Regulatory Intelligence Associate
Job summary
This role is responsible for the systematic collection, impact assessment, and timely delivery of regulatory intelligence across 47 countries within Middle Africa. It serves as a strategic intelligence hub, ensuring all cross-functional teams are equipped with accurate, current, and actionable regulatory information to support business continuity.
Min. qualification
Bachelors
Experience level
Mid level
Experience length
3 years
Language
English
Working hours
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant location
Nairobi, Kenya
Job description & requirements
Key Responsibilities1.
Regulatory Intelligence Collection
- Proactively monitor, identify, and
collect regulatory intelligence from competent authorities, government bodies,
regulatory agencies, and official publications across 47 countries in
the Middle Africa region.
- Track and capture a broad range of
intelligence types, including but not limited to:
–
Acts and Regulations (primary
legislation)
–
Guidelines and Guidance Documents
–
Regulatory Forms (new or revised)
–
Notifications and Circulars
–
Official Memos and Communiqués
–
Draft documents and Final published
documents
–
Announcements and Policy Updates
- Engage with local regulatory agents,
distributors, and industry associations to supplement intelligence gathered
through formal channels.
2.
Regulatory Intelligence Impact Assessment
- Critically evaluate collected
regulatory intelligence to determine:
–
Relevance to Company
operations and product portfolio in the Middle Africa region
–
Impact level on
applicable functional areas
–
Urgency and implementation timelines
–
Compliance obligations
arising from new or amended regulations
- Perform gap analyses between current Company
practices and emerging regulatory requirements.
- Prioritize intelligence based on
business risk, compliance deadlines, and potential operational impact.
- Provide preliminary interpretation and
context for complex regulatory documents.
3.
Regulatory Intelligence Delivery & Communication
- Ensure timely and structured
dissemination of regulatory intelligence to the following cross-functional
teams:
–
Regulatory Affairs (RA)
–
Pharmacovigilance (PV)
–
Marketing and Market Access (MA)
–
Medical Affairs (as
applicable)
–
Supply Chain and Logistics
–
Quality Assurance (QA)
- Development and distribution of:
–
Regulatory Intelligence Reports
–
Regulatory Alerts for urgent or
time-sensitive updates
–
Impact Assessment Reports
- Tailor communication formats and
content to the specific needs and priorities of each functional team.
- Present regulatory intelligence
findings during cross-functional meetings, governance forums, and leadership
reviews as required.
4.
Regulatory Intelligence Repository Management
- Establish, maintain, and continuously
update a centralized and accessible list of applicable **regulatory
intelligence database/repository** covering all 47 countries in scope.
- Ensure proper version control,
archiving, and retrieval of regulatory documents in compliance with Company
document management standards.
- Ensure accurate tracking of key
submission deadlines, consultation periods, and implementation dates.
- Implement and improve systems, tools,
and processes for efficient intelligence management.
5.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration
- Build and maintain relationships with
local regulatory agents, industry bodies, and regulatory authority contacts
across the countries in scope.
- Collaborate with Global Regulatory
Intelligence teams to align actions in line with the local requirements.
- Participate in industry working groups,
regulatory forums, and associations relevant to the Middle Africa region.
6.
Compliance & Quality
- Ensure all regulatory intelligence
activities are conducted in accordance with applicable standards, Company
SOPs, and internal policies.
- Support regulatory compliance
initiatives by providing timely intelligence that enables proactive responses
to regulatory changes.
- Contribute to the development and
review of SOPs and work instructions based on updates from regulatory
intelligence process.
Required
Qualifications & ExperienceEducation
- Bachelor’s degree or diploma in **Pharmacy,
Life Sciences** or a related field.
- Regulatory Affairs certification (e.g.,
RAC from RAPS) is highly desirable.
Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in
Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, or a related function within the pharmaceutical
or healthcare industry is strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated experience in **regulatory
intelligence** activities, including monitoring, assessment, and reporting.
- Prior experience covering **African
markets or multi-country regulatory environments** is strongly
preferred.
- Familiarity with regulatory frameworks
across multiple functional areas (RA, PV, QA, Supply Chain, etc.).
Skills & Competencies
- Analytical Thinking: Ability to critically evaluate complex regulatory documents
and extract actionable intelligence.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills;
ability to translate technical regulatory content for diverse audiences.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in interpreting and reporting
regulatory requirements.
- Organizational Skills: Ability to manage large volumes of information
simultaneously.
- Digital Proficiency: Experience with regulatory intelligence tools, databases,
and document management systems.
- Multilingual Ability: Proficiency in English is essential; proficiency in **French
and/or Portuguese** is an advantage.
- Collaboration: Proven ability to work effectively with cross-functional
and geographically dispersed teams.
- Quick learner, especially if individual is new to working with regulated
environment and to understand Company requirements
Core
Values Alignment
The
successful candidate will demonstrate alignment with Company’s core values:
·
Accountability –
Taking ownership of regulatory intelligence quality and timeliness
·
Ambition –
Driving continuous improvement in intelligence processes
·
Responsibility –
Ensuring that compliance is supported by accurate intelligence
·
Engagement –
Actively collaborating with teams and external stakeholders
Interested applicants should submit their Cv
and Cover letter to recruiter@hrleveragekenya.com,
indicating the position and salary expectation on the subject on/before 18th June 2026.
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