Job Details
- Contract Type:
- Unlimited / Full-Time
- Country / City:
- United Arab Emirates / Dubai
- Company:
- Beiersdorf Middle East FZCO (Dubai)
- Job Function:
- Quality Management
Your Tasks
- Lead all regulatory activities across the MENA region for both cosmetics and healthcare portfolios (OTC medical devices), ensuring full compliance with national regulations and business timelines.
- Act as the primary point of contact with key regulatory bodies, managing queries, audits, and authority meetings with professionalism and responsiveness.
- Own the preparation, submission, and lifecycle management of product registrations (new, renewal, variations), coordinating with distributors, health authorities, and internal functions.
- Validate quality requirements for finished goods, relabeling, rework, or product customization activities done in-market; ensure proper approvals, documentation, and batch check and release.
- Define and execute the Regulatory Affairs & Quality strategy & priorities for MENA in alignment with global and regional strategies & objectives, tailored to local market needs and complexities.
- Define and oversee the Consumer Interaction Management process for quality-related topics, ensuring timely investigation, response, and escalation of consumer complaints in alignment with internal standards and regulatory expectations.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of 8 specialists and associates, fostering a collaborative, empowered, and compliance & quality-driven culture.
- Build effective partnerships with external stakeholders to ensure they meet Beiersdorf standards and support continuous business continuity.
- Drive readiness for emerging regulatory changes and trends. Proactively adapting priorities and strategy where needed.
Your Profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline (mandatory).
- Minimum 6–10 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs and Quality in FMCG, cosmetics, or healthcare.
- Proven experience managing a team and interfacing with local regulatory authorities in MENA.
- Prior experience working with international brands and multi-market portfolios.
- UAE licensed pharmacist – is an added advantage
- Solid understanding of MENA regulatory frameworks for cosmetics and medical devices, with proven experience engaging governmental bodies and regulatory authorities.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, capable of interpreting complex requirements and translating them into actionable plans.
