33 Healthcare Regulations jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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Regulatory Affairs Manager role at NicheHR Global. Based in UAE.

• Regulatory Compliance: Oversee and manage regulatory activities related to core healthcare products, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Interact with Production and Development teams to maintain product supply and help introduce new products. Assess product specifications of the company and its suppliers against customer requirements and government agencies.
• Liaise with auditors and ensure corrective actions and ongoing regulatory compliance.
• Lead regulatory submissions, including preparing and reviewing documents for product registrations and approvals. Ensure no new product is placed on FDA import alerts from legitimate shipments. Maintain all document dossiers for regulatory submissions.
• Serve as primary point of contact for regulatory agencies, building positive relationships to facilitate approvals and compliance.
• Provide expert guidance on US detention regulations and ensure adherence to quality standards across the organization.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Legal to integrate regulatory requirements into product development processes.
• Stay abreast of regulatory changes and industry trends; communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct internal audits to assess and enhance regulatory compliance and quality assurance processes.
• Assist in developing and implementing regulatory strategies to support product launches and lifecycle management.

Develop the yearly budget and adhere to it throughout the year in the business context and company profitability.

• Lead and coordinate staff across disciplines to plan, formulate and implement comprehensive regulatory requirements and procedures; foster positive relationships with external agencies.

Experience: Minimum of 12-13 years of progressive experience in core Healthcare Regulatory Affairs, with specific expertise in US detention regulations and Quality compliance. Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for healthcare products in overseas markets (e.g., GCC, EU, UK, USA, Canada, CIS, Trinidad & Tobago, Guatemala, Brazil, Kenya, Russia, Egypt, Uganda, Sudan, Malaysia, Mauritius, Vietnam, Turkey, Yemen, etc.).

Education: Master's degree in a relevant field (preferred M Pharma, M.Sc. Biotechnologist, Food Tech, etc.).

Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to lead and collaborate within cross-functional teams; detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management abilities.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• Hospitals and Health Care

Role: Regulatory Affairs Manager
Location: Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose:
The Regulatory Affairs & FATCA/CRS Manager is the primary Point of Contact (PoC) / Designated FATCA CRS Officer for ADIB Group, who will maintain ADIB's regulatory relationships with competent regulators including Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) and Securities and Commodities Authority (SCA) and UAE Ministry of Finance and ensure that ADIB has in place a robust framework to meet its regulatory commitments in line with global standards for the automatic exchange of financial account information. Key accountabilities of the role include:

• Develop and maintain internal procedures, standards, self-certification processes and guidance checklists to Businesses and Group Entities in line with UAE Ministry of Finance, Central Bank of UAE and Competent Tax Authorities for compliance with FATCA & CRS policies and governance documents.
• Act as the subject matter expert (SME) in respect of FATCA & CRS for the function, businesses and support functions.
• Submit accurate and timely reporting to the various Competent Tax Authorities.
• Develop Data Validation processes to ensure completeness and accuracy of information received.
• Provide inputs to bank's data governance framework to prescribe all required data to be captured and maintained within core banking systems from onboarding channels.
• Assess and propose enhancements and implement changes to procedures and internal systems for improved automation and end-to-end workflow and controls.
• Maintain relationships with Data Governance, Technology and Client On-boarding teams as required, for effective troubleshooting and successful end-to-end workflows.
• Provide support with Group Internal Audit requests, ensuring accurate information is provided in a timely manner.
• Provide Training guidance and advice on entity classifications and reportable information each financial year.
• Support the implementation and configuration of Reporting Tools and leveraging of AI.

Key Accountabilities of the role:

Policies and Procedures:

• Support in maintenance and update of Regulatory Affairs and Ethical Conduct related policies, procedures, and processes.
• Ensure the continuous monitoring and update of Regulatory Affairs Related policies by addressing regular updates to Head of Regulatory Affairs on their renewal status and market/regulatory evolution.

FATCA and CRS:

• Ensure the continuous review, enhancement and oversight of FATCA and CRS regulations, policies and procedures.
• Investigate, advise and challenge the onboarding documentation process and assessment of FATCA/CRS compliance risks associated to ADIB.
• Coordinate and finalize any ad-hoc gap assessment of the FATCA and CRS policies and procedures against updated regulatory requirements and ensure oversight or implementation throughout ADIB.
• Ensure continuous maintenance of training material (including role-based training) and upskilling on FATCA and CRS requirements and obligations to relevant staff across ADIB.
• Continuously support the review of Business Units systems to ensure the sound capture of FATCA/CRS indicia.
• Ensure the data accuracy and timely submission of the FATCA and CRS reporting expected by CBUAE and SCA on a yearly basis through their respective portal.
• Provide complete, accurate, practical and timely advice, opinion or documentation for regulatory ad-hoc enquiries raised by the regulatory authorities.
• Provide regulatory advisory on FATCA and CRS inquiries raised by Business Units/Branches system requirements and FATCA/CRS reporting.
• Ensure continuous update of FATCA and CRS mandate to all units of business (Retail Individual, Business banking, WBG, Financial institutions) in line with the applicable regulation.
• Participate in system enhancements regarding any regulatory update pertaining to implementation of FATCA and CRS.

Data Validation and Reporting:

• Support in the preparation of MIS reports for internal regulatory affairs reporting, including Management Committees.
• Support the preparation and maintenance of ADIB regulatory returns/reporting register and monitor adherence to defined due dates.
• Ensure the continuous validation of the Regulatory Reporting suite applicable to Regulatory Affairs and support their template design if not provided by regulatory authorities.
• Ensure reporting of material non-compliances/breaches in line with the prevailing policies in a timely manner.

Staff Ethical Behavior:

• Demonstrate strong adherence to ADIB Conduct Risk Pillars and Code of Ethics in terms of transparency, integrity, confidentiality, respect and collaborative workplace.
• Demonstrate strong adherence to ADIB ethical conduct framework in reporting any conflict of interest event or any witnessed behavior which breaches code of ethics to Human Resources.
• Ensure to participate in the transparency and trust culture within the bank by reporting in good faith any concerns, misconduct or malpractice through the Whistleblowing framework.

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

• Advanced Degree in Finance, Business, or any related subject.
• 5+ years of experience with International Reporting, including Taxation and specialist knowledge of FATCA/CRS regulations reporting and operationalization.
• Ability to be independent and perform innovative thinking to solve complex problems with no established precedence while balancing risk, speed, and accuracy.
• Exemplary knowledge of the UAE regulatory environment, regulatory structures, market practice and industry groups.
• Good communication skills and ability to interact with various stakeholders throughout the bank. Ability to quickly acquire knowledge of new regulations, rules and their impact on business. Ability to adopt a problem-solving approach and autonomous work on dedicated tasks.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with impact, build healthy professional connections, influence outcomes, and simplify complex topics into actionable recommendations for decision-making.

• Job Identification: 2478
• Posting Date: 11/12/2024, 06:37 AM
• Apply Before: 12/12/2024, 06:36 AM
• Locations: Abu Dhabi, Al Rowdah, Shk Rashid Bin Saeed St. 313 ADIB New Headquarters Branch, Sh. Zayed Main Branch Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, AE

Job Description

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We are currently working with a leading global Healthcare company to recruit aRegulatory Affairs Manager based in the UAE. This position will be responsible for overseeing the regulatory affairs function ensuring compliance with local and international regulations and supporting the companys strategic business objectives.

What Youll be Doing

• Leading the regulatory affairs team to ensure effective management of product registrations variations renewals and compliance processes.
• Developing and executing regulatory strategies to support new product launches market access and lifecycle management of the portfolio.
• Acting as the primary point of contact with UAE health authorities such as the Ministry of Health to manage regulatory submissions and resolve queries.
• Monitoring interpreting and implementing changes in local and international regulations ensuring the business remains compliant and informed.
• Collaborating with crossfunctional teams including R&D marketing supply chain and legal to align regulatory processes with business goals.
• Overseeing the preparation review and submission of regulatory dossiers and related documentation.
• Establishing and maintaining robust systems for regulatory documentation reporting and compliance tracking.
• Providing regulatory advice and training to internal stakeholders to enhance organizational awareness and compliance standards.

Who You Are

• Bachelors degree in Pharmacy Life Sciences or a related field (Masters degree is preferred).
• 6 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs within the healthcare industry including at least 2 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Comprehensive knowledge of UAE and GCC regulatory guidelines as well as international standards (e.g. ICH WHO).
• Proven experience in managing regulatory submissions approvals and compliance frameworks.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to mentor and develop talent.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of building strong relationships with health authorities and internal stakeholders.
• High attention to detail organizational skills and the ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and regulatory management systems.

Due to the large number of applications we receive we can only respond to candidates who have been shortlisted for the position. If you havent had a response within 5 working days please assume you have not been shortlisted. Many thanks and good luck in your job search.

Required Experience:

Manager

**Job Overview**

This role is ideal for individuals with a strong interest in regulatory affairs and excellent organizational skills.

The Compliance Project Coordinator will provide operational support for compliance and legal projects, ensuring smooth workflow and timely follow-ups.

• Provide project coordination support for compliance projects, ensuring seamless collaboration and timely progress updates.

• Assist in preparing project materials such as kick-off briefs, status reports, and meeting minutes.

• Support the deployment of compliance vendor solutions by coordinating logistics, scheduling meetings, and monitoring progress.

• Conduct research on anti-money laundering (AML) and combating the financing of terrorism (CFT) topics as needed.

• Maintain compliance systems like Relativity by organizing data, running basic queries, and ensuring data accuracy.

• Project Coordination: Ensure smooth workflow and timely follow-ups for compliance projects.

• Document Preparation: Assist in preparing project materials, including kick-off briefs, status reports, and meeting minutes.

• Vendor Solutions: Support the deployment of compliance vendor solutions by coordinating logistics and monitoring progress.

• Research and Analysis: Conduct research on AML/CFT topics as needed and maintain compliance systems like Relativity.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Legal Studies, Economics, Social Sciences, or a related field.

