Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs - Africa

About the role

Monster Energy is expanding across Africa and is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager to act as a senior regulatory technical authority for the region. Reporting to the Director of Regulatory Affairs – Africa, the role helps define where and how products can be launched, navigates complex regulatory environments and becomes one of the company's key regulatory authorities for Africa. The position is home-based in Lagos, Nigeria.

Key responsibilities

• Lead regulatory scoping for new African markets, identifying requirements, risks, dependencies and viable routes to launch
• Provide technical leadership for complex or non-standard product, ingredient and pack registrations
• Interpret requirements on formulations, ingredients, nutrition, claims, artwork and labelling across markets
• Build practical, scalable regulatory frameworks that speed up movement while protecting compliance
• Take ownership of complex regulatory challenges involving registrations, customs, licensing and labelling
• Stay ahead of changing legislation and emerging regulation affecting the portfolio
• Build relationships with regulators, bottlers, consultants and industry stakeholders and support regulatory advocacy
• Translate regulatory complexity into clear decisions for Project Management, Innovation, Operations and Commercial teams
• Coach Regulatory Managers and Specialists and raise regulatory capability and consistency across Africa

Required profile

• Around 10+ years of Regulatory Affairs experience in food, beverage or dietary supplements
• Experience across multiple African markets, not just one country
• Track record supporting new-market entry and product launches
• Hands-on experience with product registrations and regulatory authority engagement
• Relevant scientific degree (Food Science, Chemistry, Engineering or related) is advantageous

Required skills

• Strong technical knowledge of ingredients, formulations, nutrition, labelling and claims
• Ability to interpret unclear or evolving regulation and turn it into practical business recommendations
• Confidence engaging regulators, consultants, bottling partners and senior internal stakeholders
• Ability to build repeatable regulatory frameworks and strategies across markets

The working environment includes weekly team meetings at the local bottling partner's office and up to 30% international travel across African markets. Applications are handled through the recruiting partner, The Advocate Group.