8 Regulatory Affairs jobs in the United Arab Emirates

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.

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

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 to 5 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.

Job Title: Corporate Compliance Specialist

This position supports global compliance programs, focusing on compliance-focused learning and development elements. We leverage existing resources while identifying new opportunities.

• We assist in training roll-out and follow-ups, including annual Code of Conduct and other online courses.
• The timely completion of all annual online compliance trainings is crucial; we maintain a tracking process to ensure compliance.
• We coordinate third-party compliance trainings in all locations and track compliance.
• Our team assists in compliance communication (posters, emails) and coordination.
• We coordinate and communicate Compliance policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Support staff and other functions collaborate with us in promoting compliance initiatives via newsletters.
• We communicate compliance updates and developments in all locations.
• Supporting compliance initiatives and related administrative work are essential responsibilities.
• Drafting, editing, and formatting letters and legal documents as instructed by Associate General Counsel is also part of this role.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in a related field is required.
• A minimum of three years of experience in a similar role is expected.
• We seek highly detail-oriented individuals with strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with PowerPoint, Visio, and other electronic tools is necessary. The ability to produce graphs and reports using Excel and other similar software is also required.
• Experience with electronic databases and systems is an asset.

We are seeking a professional to manage our compliance testing and monitoring plan. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in compliance and regulatory affairs .

The role involves planning, developing, and implementing a risk-based compliance testing and monitoring plan to ensure that our operations are aligned with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the Group Compliance Testing and Monitoring plan, working closely with business units to undertake reviews and issue reports.

This function is also responsible for maintaining a log of all compliance and regulatory related issues across the Group and tracking and reporting them.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing the annual Compliance Testing and Monitoring plan, testing schedules, templates, and associated working papers.
• Performing Compliance testing and monitoring reviews within the Group.
• Consulting with relevant departments to ensure effective coverage, scope, and approach to delivering reviews.
• Executing compliance testing and monitoring reviews (desk/thematic) in accordance with the Group Compliance Reviews procedure.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Management, Banking, or Finance, preferably with certification in compliance , corporate governance , risk management , or internal audit .
• At least 4-5 years of experience in compliance and/or audit in a reputable bank.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and challenging environment. As a member of our team, you will receive:

• A competitive salary package.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.

As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will be responsible for leading the compilation of regulatory submissions to health authorities worldwide. Your key role will involve drafting high-quality product information, clinical information, and literature searches to support these submissions.

• Compile and prepare registration dossiers for submission to health authorities in various countries
• Draft and submit product information, clinical information, and other supporting documents as required
• Conduct literature searches to gather relevant data for regulatory submissions
• Coordinate with regulatory agents, distributors, and internal teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements

In this role, you will be expected to maintain up-to-date knowledge of current regulatory guidelines, policies, and practices issued by health ministries. You will also be responsible for monitoring relevant governmental bodies to identify changes in legislation and regulations.

• Strong understanding of regulatory affairs principles and practices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace culture. If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for regulatory affairs, we encourage you to apply today.