Senior Regulatory Officer at Sayed Farms Limited

Position Summary

• The Senior Regulatory Officer will be responsible for coordinating, managing, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements relating to product registration, licensing, inspections, and permits.
• The role requires strong engagement with NAFDAC and other relevant government agencies to ensure smooth operations and timely regulatory approvals.
• The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities
NAFDAC Registration & Regulatory Compliance:

• Manage and oversee the full NAFDAC registration process for both imported and locally manufactured products.
• Coordinate documentation, submissions, follow-ups, and renewals to ensure seamless registration and timely approvals.
• Issue and process annual NAFDAC permits for all relevant products and operations.

Relationship Management with NAFDAC:

• Maintain strong, productive relationships with NAFDAC officials at the head office and zonal offices.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of the NAFDAC internal workflow to facilitate smooth movement of files and approvals.
• Serve as a friendly and professional representative of the company to key NAFDAC departments including R&R, FSAN, VMAP, Pharmacovigilance, Pharma, Accounts, Protocols, PID, Oshodi Lab, Yaba Lab, and others.
• Conduct regular visits to the NAFDAC South-West Directorate in Ibadan to handle ongoing regulatory assignments.

Inspection Coordination:

• Accompany NAFDAC personnel during warehouse inspections, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare required documents, guide teams during inspections, and support resolution of any queries raised.

Issue Prevention & Problem Resolution:

• Maintain close professional relationships with key NAFDAC contacts to identify potential regulatory issues early and resolve them proactively.
• Provide timely updates, risk alerts, and solutions to management regarding regulatory matters.

Multi-Agency Liaison:

• Collaborate with other government agencies when required, such as:
  • Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)
  • Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
  • National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA)
  • And other relevant bodies
• Ensure compliance with cross-agency regulatory expectations for business operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Public Health, or related fields.
• 5–7 years relevant experience in regulatory affairs, preferably within FMCG, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, or food industries.
• Strong existing relationships with NAFDAC officials is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive mindset.
• Good understanding of regulatory frameworks, policies, and compliance structures.
• High level of professionalism and ability to manage sensitive regulatory tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments efficiently.