Fresh Openings at Reckitt

About the role

• Reckitt is seeking a dedicated Senior Regulatory Affairs & Safety Associate, a role that sits at the core of our innovation process, ensuring that our new product developments meet global regulatory requirements with precision. You will act as a catalyst for change, using your detailed knowledge to create comprehensive dossiers crucial for product registrations. At Reckitt, every individual's contribution is key, and your role will be pivotal in navigating the intricate regulatory landscape to deliver products that enrich lives every day.

The position is for South Africa Regulatory Affairs and Safety. The role encompasses both Health and Hygiene Business Units Regulatory supporting activities including but not limited to:

• Registering pharmaceutical and hygiene products and ensuring compliance under applicable laws and regulations;
• Implementing changes and effect up-dates, compile and maintain regulatory documentation
• Monitoring and interpreting changes in the external regulatory environment;
• Providing drug safety support for new and existing products

Your responsibilities

• Creating and amending registration dossiers as necessary for submission to the regulatory authorities;
• ensure the required dossier updates are effected at appropriate, regular intervals, in line with regulatory and internal standards;
• Monitor the regulatory environment, collect and interpret regulatory changes and trends that could potentially impact Reckitt products, policies and procedures;
• Interface with relevant regulatory authorities and industry associations to assess the impact and implementation of required company compliance with all regulations, laws and industry policies that affect the ingredients, packaging, marketing, advertising, labelling and production for our products;
• Advise Global Category Growth (CGO), Global Regulatory and Safety Strategy, Research & Development Product Delivery & Maintenance (R&D PDM), and the business on the regulatory requirements and regulatory impact during the early phases of the New Product Development (NPD) process;
• Investigate, innovate and/or generate ways to transform the external regulatory landscape for the benefit of the business;
• Provide regulatory and product expertise in the development and clearance of advertising/promotions and label copy for existing and new products;
• Building beneficial and trusted relations with regulatory authorities, other industry stakeholder and internal Reckitt stakeholders both local and global;
• Development, communication and execution of regulatory science & advocacy strategies for advancing Reckitt growth;
• Ensure the alignment between manufacturing documentation and the latest approved regulatory documents;
• Establish and maintain a database for the payment of various regulatory/ statutory fees;
• Ensure compliance to pharmacovigilance activities and drug safety support executed where needed.

The experience we're looking for

• Degree in a scientific field with a robust understanding of global regulatory environments impacting consumer products.
• Experience in dossier creation, submission, and product lifecycle management.
• A track record of reviewing and authoring high-quality documents.
• Ability to deliver consistently under pressure, adhering to cost, time, and quality standards.
• Familiarity with the regulatory requirements for medical devices in the EU (MDR) and US (510k) would be beneficial.
• Commercially aware, adept at building partnerships and proposing improvements to enhance business processes.
• Bachelor of Pharmacy
• Regulatory experience is a must (Minimum 3 years)
• Ability to understand and interpret regulatory directives and guidelines
• Strong verbal and written communication, and interpersonal skills is essential.
• Analytica skill.
• Results and goal driven
• Self-motivated, confident, proactive and committed to continual improvement.
• Appetite for exploring new and previously uncharted territories

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About the role

• Are you keen to make a tangible difference in  Procurement the  backbone of an innovative company? As our Senior Buyer,Logistics Africa Procurement, you will Manage a portfolio of the Logistics function in South Africa and Sub-Sahara Africa for the entire business.
• Implement procurement strategies across the portfolio to drive Productivity, Services improvement, Supply relationship leveraging & strengthening, as well as GM improvement, NR growth & NWC benefit
• Initiate & drive synergy projects across different Reckitt entities, through benchmarking, combining scope & leveraging on volumes to drive cost efficiencies.
• Drive sustainability agenda with our supplier of freight-out and Warehousing
• You'll be uniquely positioned to manage budgets, monitor costs and boost operational efficiency. Your astute financial insights will help shape cost-saving initiatives vital for our continued growth. Join us and become an integral part of the Procurement Region at Reckitt. 

