44 Medical Affairs jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Job Description

July 2025 - Jan. 2026 (Dubai)

Our company will kick start your career journey within the Pharmaceutical industry. We will empower you to Invent for Life. You will be part of a diverse and inclusive multiskilled team of highly motivated individuals. We keep the patient at the very heart of all that we do and strive to find solutions and treatments for some of the world's most challenging healthcare needs.

• Gain hands-on experience within the pharmaceutical industry
• Ability to grow your potential and be part of a diverse team of employees
• Work within a challenging and dynamic work environment
• Gain strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Creating and maintaining dashboards, automating workflows, and developing applications using Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate.
• Supporting the EEMEA Medical Affairs team and contributing to projects, events management apps, LDG tools, digital, and GenAI projects for Medical Affairs teams.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions.

• Fluency in English
• Graduating in 2026 or later
• Ability to work 40 hours per week
• Advanced communication skills
• Expertise in Microsoft Office
• Educational background in IT, Computer Applications, Data Analysis, or a related field
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Monthly stipend
• Buddy and mentor support during your journey
• Learning opportunities

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Additional Details

• Employee Status: Intern/Coop (Fixed Term)
• Relocation: N/A
• VISA Sponsorship: N/A
• Travel Requirements: N/A
• Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
• Shift: N/A
• Valid Driving License: N/A
• Hazardous Material(s): N/A
• Job Posting End Date: 05/14/2025

Note: A job posting is effective until 11:59:59 PM on the day before the listed end date. Please ensure you apply before this deadline.

Required Experience: Intern

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the medical affairs strategy for assigned therapeutic areas, products, and business units across the UAE and Gulf region.
• Establish and maintain relationships with KOLs, hospitals, regulatory bodies, academic institutions, and healthcare providers.
• Guide and approve the development of scientific content, publications, CME programs, and promotional review.
• Serve as the primary medical representative at industry conferences, advisory boards, and strategic partnerships.
• Support regulatory and market access teams with clinical insights and evidence generation activities.
• Ensure compliance with UAE regulatory standards, company SOPs, and international medical affairs codes.
• Collaborate with pharmacovigilance and quality teams for risk-benefit evaluations and safety communications.
• Drive initiatives in medical education, scientific exchange, and field force training.

• Education: MBBS / MD / PharmD or PhD in life sciences or medicine (required)

• Board certification or specialization in a relevant therapeutic area is preferred.

• Experience: 2-5+ years in medical affairs, clinical development, or regulatory-medical strategy.

Interested candidates can share their CV via WhatsApp or call to .

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

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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Compliance Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in compliance and regulatory affairs, with the ability to analyze complex issues and develop effective solutions.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining compliance programs, ensuring that all regulatory requirements are met and that the company's operations are conducted in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

In addition, the Compliance Manager will be responsible for identifying and mitigating compliance risks, developing and implementing policies and procedures, and conducting training and awareness programs for employees.

If you have a strong passion for compliance and regulatory affairs, and are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, we encourage you to apply.

• Significant experience in compliance and regulatory affairs
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees at all levels
• Experience with policy development and implementation
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment

If you are a motivated and results-driven individual with a passion for compliance and regulatory affairs, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

At Julphar, we are on a journey of culture transformation & our mission is to provide a better quality of life for the entire family by delivering best in class solutions and real value with compassion and professionalism.Our core values: Respect, Collaboration, innovation, Integrity and Compassion - Combined with a focus on diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities - are key drivers in our aim to make a positive impact on the lives of the patients we serve, enable Talents , create a healthy work environment, and accomplish our goals through world-class research and with the compassion and commitment of our employees.

• Responsible for the overall compilation of regulatory submissions to the Health Authorities, drafting Product Information, Clinical Information, literature searches to support submissions, product analysis, changes in manufacturing, pack sizes, CPI and PIL development, packaging changes, notification and other regulatory activities.
• Prepare and submit the Registration dossiers for the health authorities in different countries as per their current guidelines.
• Respond to the queries received from the health authorities. 4. Review of outsourced registration dossier
• Review of open part API drug master file (APIDMF)
• Coordinate with the regulatory agents in countries, distributors, and other departments concerned with fulfilling the registration requirements.
• Update the product-specific APQR sheet, which comprises complete approved information related to the product at the time of approval in the related market.
• Ensure that all state and International regulatory requirements are addressed for the marketed products and New Product submission.
• Monitor proactively relevant governmental bodies to identify changes in legislation/regulations.
• Maintains knowledge of the current regulatory guidelines environment by reviewing and communicating current decrees policies/practices issued by Health Ministry.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation within the regulatory database
  
  

