REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST

Vacancy:

This position is key to ensure business continuity, regulatory compliance, and timely market access across West Africa region.

Location: Madagascar

Key responsibilities:

  1. Registration & Regulatory Compliance
    • Manage the registration of pharmaceutical products and medical devices with local health authorities (DPML, DPM, DPH, etc.) in African countries.
    • Prepare, submit, and follow up regulatory dossiers (CTD, simplified files, variations).
    • Ensure ongoing compliance of products with local requirements (formulations, labeling, packaging, leaflets).
    • Renew Marketing Authorizations within required timelines.
  2. Relations with Health Authorities
    • Represent the company during inspections, audits, meetings, or evaluation committees.
    • Anticipate and interpret regulatory changes in the region.
  3. Internal & External Coordination
    • Collaborate with international suppliers to obtain the required regulatory documentation.
    • Support sales and marketing teams in promotional materials.
    • Work closely with quality and logistics to ensure the legal importation and distribution of products.
  4. Training & Advisory
    • Train internal teams (sales, marketing, logistics) on local regulatory requirements.
    • Provide strategic advice to management on the regulatory implications of business decisions (new products, variations, withdrawals).
  5. Post-Marketing Surveillance
    • Manage pharmacovigilance obligations in coordination with local authorities and partners.
    • Ensure the follow-up of product complaints and possible recalls.
  6. Regulatory & Strategic Monitoring
    • Continuously monitor regulatory and legislative changes in FSWA.
    • Advise the company on opportunities and risks related to these changes.

Candidate profile:

  • 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Knowledge of national, regional & international regulatory frameworks is desirable.
  • Strong background in dealing with health authorities (DPM, DPML etc.).
  • Strong command of labeling, packaging, and artwork requirements in the region.
  • Ability to manage multiple country registrations simultaneously.
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills with authorities and partners.
  • Detail-oriented and strong analytical thinking.
  • Ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple priorities.
  • Team player with cross-functional collaboration.
  • Fluent in French (mandatory) and proficient in English (to liaise with international partners).
  • High level of integrity and compliance mindset.

What we offer:

  • Competitive fixed salary + attractive performance-based additional benefits
  • Autonomy and strategic involvement in decision-making
  • A mission-driven company with real-world impact in healthcare access
  • Exposure to cross-functional international teams and career development

If you are interested, please send your CV to the following e-mail ID: direction.rh@atomepharma.com

Deadline for application submission: Feb 18, 2026 at 4:00 pm GMT

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