23 Regulatory Affairs Specialist jobs in South Africa

Do you want to be responsible for product safety and product compliance? Are you or do you want to become the Regulatory Affairs Specialist who is motivated by co-operating with all departments and interacting with external parties like customers and authorities? IGM is looking for a new global team member that fits these criteria! This job can be done from Waalwijk, NL or from Gerenzano, Italy What is your role? You will be globally assessing the impact of new and emerging legislation. You set up and manage product registrations. If there are discrepancies in compliance you will highlight them and work to correct these. Besides the internal contacts, you will be the liaison between our organization and external consultants to ensure projects are on target and on budget. Furthermore, you will collaborate with external specialists (for example hazard communication specialists) and you provide support to customers through questionnaires or direct questions, to suppliers, agents, and IGM team members. Presenting regulatory updates, internally and externally, is an important part of the job. Who are we? IGM Resins is recognized as the leader in UV Technology. Headquartered in Waalwijk, the Netherlands, IGM is the world’s leading manufacturer of specialty chemicals focused on the UV Inks, coatings, and adhesives market. Manufacturing and product development activities are in Europe and Asia with sales and distribution locations strategically positioned globally to best serve regional markets. IGM Resins has grown through organic and acquisitions over the last 5 years and currently employs around 700 team members globally. Who are you? You are an independent Regulatory specialist with commercial and business insight. You are focused on quality, and you are able to organize your own work. You have well-developed communication skills in English. Travelling will be part of the role to IGM locations, customers, or authorities. You have a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry and/or General Science, with a minimum of 5 years working experience in an international organization focusing on compliance/regulatory affairs in the UV radiation curing industry. Familiarity with GHS, international legislation, specifically product safety issues (indirect food contact, substance migration) is a much-appreciated quality. What do we offer? We work with a great and energetic group of people. We value our team members, and we will offer a generic benefit package. Development and attention to people are also very important to us! We offer a dynamic and diverse working culture. You will be working in a team with a nice mix of people with different backgrounds and experience within a growing company with a clear vision. A place where you get a lot of responsibility and possibilities for personal development! APPLY FOR THIS JOB Did you get excited? Then we could be a match! We encourage you to get in touch with us! Please send your resume to Babette van Loon , P&O manager EMEA and/or Marco Bulloni , P&O manager Italy, via . #J-18808-Ljbffr

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life You are an administratively proficient person, who despite routine also likes to interact across the globe to complete work, being able to be part of a team that delivers on time sensitive projects. Your laptop is your companion and gateway to work.

The purpose of the job is to ensure regulatory compliance for the region of responsibility, managing projects and assignments to ensure that Medtronic therapies are approved, and compliance is maintained across all facets of premarket and post market surveillance and vigilance. The position is a hybrid (office and home) position based in Midrand, Gauteng and while travel is minimal, it cannot be discounted.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:

• Directs or performs coordination and preparation of document packages for regulatory submissions from all areas of company, internal audits and inspections
• Leads or compiles all materials required in submissions, license renewal and annual registrations
• Monitors and improves tracking / control systems
• Keeps abreast of regulatory procedures and changes
• May direct interaction with regulatory agencies on defined matters
• Recommends strategies for earliest possible approvals of clinical trials applications

Required Knowledge and Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs area with advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth. Knowledge of project management would be advantageous
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field, Bachelor’s Degree in Pharma is appreciated
• Ability to deal with multiple complex projects / issues simultaneously
• Strong MS office skills, with SAP experience an advantage
• Strong Integrity and ethical values
• Team player

