16 Regulatory Affairs Manager jobs in Dubai

No visa or accommodation sponsorship

You will be responsible for regulatory activities required at a country level for pharmaceutical products including maintenance and approvals, marketing authorization transfers, communication with the Health Authority, artwork approval, etc., ensuring regulatory compliance in the applicable market(s).

As part of the IQVIA Global Regulatory Affairs department, you will be working with our clients, global pharmaceutical companies.

JOB OVERVIEW

Essential Functions

• Manage the local regulatory submission preparation in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders based on the agreed strategy for designated countries.
• Submit submissions such as renewals, variations, new applications, filings, MAH transfers to the local Health Authority and EMA, and follow up on the local regulatory approval process for designated countries.
• Preparation of local Product Labelling (e.g., SmPC, PIL) in local language for designated countries.
• Artwork review and approval in client systems.
• Manage multiple pharmaceutical products.
• Act as subject matter expert in regulatory processes.
• Acts as a Regulatory Team Leader on more complex projects which may include authoring of regulatory documentation and filling application forms.
• Establishes relationships with customers; may meet face to face to discuss regulatory issues, present lessons learned, and discuss customer comments.
• Acts as a Subject Matter Expert in Regulatory knowledge in Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls or Lifecycle Maintenance / Marketing Authorization Transfers/ Labeling/ Publishing.
• Project budget management.
• Give guidance to junior colleagues including feedback on the quality of technical documents and may assist in their training and development.
• Possible exposure to present to clients on complex regulatory processes and bid defense meetings.
• Act as reviewer for regulatory standard operating procedures.
• Prepare and deliver internal regulatory training if required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience: Typically requires 8-10 years of prior relevant experience.

Education: Masters Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good understanding of the Research and Development process (Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls) relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Possesses specific regulatory or technical expertise.
• Interpersonal communication (oral and written) and organization skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and enthusiasm.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of Maintenance of Marketing Authorization.
• Experience of preparing variation renewal packages and artwork approvals.
• Fluent in English and able to effectively communicate complex business language to those who speak English as a second language.
• Must be fluent in Arabic.

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IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at

No visa or accommodation sponsorship

You will be responsible for regulatory activities required at a country level for pharmaceutical products including maintenance and approvals, marketing authorization transfers, communication with the Health Authority, artwork approval, etc., ensuring regulatory compliance in the applicable market(s).

As part of the IQVIA Global Regulatory Affairs department, you will be working with our clients, global pharmaceutical companies.

JOB OVERVIEW

Essential Functions

1. Manage the local regulatory submission preparation in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders based on the agreed strategy for designated countries.
2. Submit submissions such as renewals, variations, new applications, filings, MAH transfers to the local Health Authority and EMA, and follow up on the local regulatory approval process for designated countries.
3. Preparation of local Product Labelling (e.g., SmPC, PIL) in local language for designated countries.
4. Artwork review and approval in client systems.
5. Manage multiple pharmaceutical products.
6. Act as subject matter expert in regulatory processes.
7. Acts as a Regulatory Team Leader on more complex projects which may include authoring of regulatory documentation and filling application forms.
8. Establishes relationships with customers; may meet face to face to discuss regulatory issues, present lessons learned, and discuss customer comments.
9. Acts as a Subject Matter Expert in Regulatory knowledge in Chemistry Manufacturing and Controls or Lifecycle Maintenance / Marketing Authorization Transfers / Labeling/ Publishing.
10. Project budget management.
11. Give guidance to junior colleagues including feedback on the quality of technical documents and may assist in their training and development.
12. Possible exposure to present to clients on complex regulatory processes and bid defense meetings.
13. Act as reviewer for regulatory standard operating procedures.
14. Prepare and deliver internal regulatory training if required.

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Experience: Typically requires 8-10 years of prior relevant experience.

Education: Masters Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline.

Skills and Abilities:

• Good understanding of the Research and Development process (Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls) relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Possesses specific regulatory or technical expertise.
• Interpersonal communication (oral and written) and organization skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and enthusiasm.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of Maintenance of Marketing Authorization.
• Experience of preparing variation renewal packages and artwork approvals.
• Fluent in English and able to effectively communicate complex business language to those who speak English as a second language.
• Must be fluent in Arabic.

#LIRemote

IQVIA is a leading global provider of advanced analytics, technology solutions, and clinical research services to the life sciences industry. We believe in pushing the boundaries of human science and data science to make the biggest impact possible to help our customers create a healthier world. Learn more at

At HikmaSolutions, we put people at the heart of our recruitment approach. True to our core values, we are seeking an ambitious and compassionate candidate to join our client's team in Dubai as a Compliance and Regulatory Affairs Manager. Together, we will ensure you thrive in a stimulating and fulfilling work environment where your potential can truly flourish.

Step into the world of compliance within the UAE's financial sector

In this pivotal role, you will be the primary liaison with the Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and other local regulators. Here's your mission:

• Ensure compliance with Category II Retail Payment Service license requirements, including adherence to policies and procedures.
• Prepare and submit regulatory reports accurately and promptly.
• Conduct regulatory gap analyses, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), and sanctions risk assessments to identify and manage risks associated with payment services.
• Develop and implement compliance policies and procedures aligned with UAE regulations.
• Support the creation of a tailored risk management framework for UAE operations.

