{"id":1151947,"url":"https://alion.io/job/iqvia-regulatory-affairs-pharmacist","title":"Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist","company":{"id":4918,"name":"IQVIA","domain":"iqvia.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/iqvia","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":83,"open_postings":441,"ghost_share":0.002,"stale_share":0.873,"repost_share":0.016,"time_to_fill_p50_days":17,"computed_at":"2026-09-24T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Public Policy","role_family":"Public Policy","seniority":"middle","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"explicit","locations":["Centurion, South Africa"],"countries":["ZA"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":19500,"max_usd":51000,"period":"year","method":"global_role_cell_scaled_by_country","sample_n":34},"experience_years_min":3,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T18:11:58Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-24T16:12:43Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Regulatory Affairs Pharmacist\nLocation: Johannesburg, South Africa\nContract Type: Fixed-Term Contract (12 Months)\nAbout the Opportunity\nIQVIA's client, a leading healthcare and pharmaceutical organisation, is seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join their Regulatory team on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Johannesburg.\nThis role will be responsible for managing regulatory activities across South Africa and selected Sub-Saharan African markets, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements while supporting product registrations, lifecycle management, and regulatory compliance initiatives.\nKey Responsibilities\nManage product portfolios of registered products and products under review.\nCompile and submit regulatory dossiers, including new product registrations, variations, renewals, and maintenance submissions.\nSupport New Chemical Entity (NCE), CTD, and electronic submissions.\nLiaise with regulatory authorities and respond to regulatory queries.\nMaintain regulatory licenses and ensure timely renewals.\nCreate and approve product artwork and labelling materials.\nEnsure compliance with applicable regulations governing medicines, packaging, advertising, and promotion.\nMonitor and communicate relevant regulatory intelligence and changes in legislation.\nSupport quality and compliance activities, including audits and SOP implementation.\nProvide regulatory guidance and training to internal stakeholders where required.\nMinimum Requirements\nBPharm degree.\nRegistered with the South African Pharmacy Council (SAPC).\nMinimum 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs.\nProven experience with product registrations, variations, renewals, and dossier maintenance.\nWorking knowledge of:eCTD\nDocuBridge\nSAHPRA Engagement Portal\nFTP\nVeeva Vault\n\nStrong understanding of regulatory requirements for pharmaceuticals and lifecycle management.\nExcellent communication, stakeholder management, and project management skills.\nStrong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.\nPreferred Experience\nExperience working across South Africa and other Sub-Saharan African markets.\nKnowledge of quality management systems and pharmaceutical compliance requirements.\nExperience engaging directly with regulatory authorities.\nWhat We're Looking For\nThe successful candidate will be a proactive, detail-oriented regulatory professional with strong technical expertise and the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment and be passionate about ensuring regulatory compliance while enabling successful product commercialisation.\nImportant Information\nThis is a 12-month fixed-term contract position based in Johannesburg, South Africa.\nIf you meet the above requirements and are looking for an opportunity to contribute to a dynamic healthcare environment, we encourage you to apply.\n#LI-DNP #LI-CES\nIQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com\nIQVIA is committed to integrity in our hiring process and maintains a zero tolerance policy for candidate fraud. All information and credentials submitted in your application must be truthful and complete. Any false statements, misrepresentations, or material omissions during the recruitment process will result in immediate disqualification of your application, or termination of employment if discovered later, in accordance with applicable law. 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