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here

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At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
**A Day in the Life**
You are an administratively proficient person, who despite routine also likes to interact across the globe to complete work, being able to be part of a team that delivers on time sensitive projects. Your laptop is your companion and gateway to work.
The purpose of the job is to ensure regulatory compliance for the region of responsibility, managing projects and assignments to ensure that Medtronic therapies are approved, and compliance is maintained across all facets of premarket and post market surveillance and vigilance. The position is a hybrid (office and home) position based in Midrand, Gauteng and while travel is minimal, it cannot be discounted.
**Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:**
+ Directs or performs coordination and preparation of document packages for regulatory submissions from all areas of company, internal audits and inspections
+ Leads or compiles all materials required in submissions, license renewal and annual registrations
+ Monitors and improves tracking / control systems
+ Keeps abreast of regulatory procedures and changes
+ May direct interaction with regulatory agencies on defined matters
+ Recommends strategies for earliest possible approvals of clinical trials applications
**Required Knowledge and Experience:**
+ 5+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs area with advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth. Knowledge of project management would be advantageous
+ Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, Bachelor's Degree in Pharma is appreciated
+ Ability to deal with multiple complex projects / issues simultaneously
+ Strong MS office skills, with SAP experience an advantage
+ Strong Integrity and ethical values
+ Team player
**Physical Job Requirements**
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 
**Benefits & Compensation**
**Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package**
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
**About Medtronic**
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here ( lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That's who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.
**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will.
+ **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
+ **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities
+ **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning
These commitments set our team apart from the rest:
**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.
**Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.
**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it's about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
**Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.
This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here ( .
For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status.
If you need assistance completing your application please email
To request removal of your personal information from our systems please email

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.
**A Day in the Life**
You are an administratively proficient person, who despite routine also likes to interact across the globe to complete work, being able to be part of a team that delivers on time sensitive projects. Your laptop is your companion and gateway to work.
The purpose of the job is to ensure regulatory compliance for the region of responsibility, managing projects and assignments to ensure that Medtronic therapies are approved, and compliance is maintained across all facets of premarket and post market surveillance and vigilance. The position is a hybrid (office and home) position based in Midrand, Gauteng and while travel is minimal, it cannot be discounted.
**Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned:**
+ Directs or performs coordination and preparation of document packages for regulatory submissions from all areas of company, internal audits and inspections
+ Leads or compiles all materials required in submissions, license renewal and annual registrations
+ Monitors and improves tracking / control systems
+ Keeps abreast of regulatory procedures and changes
+ May direct interaction with regulatory agencies on defined matters
+ Recommends strategies for earliest possible approvals of clinical trials applications
**Required Knowledge and Experience:**
+ 5+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs area with advanced knowledge of job area combining breadth and depth. Knowledge of project management would be advantageous
+ Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field, Bachelor's Degree in Pharma is appreciated
+ Ability to deal with multiple complex projects / issues simultaneously
+ Strong MS office skills, with SAP experience an advantage
+ Strong Integrity and ethical values
+ Team player
**Physical Job Requirements**
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. 
**Benefits & Compensation**
**Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package**
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
**About Medtronic**
We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here ( lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.
**We change lives** . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That's who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.
**We build extraordinary solutions as one team** . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
**This life-changing career is yours to engineer** . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will.
+ **Build** a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world
+ **Grow** a career reflective of your passion and abilities
+ **Connect** to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning
These commitments set our team apart from the rest:
**Experiences that put people first** . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.
**Life-transforming technologies** . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.
**Better outcomes for our world** . Here, it's about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
**Insight-driven care** . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care
It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support.
This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here ( .
For updates on job applications, please go to the candidate login page and sign in to check your application status.
If you need assistance completing your application please email
To request removal of your personal information from our systems please email

A leading pharmaceutical company has a vacancy for a Regulatory Affairs Manager.

Reference: DBN -SS-4

Duties & Responsibilities

Job Purpose:
Lead the Regulatory team to provide superior Regulatory services to relevant departments within the company and with external partners and Principals, and to control and manage portfolio and team outputs.

