Senior Regulatory Officer at Sayed Farms Limited

Sayed Farms Limited is specialized in poultry sector covering all its major aspects, and also in the distribution of frozen food in the Nigerian Market. Our line of frozen products has expanded to include the finest quality of chicken, potatoes, cheese, vegetables, seafood, and ice cream products in the market. 

We are recruiting experienced and objective-driven candidates to fill the position below:

Job Title: Senior Regulatory Officer

Job Reference: SRO20250075
Location: Lekki, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Position Summary

• The Senior Regulatory Officer will be responsible for coordinating, managing, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements relating to product registration, licensing, inspections, and permits.
• The role requires strong engagement with NAFDAC and other relevant government agencies to ensure smooth operations and timely regulatory approvals.
• The ideal candidate must possess excellent communication, stakeholder management, and problem-solving skills.

Key Responsibilities
NAFDAC Registration & Regulatory Compliance:

• Manage and oversee the full NAFDAC registration process for both imported and locally manufactured products.
• Coordinate documentation, submissions, follow-ups, and renewals to ensure seamless registration and timely approvals.
• Issue and process annual NAFDAC permits for all relevant products and operations.

Relationship Management with NAFDAC:

• Maintain strong, productive relationships with NAFDAC officials at the head office and zonal offices.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of the NAFDAC internal workflow to facilitate smooth movement of files and approvals.
• Serve as a friendly and professional representative of the company to key NAFDAC departments including R&R, FSAN, VMAP, Pharmacovigilance, Pharma, Accounts, Protocols, PID, Oshodi Lab, Yaba Lab, and others.
• Conduct regular visits to the NAFDAC South-West Directorate in Ibadan to handle ongoing regulatory assignments.

Inspection Coordination:

• Accompany NAFDAC personnel during warehouse inspections, ensuring full compliance with regulatory standards.
• Prepare required documents, guide teams during inspections, and support resolution of any queries raised.

Issue Prevention & Problem Resolution:

• Maintain close professional relationships with key NAFDAC contacts to identify potential regulatory issues early and resolve them proactively.
• Provide timely updates, risk alerts, and solutions to management regarding regulatory matters.

Multi-Agency Liaison:

• Collaborate with other government agencies when required, such as:
  • Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN)
  • Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON)
  • National Biosafety Management Agency (NBMA)
  • And other relevant bodies
• Ensure compliance with cross-agency regulatory expectations for business operations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacy, Chemistry, Biology, Public Health, or related fields.
• 5–7 years relevant experience in regulatory affairs, preferably within FMCG, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, or food industries.
• Strong existing relationships with NAFDAC officials is an added advantage.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and proactive mindset.
• Good understanding of regulatory frameworks, policies, and compliance structures.
• High level of professionalism and ability to manage sensitive regulatory tasks.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple assignments efficiently.

Application Closing Date
31st December, 2025.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should forward their Application Letters and CV along with passport photographs to: jobs@sayedfarms.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.