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Regulatory Affairs Coordinator to support regulatory activities at our UAE-based manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for compiling and coordinating product and site-specific regulatory dossiers for submission to global health authorities, including support for GMP audits. The ideal candidate will collaborate closely with Quality Assurance (QA), manufacturing, and technical teams at the site, as well as regional regulatory teams. Experience with local UAE and GCC regulatory requirements is preferred, with an understanding of global CTD requirements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collate, compile, and review regulatory dossiers for product and site registrations in various international markets, including GMP audit dossiers.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and regulatory compliance of all documentation submitted.
• Review and verify the correctness and regulatory alignment of Artwork (AW) prior to submission.
• Act as a key liaison between regional regulatory teams and site-based technical functions (QA, QC, Production, Engineering).
• Coordinate technical responses and ensure timely resolution of queries raised by health authorities during or post submission through regional RA teams.
• Maintain an organized and up-to-date archive of all regulatory submissions made from the site.
• Implement proper version control, submission tracking, and document retrieval protocols.
• Monitor submission timelines and follow up with internal teams to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Ensure alignment with both international regulatory expectations and local UAE / GCC requirements.
• Provide regular status updates on submissions and queries to the Head of International Regulatory Affairs.
• Support documentation requests for internal audits, inspections, and compliance reviews.

CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE

• Bachelors or masters degree in pharmacy (preferred)
• 2 to5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, ideally in a manufacturing or site-based setting within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Preferred : Experience with handling guidelines of UAE Ministry of Health (MoHAP), GCC-DR, Oman, Bahrain, or other Gulf regulatory bodies.
• Practical knowledge of CTD / eCTD dossier formats and GMP audit preparation.

Key Skills and Competencies

• Strong communication, collaboration, and coordination skills across technical and regulatory functions.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and document management capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and adapt to dynamic regulatory requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and document control systems.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and handling regulatory queries.

Coordinator
• Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Reporting to: Compliance & Master Data Director

Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates

At Sephora, beauty is about feeling seen, valued, and empowered, individually and collectively. It is connecting deeply with others, celebrating diversity and inclusivity, unlocking your potential and making a difference every day. Together, we belong to something beautiful.

Since its inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, Sephora has been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. Today, Sephora continues to break with convention to drive its mission: champion a world of inspiration and inclusion where everyone can celebrate their beauty.

With 56,000 employees in 35 countries, we connect customers and beauty brands within the world's most passionate beauty community. With a curation of nearly 500 brands, and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of products: fragrances, makeup, hair care, skincare. and much more.

You will excel and enjoy this position if you are ready to actively handle the following missions:

• To enter data from various source documents into the computer system for processing, here on the Authorities online system related to suppliers and products.
• Notification of Sephora Own Brand and Exclusive brands- prepares source data for computer entry by compiling and sorting information from regulatory documents such as ingredients lists / excel sheets prepared by the brands.
• Establishing entry priorities from brands and suppliers.
• Enters data in the online systems by inputting alphabetic and numeric information on keyboard according to screen format of the online system.
• Maintains data entry requirements/complies with data integrity.
• Check completed work for accuracy.
• Lead times for product notifications.
• Store completed documents in designed locations.
• Maintain the registration tracking files with certificates numbers and validity dates.
• Help and Support on the labelling Back and Forth exchanges with the brands and creation of artworks.

Do not hesitate to apply if you have:

• Bachelor's degree in science, pharmacy, regulatory affairs.
• 1 to 2 years in regulatory affairs and cosmetic industry, preferably in retail or FMCG.
• Proficiency in planning tools (RELEX, SAP, Oracle, etc.) and Microsoft Excel/Power BI.
• Strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and stakeholder management.
• Data input, Ownership & Execution Focus.
• Collaborative Communication.

Here, you will find:

• Community. In which authenticity is embraced, and the strength of our differences fuels our collective spirit.
• Culture of Empowerment. Learning & growth, that offers you the tools, space and opportunity to learn, innovate and lead.
• Work that Brings Fulfilment. From delighting clients every day, to inspiring our industry at large, every action makes a difference.

Join us and belong to something beautiful

We are seeking a Compliance Officer to monitor, assess and advise on compliance risks, regulations and policies across the business.

• Provide compliance oversight and advisory across business units, ensuring adherence to local and international regulatory standards.
• Review and update internal policies and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance,adherence to all applicable legislation and DFSA regulations.
• Monitor regulatory developments in the UAE and DIFC, providing impact analysis and implementation plans.
• Design and implement compliance frameworks, policies and procedures that align with the Group's strategic objectives.
• Support first line business in taking direct ownership of managing and controlling financial crime related risks.
• Act as the designated point of contact for notifications and suspicious activity reporting under DFSA AML regulations.
• Provide support for broader Compliance projects and strategic initiatives as needed.
• Perform risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Risk, Legal, Audit) to embed a strong compliance culture.
• Deliver compliance training programs to staff.

• Minimum of 4-6 years of experience in compliance, preferably within the financial services or banking sector.
• Strong knowledge of UAE Central Bank regulations (DFSA, CBUAE, federal law, etc), FATF guidelines, and international best practices.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Professional certifications such as CAMS, CRCM, or equivalent are highly desirable.