Ensure legal compliance with the relevant medicine Regulatory Authorities (Country Specific where applicable), Medicines and Related Substances Control Act and South African Pharmacy Council, ensuring timeous processing of regulatory applications.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Manage work streams for- and report on the assigned group of portfolios
2. Assisting with internal product queries from relevant departments
3. Assisting with external product queries from the SAHPRA, other MRA’s and third-party stakeholders
4. Establish regulatory priorities and allocate resources and workloads
5. Review regulatory agency submission of materials to ensure timelines, accuracy, comprehensiveness, or compliance with regulatory standards
6. Co-ordination and submission of new product applications in South Africa and other applicable territories, including but not limited to:
1. Develop regulatory strategies and implementation plans for the preparation and submission of new products
2. Conduct dossier due diligence to ensure all data gaps are addressed
3. Prepare the registration applications for submission to the regulatory authorities
4. Work in collaboration with NBD to assess regulator’s submissions requirements
5. Ensure the maintenance and/or update of existing registrations in accordance with the relevant legislation, regulations and guidelines
6. Maintain current knowledge of relevant Acts, Regulations and Guidelines pertaining to the pharmaceutical industry.
7. Internal training and mentoring
8. Establish and maintain effective relationships with Regulatory Authorities, internal and external stakeholders
9. Formulate or implement regulatory affairs systems, policies and procedures to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained or enhanced.
10. Manage activities such as internal audits or regulatory agency inspections
11. Ensure alignment of personal and company values

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy/Diploma in Pharmacy and Registration with the South African Pharmacy Council
2. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs, preferably in human medicines. Demonstrated experience across the product development, commercialization and maintenance lifecycle
3. Experience in use of CTD software builder and compilation of eCTD application will be an advantage.
4. Sound project management capabilities
5. Proven ability to consistently deliver to quality, time and cost standards Professional people management experience

Competencies:

1. Experience in use of CTD software builder and compilation of eCTD application will be an advantage.
2. IT skills
3. Leadership skills, management of personnel resources
4. Ability to prioritise and work to tight deadlines
5. Systems and operations analysis
6. Active learning
7. Strategic thinking
8. Ability to cope with a high degree of complexity and change
9. Cross Functional skills: Ability to network, liaise and negotiate with others
10. Ability to set standards and objectives and monitor progress
11. Complex problem solving and decision-making skills
12. Customer relationships
13. Development of people
14. Must demonstrate responsibility, excellence and collaboration and align with Company values

Candidates that meet the criteria may submit their applications via this portal or via vacancy link on

Should you receive no feedback within 7 days, please accept your application as unsuccessful.

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Product Registration

• Conduct due diligence on received change controls, variation packages, and dossiers pertinent to, but not restricted to, life cycle management of the assigned product portfolio.
• Compile dossier modules related to submission of variations and/or SAHPRA responses when not supplied by third-party stakeholders.
• Identify and maintain updates on registered products based on SAHPRA guidelines and allocated priorities.
• Interact regularly with PD departments, overseas affiliates, third parties, and contractors on necessary regulatory activities.
• Liaise with SAHPRA on behalf of Pharma Dynamics regarding new and existing queries, as required.
• Compile and submit responses to SAHPRA recommendations, safety updates, and variations within specified time limits.
• Maintain the department’s online applications (e.g., CCP database, docuBridge) as per SOPs and working instructions.
• Assist with the artwork process to finalise printed packaging components in line with Act 101 and the Marketing Code.
• Supervise, manage, or coach staff activities as necessary.

Technical / Compliance Activities

• Manage and monitor the Change Control Process effectively.
• Liaise with SAHPRA on registration status and technical queries.
• Assist with technical queries internally and externally under guidance from line management.
• Assist with pharmacovigilance and technical queries as needed.
• Review and approve batch release documents as required.
• Assist with periodic internal audits as necessary.

Packaging Material

• Review and facilitate approval of printed packaging components.
• Ensure all printed materials comply with the Marketing Code of Conduct and SAHPRA requirements.

Document Management

• Ensure the EDMS is current, up-to-date, and aligned with submitted dossiers.

General

• Perform duties as operational requirements change.
• Perform any other duties as requested.

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Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist

Reference: DBN -SS-1
A global pharmaceutical company has a vacancy for a Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist to co-ordinate, project control and provide regulatory support for Central, East Africa and Mauritius countries.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Keeping abreast of regulatory requirements in Central, East Africa and Mauritius countries.
• Ensure the completion of submissions/ variations according to Central, East Africa and Mauritius strategic plan and timelines.
• Drive registration/variation follow up strategies and find solutions to potential supply challenges.
• Ensure that labelling for Central, East Africa and Mauritius is compliant with in-country specific requirements.
• Ensure master product tracker is up to date and accurate at all times. Ensure alignment to all other trackers that are linked to the master.
• Conduct Due diligence activities.
• Co-ordinate and compile documentation for submission in Central, East Africa and Mauritius countries (New submissions/variations/RA documents) where required.
• Liaise and communicate with and support local agent in each country to meet regulatory requirements and timelines.
• Liaise and communicate with QA, Supply Chain and PV departments to ensure compliance and alignment with the various functions (including samples ordered for renewals, variations, and new submissions).
• Respond to product-specific queries from Central, East Africa and Mauritius countries where required.
• Co-ordinate internal back up and filing (electronic and hard copy) of dossiers and relevant communication.
• Download information from external portal i.e. Docubridge, sharepoint, we-

