Vacancy For Veterinary Medicines Regulatory Affairs Consultant at Zoetis

Zoetis is the leading animal health company, dedicated to supporting its customers and their businesses. Building on more than 60 years of experience in animal health, Zoetis discovers, develops, manufactures and markets veterinary vaccines and medicines, complemented by diagnostic products, genetic tests, biodevices and a range of services. We are recruiting to fill the position below:     Job Title: Veterinary Medicines Regulatory Affairs Consultant Ref: BE-ZAV/GVD-279 Location: Nigeria You Are

• Outstanding in quality maintenance
• A problem-solver, able to think outside the box.
• Willing to travel, up to 5%
• Looking for a challenging job in an international environment.
• Strong in building good relationships with various stakeholders.
• Able to multi-task and work to stringent timelines

• To support and facilitate the regulatory approval and maintenance of new and exciting veterinary products, as well as maintain in-line veterinary products in Nigeria.
• Work with specialist computer software and resources
• Advise stakeholders and manufacturers on regulatory requirements
• Provide strategic advice to senior management throughout the registration of a new product
• Undertake and manage regulatory inspections
• Liaise with, and make presentations to, regulatory authorities
• Negotiate with regulatory authorities for marketing authorisation
• Specify storage, labelling and packaging requirements.
• The Regulatory Affairs Consultant will develop relationships with representatives of NAFDAC to ensure effective communication and co-operation
• Responsible for supporting Regulatory Affairs domestically
• Submission of new product registrations including adaption of global dossier to local format
• Participate in workshops and meetings organized by NAFDAC
• Ensure that our company's products comply with the regulations of Nigeria
• Keep up to date with national and international legislation, guidelines and customer practices
• Collect, collate and evaluate scientific data from a range of sources
• Develop and write clear arguments and explanations for new product licences and licence renewals
• Monitor and set timelines for licence variations and renewal approvals

• BSc in Veterinary Medicines or related fields
• Consultant accredited by NAFDAC
• At least 7 Years direct NAFDAC experience
• Excellent knowledge of local legal environment and requirements
• Effective organizational skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills, ensuring the ability to interact effectively with external regulators/agencies in a professional manner.
• Proven leadership, network building and team player skills.
• Strong oral and written English language skills.

• An innovative, international working environment.
• A position in a world-leading, talented and passionate Regulatory team in the number 1 Global Animal Health Company.
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of Animal Health product portfolio.
• Ability to build a strong international network within the Industry