Your responsibilities

• Within the scope of Logistics, responsible for leading and implementing Procurement-initiated projects:
• Market analysis: with cross-functional teams to screen the market, develop sustainable relationships with  Logistics Providers such as Freight-out, warehouse, control tower, embellishers.
• Team work with internal stakeholders, by support and challenge, to define requirements (volumes, timelines, liability, etc.), KPIs, contract clauses
• Tenders, leverage of supply base and business opportunities & Commercial negotiations
• Internal & External benchmarks to drive synergies & productivity
• e-tools usage (Ariba, RFQ, reverse-auction)
• Compliance: Supplier Selection Scorecard, Contract template to be aligned with Legal & Finance, maintain a contract tracker & plan the renewal ahead of time, Selection Scorecard for tender, Supplier financial check, agreement validation as per operating model.
• Contract negotiation: drive the negotiation with Supplier and ensure to validate the Reckitt template
• Supplier relationship Management: work closely with user functions to track performance of key suppliers & work on improvement programs
• Generate Procurement reporting for the region, highlighting major achievements, challenges, update on key projects . Prepare forecast and plan in alignment with local supply services and finance.
• Represent Procurement in relevant regional cross-functional meetings, including but not limited to Supply Services Review, Supplier&Performance meetings, Finance review, Budget/Forecast meetings
• Work closely with relevant departments to improve the risk-evaluation and mitigation in Logistics
• Give each entity relevant support in case of Service issues, to ensure timely resolution
• Compliance: ensure all Service Providers comply with the regulatory requirements in the country & drive improvement programs for suppliers who do not comply

The experience we're looking for

• Minimum of 5-year experience in Procurement and/or Logistics
• 2-3 years FMCG expirience 
• Degree qualified preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing, Finance, Business or other relevant discipline. MBA advantageous
• Ability to work in a truly global organisation. Proven experience working in a fast moving, results driven environment
• High level negotiation, influencing and communication skills
• Sound knowledge & quick adaptability to e-tools
• Agility with financial data and high proficiency of excel
   

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About the role

• Dive into the heart of innovative marketing at Reckitt as our next Data Driven Marketing and Media Specialist / Lead. Your expertise will be the compass that guides our marketing efforts, turning data into compelling stories and smart, strategic campaigns. If you have a passion for transforming insights into action and watching your ideas elevate our brand performance, The role is focused on driving traffic acquisition growth (quantity and quality) across websites and other relevant conversion points, e.g marketplace, improving search rankings and achieving key business goals through search, to ensure Reckitt brands WIN in their respective categories against competitors, with specific emphasis placed on OTC brands. this is your opportunity. We're seeking a thinker, a doer, and a relentless optimiser to join our vibrant team. Are you ready to leave your mark?

Your responsibilities
SEO Strategy and Implementation:

• Developing and implementing SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings, including keyword research, on-page optimization, link building, and content marketing.

SEM Campaign Management:

• Managing and optimizing paid search campaigns (e.g., Google Ads) to drive targeted traffic and conversions, including keyword research, ad copy creation, bidding strategies, and campaign performance analysis.

Budget Management:

• Managing search marketing budgets, allocating resources effectively, and ensuring ROI.

Performance Analysis and Reporting:

• Monitoring and analysing search engine performance data, identifying trends, and reporting on key metrics to stakeholders.

Collaboration:

• Working with other teams (e.g., marketing, web development) to align search strategies with overall business objectives.

Industry Knowledge:

• Staying updated on the latest SEO and SEM trends, best practices as well innovations and new conventions.

AI Search Results

• Track visibility in AI Search Results and implement strategies to gain brand visibility and mentions. Implement best in class AEO (Answer Engine Optimisation) and GEO (Generative Engine Optimisation) to further efforts to further drive AI Search Results visibility ahead of other players.

The experience we're looking for

• Education & experience: Degree in Marketing or a related field and a minimum of 3-4 years of experience in paid search or digital marketing.