Product Registration Conduct due diligence on received change controls, variation packages, and dossiers pertinent to, but not restricted to, life cycle management of the assigned product portfolio. Compile dossier modules related to submission of variations and/or SAHPRA responses when not supplied by third-party stakeholders. Identify and maintain updates on registered products based on SAHPRA guidelines and allocated priorities. Interact regularly with PD departments, overseas affiliates, third parties, and contractors on necessary regulatory activities. Liaise with SAHPRA on behalf of Pharma Dynamics regarding new and existing queries, as required. Compile and submit responses to SAHPRA recommendations, safety updates, and variations within specified time limits. Maintain the department’s online applications (e.g., CCP database, docu Bridge) as per SOPs and working instructions. Assist with the artwork process to finalise printed packaging components in line with Act 101 and the Marketing Code. Supervise, manage, or coach staff activities as necessary. Technical / Compliance Activities Manage and monitor the Change Control Process effectively. Liaise with SAHPRA on registration status and technical queries. Assist with technical queries internally and externally under guidance from line management. Assist with pharmacovigilance and technical queries as needed. Review and approve batch release documents as required. Assist with periodic internal audits as necessary. Packaging Material Review and facilitate approval of printed packaging components. Ensure all printed materials comply with the Marketing Code of Conduct and SAHPRA requirements. Document Management Ensure the EDMS is current, up-to-date, and aligned with submitted dossiers. General Perform duties as operational requirements change. Perform any other duties as requested. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Product registration

• Conduct due diligence on received change controls, variation packages, and dossiers pertinent to, but not restricted to, life cycle management of the assigned product portfolio.   
li >Compilation of dossier modules related to submission of variations and/or SAHPRA responses when not supplied by third party stakeholders.
• Identify and maintain updates on registered products based on SAHPRA guidelines and allocated priorities.
• Interact on a regular basis with PD departments, overseas affiliates, third parties and contractors on necessary regulatory activities.
• Liaise with SAHPRA on behalf of Pharma Dynamics on new and existing queries, as and when required.
• Compile and submit all responses to SAHPRA recommendations, Safety Updates and variations, within agreed and specified time limits.
• Maintain the department’s online apps (eg. CCP database, docuBridge etc) as per official SOPs and/or working instructions.
li >Assistance with the artwork process to finalise printed packaging components in submitted countries in line with Act 101 and the Marketing Code.
• Supervise/manage/coach staff complement and related activities, if/when necessary.

Technical /Compliance activities

• Manage and monitor the Change Control Process effectively.
• Liaise with SAHPRA on registration status and technical queries.
• Assist with technical queries internally and with the guidance of line management, externally, as/when necessary.

• Assist with answering relevant Pharmacovigilance and Technical queries, as/when necessary.
• A sists with review and approval of batch release documents, as/when necessary.
• Assists with periodic internal audits, as/when necessary.

Packaging material

• Review and facilitate approval of printed packaging components.
• Ensure all printed material, complies with the Marketing Code of Conduct and SAHPRA requirements.

Document management

• Ensure the EDMS is current and up to date and in line with submitted dossiers.

General

• Perform any other duties as per changes in operational requirements of the department.
• Perform any other duties as requested.

PRE-REQUISITES

• B.Sc. degree or equivalent scientific qualification.
• Minimum of 2 – 3 years Regulatory experience in submitting variations to SAHPRA’s CEM, PEM and inspectorate units.
Experience with eCTD software will be beneficial.
• Able to perform all standard registration processes under specialist guidance.