Head of Product Development & Regulatory Affairs

RTC-1 Employment Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 201,000 - 335,000; Full time

Job summary

RTC-1 Employment Services seeks a Head of Product Development & Regulatory Affairs in Dubai to lead beverage NPD and regulatory compliance. The role covers formulation, scale‑up and end‑to‑end development for hydration/electrolyte and energy drinks.

The candidate should have 5+ years in beverage NPD/R&D and regulatory affairs, with strong knowledge of UAE/GCC, EU, UK or US regulations. You will liaise with manufacturers, labs, flavor houses and suppliers to ensure successful commercialization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years in beverage NPD/R&D and regulatory affairs.
• Experience with UAE/GCC and international food regulations.

Responsibilities

• Bridge formulation, scale-up and regulatory affairs for beverages.
• Oversee regulatory compliance, product registration, labeling and claims.
• Coordinate with manufacturers, labs and suppliers for trials and scale-up.
• Manage packaging, reformulation and continuous product improvement.

Skills

NPD/R&D expertise

Regulatory affairs

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science/Tech/Chemistry/Nutrition/Pharmaceutical Sciences/Biotechnology

Job description

Position Title

Head of Product Development & Regulatory Affairs

Employment Type

Full Time

Salary

up to 30,000 inclusive depending on experience and qualifications

Job Location

Dubai, UAE

About the Client

A Dubai based, growing tech-enabled Commercial business backed by a diversified holding group serving the region

Job Description

• Bridge formulation, scale-up and food regulatory affairs, end-to-end development of beverage specifically for hydration/electrolyte and energy drinks.
• Manage regulatory compliance, product registration, labeling, nutritional information and claims, ensuring products meet applicable UAE/GCC and target-market food regulations.
• Partner with manufacturers, laboratories, flavor houses and ingredient suppliers to manage trials, testing, production scale-up, quality standards and successful commercialization.
• Manage packaging and product reformulation and continuous improvement of existing products.

Qualifications

• Open to Asian and European candidates, preferably 50 years old or below, with a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food Science, Food Technology, Chemistry, Nutrition, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Biotechnology, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in beverage NPD/R&D and regulatory affairs, preferably in functional beverages, sports/hydration drinks, energy drinks, functional foods, or nutraceuticals.
• Proven hands‑on experience in beverage development from formulation through commercial production, including functional ingredients such as electrolytes, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, caffeine, and botanicals.
• Experience with UAE/GCC, EU, UK, and/or US food and beverage regulations, including product registration, labeling, shelf‑life/stability testing, and manufacturing scale‑up.