Animal Healthcare Regulatory Affairs / NPD Manager

TAC Recruitment; Johannesburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Lead in Johannesburg to oversee compliance for animal health products. You will manage registrations, engage stakeholders, and ensure adherence to regulations. Ideal candidates hold a relevant degree and have over 5 years of experience in regulatory affairs, with strong knowledge of SAHPRA and compliance frameworks. The role can be based in either Gauteng or Cape Town.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in animal health regulatory affairs (healthcare and/or food).
• Strong knowledge of SAHPRA, Act 36, GMP & IAMA certification and international regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of managing product registrations, dossiers, and NPD compliance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance of portfolios with SAHPRA and international regulations.
• Oversee product registrations, renewals, and amendments.
• Act as regulatory advisor to cross-functional teams.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Food Science, Nutrition, or related field

Job description

SUMMARY

SUMMARY :

An exciting opportunity to lead animal health regulatory affairs across multiple categories — from healthcare and pharmaceuticals to food and nutrition — while contributing to product innovation and business growth.

POSITION INFO

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Regulatory Compliance & Governance

• Ensure compliance of healthcare, food, nutritional, veterinary, and device portfolios with SAHPRA, Act 36, and international regulations.
• Oversee product registrations, renewals, amendments, and dossier upgrades.
• Monitor, interpret, and implement changes in regulations, advising business and marketing teams.
• Approve and sign off product labelling, packaging, and marketing material in line with regulatory and standards.
• Lead regulatory audits, compliance reviews, and risk assessments.

New Product Development (NPD) & Innovation

• Provide regulatory input during concept, development, and launch stages.
• Support formulation, actives sourcing, and compliance of new product pipelines.
• Draft and review product information leaflets, labels, and inserts.
• Project manage timelines for dossier submissions and new product launches.

Quality & Manufacturing Oversight

• Ensure adherence to GMP, PQMS, and site compliance requirements.
• Conduct gap analyses on dossiers and quality systems, implementing corrective actions.
• Develop validation protocols, product release protocols, and SOPs.

Exports & International Registrations

• Manage product registrations in SADC and other markets.
• Build and maintain relationships with international regulatory bodies.

Stakeholder Engagement & Risk Management

• Act as regulatory advisor to cross-functional teams.
• Maintain detailed regulatory project records and ensure clear audit trails.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate regulatory risks across business operations.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Food Science, Nutrition, or related field.
• 5+ years’ experience in animal health regulatory affairs (healthcare and / or food).
• Strong knowledge of SAHPRA, Act 36, GMP & IAMA certification and international regulatory frameworks.
• Proven track record of managing product registrations, dossiers and NPD compliance.
• Experience liaising with regulatory authorities, managing audits, and driving compliance initiatives.
• Role can be based in either Gauteng or Cape Town