Here's what we're looking for:

• You will ensure that customer due diligence (CDD/EDD) processes meet regulatory standards.
• Implement and manage transaction monitoring systems for UAE operations, reporting suspicious activities to the UAE Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU).
• Your expertise is crucial in reviewing new products and services to ensure compliance with UAE regulatory and AML requirements.
• Build strong relationships with local partner banks and third-party providers through thorough due diligence.
• Collaborate with global compliance teams to ensure alignment with international standards for UAE operations.
• Provide training to directors, officers, and employees on compliance policies and regulatory updates.

Why you?

• You hold a Bachelor's degree in technology, data, law, finance, or a related field. A compliance certification is a valuable asset.
• Your minimum of 7 years of experience managing compliance programs within UAE financial institutions (payment services, fintech, or banking) speaks for itself. Experience in other MENA countries is a plus.
• Your in-depth knowledge of UAE payment services regulations is essential.
• You have a proven track record in handling CBUAE compliance requirements, especially for Category I/II payment licenses.
• As a native Arabic speaker, your English fluency is exceptional, along with your understanding of cross-border payment products.
• Your analytical prowess is renowned, enabling you to navigate the intricate world of compliance with ease.

If you're ready to embrace this challenge and become a key player in the UAE's financial compliance landscape, we eagerly await your application

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 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

Mastercard's Global Regulatory Organization is seeking a highly experienced Senior Counsel to lead and deliver regulatory support for the company's commercial and New Payments Flows (CNPF) division in the Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (EEMEA) region.

The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and experience in delivering strategic and tactical regulatory advice on products and strategy involving money transfers that extend beyond traditional point-of-sale transactions.

• Serve as lead regulatory counsel for Mastercard's CNPF division in the EEMEA region, advising on product implications of relevant regulations for both domestic and international money transfers.
• Participate in the development and execution of regulatory strategies related to money transfer activities.
• Engage in the product development process to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and licensing requirements.
• Develop global insights for Executive Management on the regulatory implications of strategic initiatives.
• Review and analyze regulatory advice to advance strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with global and regional Mastercard regulatory and product counsel, as well as external counsel, to provide advice on new licenses, supervisory matters, compliance, examinations, and systems of control related to licensing requirements.
• Partner with regional regulatory colleagues to engage with and build positive relationships with regulators.
• Provide support to Mastercard's Franchise and Anti-Money Laundering groups.
• Monitor relevant regulatory changes and work closely with internal stakeholders to determine the impact of these changes.
• Build and maintain a strong working knowledge of laws and regulatory themes related to payments, money transfer, e-commerce, banking / financial services, domestic payment schemes, and anti-money laundering.

• Advanced degree in law or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in regulatory affairs, preferably in the payments industry.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality regulatory advice and supporting business growth.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Opportunity to work with a leading global technology company in the payments industry.
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing regulatory activities required at a country level for pharmaceutical products, ensuring regulatory compliance in the applicable market(s).

This role involves working closely with global pharmaceutical companies to manage regulatory submissions, submit applications and follow-ups, and prepare product labelling.

Main Responsibilities:

• Manage Regulatory Submissions
• Submit Applications and Follow-ups
• Product Labelling Preparation
• Artwork Review and Approval
• Multiple Product Management
• Subject Matter Expertise
• Team Leadership
• Customer Relationships
• Regulatory Knowledge
• Project Budget Management
• Mentorship and Training
• Presentation and Communication
• Regulatory Standard Operating Procedures Review

Requirements:

• Typically requires 8-10 years of prior relevant experience.
• Masters Degree in Life Sciences or related discipline.
• Good understanding of the Research and Development process (Chemistry Manufacturing & Controls) relevant regulatory guidelines.
• Possesses specific regulatory or technical expertise.
• Interpersonal communication (oral and written) and organization skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, managers, and clients.
• Demonstrates self-motivation and enthusiasm.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a rapidly changing environment.
• Knowledge of Maintenance of Marketing Authorization.
• Experience of preparing variation renewal packages and artwork approvals.
• Fluent in English and able to effectively communicate complex business language to those who speak English as a second language. Must be fluent in Arabic.

Mastercard's Global Regulatory team is responsible for liaising with key regulators and law enforcement officials to prevent or minimize the impact of adverse regulations on company profitability and growth potential.

This role reports to the Assistant General Counsel, Regulatory for Eastern Europe and Middle East Africa (EEMEA) based in Johannesburg.

• Support the development and execution of regulatory strategy in the EEMEA region
• Proactively engage with central banks across the region to advance Mastercard's business strategy across markets
• Engage on timely submission of regulatory filings/submissions and develop responses to requests in accordance with internal processes and procedures
• Guide the organization by providing regulatory advice on various matters arising at the individual country level as well as the region level
• Participate in multidimensional projects across business units/regions, successfully navigating throughout the organization by partnering effectively with individuals from other departments and delivering results
• Participate in the defense of the company in proceedings or quasi-proceedings with regulators in the region
• Evaluate and identify EEMEA and country-level regulatory risk and support teams with assessing and implementing controls to mitigate risks