Looks Like

You understand regulatory requirements deeply and apply them effectively to ensure compliance for Saudi Arabia market. You develop and implement regulatory strategies that streamline product submissions and registrations, resulting in timely market access. You build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory authorities, leveraging these connections to partnership for faster route to market. You lead and execute training programs for the regulatory team and other departments, ensuring they are informed and up to date on regulatory requirements and best practices. You provide strategic guidance and support to cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory considerations are integrated into product development and business processes. Designs or sources health economic projects to optimize messaging and favourable perception/adoption of products/technologies/procedures as required. You proactively identify potential regulatory risks and develop strategies to ensure continuous compliance and business continuity. You effectively manage and mentor teams, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and professional growth within the regulatory affairs function.

Responsibilities of the role

• Lead and coordinate day-to-day Regulatory Affairs activities for assigned products and initiatives, ensuring alignment with regional and global regulatory strategies.
• Monitor and assess the evolving regulatory landscape across Saudi Arabia, providing strategic insights on regulatory changes and their impact on business operations and product registrations.
• Ensure compliance with global, regional, and local regulatory requirements by implementing and maintaining appropriate processes, policies, SOPs, and working instructions.
• Manage the preparation, compilation, and submission of regulatory dossiers, including responses to health authority queries and regulatory correspondence in accordance with applicable guidelines and country-specific requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Commercial, Quality, Supply Chain, and Legal teams to support regulatory strategies that enable efficient product approvals and lifecycle management.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with regulatory authorities and relevant external stakeholders to support transparent communication and facilitate regulatory processes.
• Support the development and execution of Public Policy and advocacy initiatives by engaging with industry associations, government entities, and regulatory bodies to promote science-based, predictable, and innovation-friendly regulatory frameworks.
• Contribute to shaping policy positions and industry proposals that support improved regulatory pathways, market access, and patient access to healthcare products.
• To prepare & submit registration dossiers and to achieve registration for the specific product portfolio, within agreed timelines.
• To update and maintain dossiers post registration, to ensure compliance with corporate and health authority legal requirements. This will include the submission of variation documents.
• To ensure the renewal of registration of products by defining the accurate timelines.
• To ensure maintenance and update of regulatory files and records including appropriate archiving of all relevant documentation in appropriate system in line with applicable internal company standards.
• To review and ensure the conformity of the product artworks, promotional material and tools with the marketing code and legal requirements.
• To Liaise with health authorities, distributors, regulatory authorities, and trade associations to achieve and maintain registrations.
• To develop relationships with regulatory bodies to represent the interests of the organization, gain relevant information and help shape change.
• Leads, monitors, assesses, and communicates risks on key projects, providing regular updates to Stakeholders and Senior Management.
• Monitors and progress of applications against set timelines, acting where necessary, to minimize delays and anticipate difficulties/challenges.
• Communicates information and presents status updates on product/project activities to key internal/external stakeholders when requested.
• Affect legislative and executive public policy outcomes by educating, persuading, and negotiating with policy makers; creating political allies; building coalitions; and utilizing the P&G Government Relations resources, policies, and expertise to achieve the company’s political and business objectives.
• Monitor legislative developments and identify emerging issues to the company, and in coordination with management and global government relations and public policy function; develop company positions and priorities on public policy issues which impact P&G’s business and position.

Core Regulatory & Policy Practices

• To prepare & submit registration dossiers and to achieve registration for the specific product portfolio, within agreed timelines.
• To update and maintain dossiers post registration, to ensure compliance with corporate and health authority legal requirements. This will include the submission of variation documents.
• To ensure the renewal of registration of products by defining the accurate timelines.
• To ensure maintenance and update of regulatory files and records including appropriate archiving of all relevant documentation in appropriate system in line with applicable internal company standards.
• To review and ensure the conformity of the product artworks, promotional material and tools with the marketing code and legal requirements.
• To Liaise with health authorities, distributors, regulatory authorities, and trade associations to achieve and maintain registrations.
• To develop relationships with regulatory bodies to represent the interests of the organization, gain relevant information and help shape change.
• Leads, monitors, assesses, and communicates risks on key projects, providing regular updates to Stakeholders and Senior Management.
• Monitors and progress of applications against set timelines, acting where necessary, to minimize delays and anticipate difficulties/challenges.
• Communicates information and presents status updates on product/project activities to key internal/external stakeholders when requested.
  Impact legislative and executive public policy outcomes by educating, persuading, and negotiating with policy makers; creating political allies; building coalitions; and utilizing the P&G Government Relations resources, policies, and expertise to achieve the company’s political and business objectives.

Role Requirements

Saudi Licensed Pharmacist from Saudi commission for health specialities

Years of Experience: 5 Years or more in Pharmaceutical/ Personal Healthcare Regulatory Experience

Language: English and Arabic Fluency.

Location: Riyadh KSA

Soft skills Proven ability to effectively negotiate with SFDA on technical and policy matters to drive optimal outcomes. Experience from a multi-national or regional company is required. Experience in Pharma & Consumer Personal Healthcare products Excellent Oral & written communication skills, interpersonal, and influencing skills. Effective communications with different audiences. Negotiations, Coalition, and effective lobbying skills. Team activity, collaborative individual and must have the ability to establish relationships across departments to handle and deliver departmental result

Job Qualifications

Saudi Licensed Pharmacist from Saudi commission for health specialities

Years of Experience: 5 Years or more in Pharmaceutical/ Personal Healthcare Regulatory Experience

Language: English and Arabic Fluency.

Location: Riyadh KSA

Job Schedule

Full time

Job Number

R000147983

Job Segmentation

Experienced Professionals

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