20 Regulatory Affairs Officers jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Overview

Position Summary: We are inviting UAE Nationals to join our Regulatory Affairs team in the United Arab Emirates as a Regulatory Affairs Associate. This role is crucial in ensuring compliance with local regulations while supporting product lifecycle management and regulatory submissions. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to align regulatory strategies with business goals and contribute to meaningful work that improves lives.

• Preparing, coordinating, and submitting regulatory documents in compliance with local regulations and GSK standards.
• Ensuring timely submissions and approvals to support product launches and lifecycle maintenance.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external stakeholders to align regulatory strategies with business objectives.
• Maintaining regulatory databases and ensuring accurate record-keeping in line with compliance requirements.
• Monitoring changes in local regulations and ensuring adherence to applicable laws and guidelines.
• Providing regulatory guidance to cross-functional teams to support business operations.

• UAE National.
• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, Medicine, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

• Previous experience in regulatory affairs or a related field.
• Familiarity with regulatory submission processes and local guidelines.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Interest in the pharmaceutical industry and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced and dynamic work environment.
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

This role is based on-site in the United Arab Emirates. GSK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from UAE Nationals who are passionate about improving lives and ensuring compliance with local regulations.

If you’re ready to grow your skills, make a positive impact, and contribute to GSK’s mission, apply today!

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

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INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Their collective efforts have earned the Group the Great Place to Work® certification in several markets.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

• Achieve local registrations for all brands within sister companies in each country.
• Maintain an informed awareness of Product Registration and Regulatory guidelines. Update and centralise the products registration.
• Identify constraints and implement product registration for new market openings.
• Efficient coordination and communication with the Brand, local market, and export team for all regulatory related activities. Follow up and answer additional questions from local teams, suppliers, and certifying bodies.
• Create contact and good relationship with regulatory authorities, third parties, certification bodies (Intertek, SGS, Dubai Municipality, ESMA, SFDA, MOH, etc.).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s of science in Industrial pharmacy/chemistry/Biotechnology/pharmaceutical science.
• Experience in the cosmetic or pharmaceutical industry preferably in a regulatory/compliance position would be a plus.
• Fluent in English is compulsory; Arabic and French would be a plus.
• Mastering IT tools and basic Excel preferred.

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

It takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.

Deluxe Holiday Homes is one of the Middle East’s largest vacation‑rental and property‑management operators. The Group manages 800 + holiday homes, runs real‑estate brokerage, maintenance, interior design, warehousing, fleet, and wellness units, and employs 250 + staff in the UAE. Our values: Integrity, Empathy, Professionalism, Dedication, Transparency.

As the first dedicated Compliance Officer, you will safeguard the Group’s licences, revenues, and reputation by ensuring that every landlord, guest, employee, and company document is complete, lawful, and stored correctly, and that all regulatory renewals are handled on time.

• Review all new Management Agreements to ensure inclusion of mandatory DTCM and RERA clauses.

• Verify title deed or POA, landlord identification documents, KYC forms, and IBAN letters before initiating the first landlord payout.

• Ensure commission and revenue-sharing terms align with approved company templates.

• Audit guest files in Guesty, including passport or Emirates ID, signed house rules, terms & conditions, and security deposit receipts.

• Verify DTCM registration and municipality fee postings are completed for each check-in.

• Check employee onboarding documentation, including MOHRE contract, visa, Emirates ID, health insurance, NDAs, and social media policy acknowledgements.

• Ensure timely completion of offboarding requirements, including visa cancellations and end-of-service formalities.

• Validate internal compliance forms such as maintenance logs, refund approvals, guest relocation authorisations, and BD “On Hold” justifications for accuracy and required approvals.

• Escalate unresolved documentation or process gaps exceeding two business days to the respective Department Head and General Manager.

• Maintain a rolling 12-month compliance calendar for all company licences, permits, insurances, vehicle registrations, and civil defence certificates.

• Liaise with PROs and relevant government authorities (DED, DTCM, RERA, FTA, MOHRE) to ensure timely renewals and prevent lapses or fines.

• Monitor UAE legislation and regulatory updates, including RERA circulars, MOHRE reforms, PDPL, and FTA announcements; ensure SOPs are updated within 30 days of changes.

• Draft, update, and enforce compliance SOPs and quick-reference checklists across departments; conduct refresher training sessions where recurring deviations are found.

• Run compliance dashboards in Google Looker Studio using data from Guesty, HubSpot, HRMS, and Oracle ERP to identify and close documentation gaps.

• Issue a monthly Compliance Report summarizing key metrics, risks mitigated, pending violations, and fines avoided.

• Screen all landlords, guests, and counterparties against international sanctions (UN, OFAC, UAE Central Bank) and PEP databases; initiate Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) and file Suspicious Transaction Reports (STRs) when needed.

• Maintain a comprehensive Compliance Register, tracking all licences, regulatory filings, STRs, audit trails, policy versions, and training logs.

• Act as the primary point of contact during external audits or surprise inspections by DTCM, RERA, MOHRE, FTA, or Civil Defence, ensuring timely access to all required documentation.

• Competitive salary with performance bonus

• Comprehensive medical insurance

• Professional development budget for compliance certifications or legal courses

• A dynamic, growth‑oriented culture where you will build the compliance framework from the ground up

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Junior Compliance Officer to join our compliance team.

The successful candidate will support the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance programs to ensure the organization operates in line with regulatory requirements and internal policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the preparation of compliance reports and documentation for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct routine compliance checks, audits, and risk assessments.
• Assist in responding to inquiries from regulators and internal departments.
• Assist in the preparation, review, and submission of FATCA and CRS reports in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Support the implementation of the firm’s AML framework , including monitoring, transaction reviews, and internal reporting.
• Perform KYC checks and client due diligence for institutional and retail clients, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Stay up to date with relevant regulatory updates and industry best practices.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Finance, or related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in compliance, legal, audit, or risk management (internships or part-time roles considered).
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with integrity and confidentiality.
• CISI Certificates holder is preferred

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, bonus and benefits package.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Exposure to a wide range of compliance and risk management activities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.

GM Solutions is hiring a HR Compliance Officer in Dubai with a salary of AED 12,000 - 16,000.

Requirements:

• UAE Experience is a must.
• Candidate must be based in UAE
• Good communication in English is required
• MBA or Degree in management/HR/accounting.
• Experience: 4 - 6 years of experience in a similar in-house role in automotive/ FMCG/ Retail.

The HR Compliance Officer is responsible for ensuring that the organization complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to human resources. This role involves developing, implementing, and overseeing compliance programs, conducting audits, and providing guidance to HR and management teams to mitigate risks and maintain ethical and legal HR practices.

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