Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist

About the role

Medtronic is seeking an Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support product registration, renewal and compliance across the Adriatic East, Adriatic West, Central Africa and other assigned markets. Based in Nairobi, the role works in a flexible hybrid model, combining office and remote work, and may involve up to 20 % travel.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate product registration and renewal activities, gather required regulatory documents and track approval progress with authorities.
• Support importation requirements by liaising with regional Regulatory Affairs and product release teams to resolve blocked orders.
• Collect, review and organise regulatory documentation for tender submissions in assigned markets.
• Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders on new product launch plans and regulatory implementation.
• Maintain regulatory databases, trackers and document‑control systems to ensure data accuracy and audit readiness.
• Monitor registration timelines and follow up with stakeholders to achieve timely approvals.
• Provide regulatory information for country‑specific business and compliance projects.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Life Sciences, Medical Sciences or a related scientific discipline.
• At least 1 year of experience in regulatory affairs or related field.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to work with cross‑functional teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 20 % across the assigned region.

Required skills

• Regulatory documentation preparation and management.
• Product registration and renewal processes.
• Importation compliance coordination.
• Use of regulatory databases and tracking tools.