• Experience: 1-2 years of experience in compliance, legal support, project coordination, or paralegal roles.

• Background: Background or strong interest in regulatory affairs preferred.

• Skills: Excellent organizational skills, tech-savvy, and data-driven; comfortable learning new systems and conducting analysis using Excel, Python, or similar tools.

The Compliance Officer is a key member of the MEA Legal and Compliance team, responsible for ensuring that Cigna's business in the UAE operates in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

As a senior compliance expert, you will work closely with colleagues in Legal and Compliance to provide accurate, proportionate, and timely compliance and regulatory advice to support Cigna's operational, strategic, and financial goals. You will maintain and enhance Cigna's compliance framework and program in the UAE, manage a team of direct reports to oversee compliance in the UAE, and influence and collaborate with business leaders, legal, audit, information protection, privacy, and compliance leadership to define, develop, and implement business unit compliance, privacy, and ethics programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and enhance Cigna's compliance framework and program in the UAE.
• Manage a team of direct reports to oversee compliance in the UAE.
• Influence and collaborate with business leaders, legal, audit, information protection, privacy, and compliance leadership to define, develop, and implement business unit compliance, privacy, and ethics programs.
• Create an annual compliance plan for the UAE and the wider MEA region based on risk assessment.
• Establish and execute testing and monitoring plans against key compliance risks.
• Provide draft and final reports regarding testing and monitoring to legal and compliance leadership.
• Provide quarterly updates of progress against the compliance plan to legal and compliance leadership.
• Deliver compliance (regulatory and ethics) training to the business unit.
• Facilitate implementation of new compliance requirements by the first line of defense.
• Draft new compliance policies as needed.
• Provide guidance and support to the business unit in managing data and privacy issues, including breach management remediation plans, data subject access requests, and data privacy impact assessments.
• Assist the Legal team in identifying and interpreting new laws, regulations, and market practices.
• Be a champion for the Cigna Ethics program.
• Partner with the international privacy team to drive privacy compliance in the UAE.
• Lead and/or support compliance projects in the UAE or wider ME region.

The successful candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in the compliance field within Healthcare Insurance/Insurance in the United Arab Emirates. A strong understanding of insurance-related and data protection laws in the UAE is essential. The ideal candidate will be able to work independently, multitask, and prioritize effectively in a high-paced environment. Previous experience in leading teams or high-value strategic projects is necessary.

The successful candidate must have strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills. Excellent written and oral communication skills are required, along with the ability to provide guidance on complex matters in a clear and concise manner. Ability to present sound, persuasive rationale for ideas or opinions is also essential.

This role is based in Dubai, UAE, and candidates preferably will have regional experience. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, age, disability, sex, childbirth (including pregnancy), related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity, expression, veteran or military status, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital or familial status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable equal employment opportunity laws.

We are seeking a skilled Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accuracy and completeness of product registration files.

• You will compile complete and submit product registration files, monitoring and tracking the progress of registration activities to expedite the approval process.
• Maintain records of new product regulatory updates and the validity periods of existing product registrations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the designated Regulatory Affairs representative for assigned regulatory projects.
• Prepare and submit lifecycle maintenance regulatory submissions in a timely and compliant manner.
• Manage project timelines deliverables and ensure alignment with both regulatory and business requirements.
• Provide regular status updates and project reports to management.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• UAE National (Emirati) is a mandatory requirement.
• Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or related field.
• Excellent attention to detail organizational and communication skills.
• In-depth understanding of regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong commitment to compliance quality and regulatory excellence.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work on exciting regulatory projects.
• Professional development training and knowledge enhancement activities.

What We Offer:

A challenging and rewarding career opportunity in a dynamic environment. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

Product Registration:

• Compile complete and submit product registration files ensuring the accuracy and completeness of all required documentation.
• Monitor and track the progress of registration activities coordinating with relevant stakeholders to expedite the approval process and ensuring timely followup until final approval is obtained.
• Maintain records of new product regulatory updates and the validity periods of existing product registrations.
• Review and verify Arabic labels to ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Project Management:

• Serve as the designated Regulatory Affairs representative for assigned regulatory projects.
• Prepare and submit lifecycle maintenance regulatory submissions in a timely and compliant manner.
• Manage project timelines deliverables and ensure alignment with both regulatory and business requirements.
• Provide regular status updates and project reports to management.

Compliance and Best Practice:

• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with current regulatory legislation guidelines and best practices.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies and quality standards across all regulatory activities.

Qualifications :

Qualifications and Requirements:

• UAE National (Emirati) is a mandatory requirement.
• Bachelors degree in pharmacy.
• Excellent attention to detail organizational and communication skills.
• Indepth understanding of regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Strong commitment to compliance quality and regulatory excellence.

ree or Higher

Additional Information :

• Perform any additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by the Regulatory Affairs Manager.
• Actively engage in ongoing professional development training and knowledge enhancement activities.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime

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The ideal candidate should have experience in compliance risk management and the ability to conduct regulatory gap analysis.

Strong communication skills and the ability to manage multiple projects under pressure are essential.