Regulatory Affairs Associate

A Regulatory Affairs Associate is primarily responsible for ensuring that the company complies with all the regulations and laws pertaining to the business. He/she works with regulatory agencies and personnel on specific regulatory issues affecting the business. Advises the company on the regulatory aspects and offers the company options based on the proposed activities and protects current markets from regulatory related threats.

• Keeping track of the ever-changing legislation in all the regions in which Kemin distributes its products and participates in law making in those regions.
• Keeping track of the ever-changing legislation in all the regions in which Kemin imports and exports its plant material and participates in law making in those regions.
• Following and maintaining an environment of food and feed safety in compliance with rules and regulations, as applicable.
• Following and maintaining plant health and plant production rules and regulations as applicable to Kemin’s specialized crops.
• Developing and facilitating relations with key regulatory authorities and decision-makers at a country level; discussing and challenging issues and negotiating solutions in the best interests of the company.
• Acting as the primary interface between the company and local regulatory authorities on all regulatory affairs.
• Offering advice on legal and scientific restraints and requirements.
• Presenting registration documents to regulatory agencies and carrying out any subsequent negotiations to ensure that best efforts are provided to get timely approvals of dossiers for product registrations as well as relevant permits for plant material.
• Within the product innovation process, evaluating the potential use of new ingredients, giving inputs on registration requirements and timelines, giving strategic inputs on registration details to increase innovation flexibility.
• Reviewing company data before it is presented outside of Kemin for its compliance with branding guidelines and regulatory language.
• Safeguard product formulations and bill of materials on the company’s systems.
• Review and recommend changes for departmental SOP's.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a scientific background.
• 3-5 years related experience. e.g., BSc Animal Science, Veterinary, Para-Veterinary or Pharmacy. 

Essential skills & Experience:

• Excellent understanding of feed additives and agricultural inputs industry, research & development processes and objectives.
• Knowledge of feed regulations and requirements, and ability to evaluate impact of those regulations within the product development environment and to lead discussions of the requirements and its impacts within teams.
• Familiarity with regulations in the Sub-Sahara African region is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail required, reliable, highly motivated, ability to work independently and interacts well in a team environment.
• Possess excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills, demonstrated good technical writing skills, ability to present ideas effectively.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, demonstrated prioritizing, planning and project management skills.
• Experience in reviewing and evaluating scientific literature with demonstrated ability to analyze and assemble/synthesize scientific information from many sources, including identification of information gaps and future research needs. 

Personal characteristics:

• Ability to develop strong networks and influence internal and external stakeholders.

Professional Registration:

• Registration with either the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP), South African Veterinary Council (SAVC) or South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC) is an advantage.

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