Senior Manager - Regulatory & Policy Affairs

About the role

P&G Personal Healthcare is looking for a Senior Manager - Regulatory & Policy Affairs in Riyadh. The role advances P&G's growth in Saudi Arabia by leading regulatory strategies and supporting policy engagement so that products can be approved quickly and have sustainable market access. It reports to the Director of Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs Middle East & Africa.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies across the product lifecycle, from pathway assessment and submissions to approvals and compliance with local requirements.
• Prepare and submit registration dossiers, respond to health authority queries, and update dossiers and files after registration, including variations and renewals.
• Review product artwork, promotional material and tools for conformity with marketing code and legal requirements.
• Monitor applications against timelines, communicate project risks and status to stakeholders and senior management.
• Ensure compliance with global, regional and local regulations through processes, policies, SOPs and working instructions.
• Collaborate with R&D, Commercial, Quality, Supply Chain and Legal teams on product approvals and lifecycle management.
• Engage with regulatory authorities, government bodies and industry associations to advocate for science-based policies and support public policy and advocacy initiatives.
• Lead and mentor the regulatory team, run training programmes and integrate regulatory considerations into product development.
• Design or source health economic projects and liaise with distributors and trade associations to maintain registrations.

Required profile

• Saudi licensed pharmacist from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties.
• 5 years or more of pharmaceutical or personal healthcare regulatory experience.
• Fluent in English and Arabic.
• Experience in a multinational or regional company and in pharma and consumer personal healthcare products.

Required skills

• Negotiation with the SFDA on technical and policy matters.
• Lobbying, coalition-building and public policy influence.
• Strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.