SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
Our client, a well-established and innovative manufacturing business, is seeking an experienced R&D Administrator to join their team. This is a critical role supporting the Research and Development department, ensuring product documentation, regulatory compliance, and administrative processes are maintained to the highest standard.
This opportunity will suit a highly organised, detail-oriented individual with experience in product documentation, regulatory support, and cross-functional coordination within a manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, or related environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Compile, maintain, and manage Product Information Dossiers (PIDs) for new and existing products.
- Review formulations, ingredient declarations, and supporting documentation for accuracy and compliance.
- Coordinate the compilation and submission of regulatory documentation packs.
- Manage and track regulatory queries and ensure timely resolution with relevant stakeholders.
- Support regulatory and compliance activities in collaboration with Quality Assurance teams.
- Maintain New Product Development handover records and product specifications.
- Generate and communicate approved packaging and formulation changes.
- Ensure all regulatory documentation remains audit-ready and compliant.
- Support change control processes, including document coordination and record management.
- Maintain document control, filing, and archiving systems.
- Assist with reviewing and updating R&D Standard Operating Procedures.
- Provide administrative support to the R&D Manager and Chief Innovation Officer.
- Coordinate meetings, correspondence, minutes, and general departmental administration.
Requirements
- Relevant qualification in Science, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years' experience in an R&D administration, regulatory support, or product documentation role.
- Experience managing technical documentation and regulatory records.
- Strong understanding of regulatory documentation processes will be advantageous.
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
- Strong document control and record management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Advanced computer literacy.
Experience and Qualifications
- Previous experience within manufacturing, FMCG, pharmaceutical, cosmetics, healthcare, chemicals, or a related regulated environment will be advantageous.
- Experience supporting product development, regulatory compliance, quality assurance, or technical teams.
- Proven ability to maintain accurate documentation and ensure compliance with internal and external standards.
