A leading FMCG company with a diverse portfolio of over 100 SKUs, enjoyed by families both locally and internationally, is hiring for the position below.
Job Title: Research, Development & Regulatory Manager
Location: Anambra
Employment Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
The Research, Development & Regulatory Manager will be responsible for:
- Leading B2B operations and management
- Overseeing company audits and regulatory affairs
- Driving product development and innovation
- Managing new product registrations
- Spearheading packaging material development
- Handling regulatory renewals (NAFDAC, SON, ISO, etc.)
- Strengthening customer relations and feedback management
- Developing plans to enhance supplier quality and ensure packaging material compliance
- Executing supplier evaluation and performance rating
- Managing Bills of Materials (BoM) and product recipes
Requirements
The ideal candidate should have:
- A First Degree in Physics, Chemistry, Food Technology, or a related field
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in FMCG, particularly in recipe and product development, sensory testing, packaging, and trials
- Additional certifications or qualifications (an advantage)
- Proven leadership experience in managing R&D teams
- Previous experience in Quality Control/Assurance (preferred)
- Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders
- Experience managing both in-house and externally sourced products/packs
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and self-motivation
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with minimal supervision
Application Deadline
28th April 2025
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV using the Job Title as the subject of the email.
Note: This is not a sales role.
To apply for this job email your details to employmenteast@gmail.com