Regulatory Affairs Portfolio Manager

ZA01 (FCRS = ZA001) Novartis SA (Pty) Ltd.; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Novartis SA (Pty) Ltd in South Africa is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Portfolio Manager to oversee a portfolio of pharmaceutical products, guiding regulatory lifecycle from planning to submission and compliance with local requirements. You will partner with Medical, Quality, Supply Chain, and external authorities to secure timely approvals, maintain licenses, and implement regulatory strategies aligned with global goals.

English required; B.Pharm.

Qualifications

• Regulatory knowledge of SA legislation and SAHPRA processes.
• Strong project planning and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail and dossier quality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regulatory plans for new registrations, variations, renewals, safety updates, and dossier maintenance activities.
• Support accelerated approvals, line extensions, new indications, and product launches.
• Maintain current product licenses and ensure alignment with global regulatory strategy.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge SA regulations

Project management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

eCTD knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.Pharm. Registration with SAPC

Tools

Regulatory Information Management systems

eCTD processes

Regulatory databases

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Regulatory Affairs Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing a portfolio of pharmaceutical products throughout their regulatory lifecycle, enabling timely patient access, maintenance of marketing authorizations, and compliance with local regulatory requirements and Novartis standards. The role leads the planning, preparation, submission, implementation, and tracking of regulatory activities, while serving as the strategic regulatory partner to internal and external stakeholders.

Major accountabilities

• Achieve the best product registration with commercially attractive labelling in accordance with registration plan
• Maintain and secure product license in terms of CMC/CDS/safety update according to local regulations/law/guidelines, company strategy and global compliance – Ensure compliance with DBE/MCA, relevant local regulations and laws for related CPO activities (RIM updates, RMP, product packaging material, promotional materials/activities, g etc.)
• Foster and maintain good relations with internal and external stakeholders – Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt.

Key performance indicators

Manage assigned product portfolios across multiple therapeutic areas. Develop and execute regulatory plans for new registrations, variations, renewals, safety updates, and dossier maintenance activities. Support accelerated approvals, line extensions, new indications, and product launches. Maintain current product licenses and ensure alignment with global regulatory strategy.

Minimum Requirements

Work Experience: Manage complex product portfolios and regulatory work plans.

Prioritize submissions, coordinate resources, and track milestones.

Lead follow-up activities for approvals, health authority feedback, and implementation actions.

Support business continuity through handovers, portfolio planning, and workload management.

Partner with Medical, Quality, Supply Chain, Pharmacovigilance, Commercial, Global Regulatory Affairs, manufacturing sites, and external service providers (Cross Cultural Experience).

Build and maintain effective relationships with health authorities and industry stakeholders.

Provide regulatory guidance and influence cross-functional decision making.

Languages

English.

Education & Qualification

B.Pharm. Registration with SAPC.

Skills

• Strong regulatory knowledge of South African pharmaceutical legislation and SAHPRA processes.
• Effective project management and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail and dossier quality.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple submissions and products simultaneously.
• Regulatory systems knowledge (e.g., Regulatory Information Management systems, eCTD processes, regulatory databases).
• Cross-functional collaboration and compliance mindset.

Skills Desired

Clinical Trials, Collaboration, Detail-Oriented, Project Planning, Regulatory Compliance

Company Culture

Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives.