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Regulatory Affairs Officer Job Description

Regulatory Affairs Officers Ensure The Appropriate Licensing, Marketing And Legal Compliance Of Pharmaceutical And Medical Products In Order To Control The Safety And Efficacy Of Products.

They Combine Their Knowledge Of Scientific, Legal And Business Issues To Ensure Products, Which Are Developed, Manufactured Or Distributed By A Wide Range Of Companies, Meet The Required Legislation.

They Advise On And Coordinate The Approval And Registration Of Pharmaceuticals, Veterinary Medicines, Complementary Medicines, Agrochemicals, Pesticides, Therapeutic Devices, Cosmetics And Other Products.

Regulatory Affairs Officer Duties/Functions/Responsibilities

  • negotiating with regulatory authorities for marketing authorisation;
  • specifying storage, labelling and packaging requirements.
  • collecting, collating and evaluating scientific data that has been researched by colleagues;
  • developing and writing clear arguments and explanations for new product licences and licence renewals;
  • preparing submissions of licence variations and renewals to strict deadlines;
  • ensuring that a company's products comply with regulations;
  • keeping abreast of international legislation, guidelines and customer practices in all countries that the company is exporting to;
  • monitoring and setting timelines for licence variations and renewal approvals;
  • working with specialist computer software and resources;
  • writing clear, accessible product labels and patient information leaflets;
  • providing strategic advice to senior management throughout the development of a new product;
  • project managing teams of colleagues involved with the development of new products;
  • undertaking and managing regulatory inspections;
  • planning and developing product trials and interpreting trial data;
  • advising scientists and manufacturers on regulatory requirements;
  • reviewing company practices and providing advice on changes to systems;
  • liaising with, and making presentations to, regulatory authorities;

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