Location: Kenya Scope: R&D Work Level: WL2
About the Role
A
leading multinational is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to oversee technical regulatory
affairs within Kenya. You will ensure compliance with local and regional
requirements, support innovation processes, and provide strategic guidance on
claims, labelling, permits, and quality standards. The role requires strong
leadership, stakeholder management, and the ability to shape regulatory
outcomes to support sustainable business growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage regulatory affairs, ensuring compliance with local frameworks
and standards
- Provide timely input into innovation processes and risk assessments
- Support claims development and adherence to existing and proposed
regulations
- Ensure compliance of products, labels, and advertising with local
requirements
- Lead the regulatory agenda and cascade information internally to
educate stakeholders
- Represent the business in external forums, industry associations,
and with regulators
- Build relationships with external authorities and key opinion
leaders
- Monitor emerging regulatory issues and advise on strategic
approaches
Qualifications &
Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Food Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy,
Biochemistry, Regulatory Affairs, Law, or related discipline
- Master’s degree in Regulatory Affairs, Public Health, or Business
Administration is an advantage
- Significant experience in regulatory affairs within FMCG,
pharmaceuticals, or similarly regulated industries
- Demonstrated experience engaging with regulators, standards bodies,
and industry associations
- Strong knowledge of product registration, labelling, claims
substantiation, advertising compliance, and permits
- Professional certification in regulatory affairs or compliance is
desirable
Skills
- Strategic regulatory leadership and business decision-making
- Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Proven people leadership, coaching, and team development capability
- Project and risk management expertise with ability to manage
multiple priorities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including policy
interpretation and executive-level presentation
- Strong analytical capability and attention to detail
- Ability to build partnerships internally and externally to shape
regulatory outcomes
How to Apply
Send your
CV only to jobs@sheerlogicltd.com
by 11th June 2026. Only shortlisted candidates will
be contacted.
