Director R&D, Product Development, and Technical Transfer

Aspire Life Sciences Search; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the biopharma space seeks a Director of R&D, Product Development, and Technical Transfer. This pivotal role involves managing product development, ensuring regulatory compliance, and leading innovative projects to strengthen the company's market position. The ideal candidate will drive the R&D vision and lead a high-performing team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a focus on management or a related field.
• Experience in R&D and product development within biopharma or medical sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the product development lifecycle from concept to commercialization.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards including FDA and EMA.
• Lead cross-functional R&D teams.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Job description

Director R&D, Product Development, and Technical Transfer

Bachelor of Business Administration(Management)

Nationality

Any Nationality

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site

Reporting Line: Group Technical Director

The Director of R&D, Product Development, and Technical Transfer is responsible for shaping the organization s innovation pipeline, overseeing the full lifecycle of product development from concept through commercialization, and managing the seamless transfer of technologies into manufacturing environments.

This pivotal role ensures that all R&D efforts are scientifically rigorous, regulatory-compliant, and aligned with both market demands and internal production capabilities. The Director leads cross-functional scientific teams, formulates development strategies, oversees technical troubleshooting, and ensures scale-up readiness. Collaboration with regulatory, manufacturing, and commercial teams is critical to enable high-impact product launches and sustainable innovation.

Reporting to the Group Technical Director, the Director plays a central role in accelerating growth, strengthening scientific capability, and positioning the organization as a regional and global innovator in the biopharma space.

• Define and drive the long-term R&D vision aligned with organizational strategy.
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence and continuous innovation.
• Explore emerging technologies to enhance pipeline sustainability and competitive edge.
• Guide early-stage research and technical feasibility to support new product initiatives.

Product Development Lifecycle

• Manage end-to-end development of pharmaceutical products, from early formulation to commercial registration.
• Oversee analytical method development, process design, and lifecycle improvements.
• Ensure all product specifications meet regulatory, clinical, and market expectations.
• Lead the execution of technology transfer to internal or external manufacturing partners.
• Align scale-up strategies with operational capabilities and regulatory standards.
• Oversee process validation, documentation, and cross-functional readiness activities.

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure all development and transfer activities comply with global standards (e.g., FDA, EMA, ICH).
• Support regulatory submissions including CTD, IND, and ANDA packages.
• Embed cGMP, GLP, and quality-by-design (QbD) principles into all phases of development.

Scientific & External Collaboration

• Represent the organization in joint development partnerships, licensing assessments, and external conferences.
• Engage with academia, CROs, and CMOs to foster collaboration and technical excellence.
• Communicate R&D outcomes to executive leadership and external stakeholders.

Team Leadership & Operational Excellence

• Lead, coach, and build high-performing multidisciplinary R&D teams.
• Set clear KPIs, resource plans, and timelines across the development portfolio.
• Promote a results-oriented culture with emphasis on innovation, accountability, and efficiency.

Company Industry

• Medical
• Medical Devices

Department / Functional Area

• Administration

Keywords

• Director R&D
• Product Development
• And Technical Transfer

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