Senior Regulatory Officer at Sayed Farms Limited

Position Summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a motivated professional to join Sayed Farms Limited as a Senior Regulatory Officer. You will be responsible for coordinating, managing, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements relating to product registration, licensing, inspections, and permits.

This 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 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 and risk alerts to management