Pharmacist responsible

Fidia Pharma GmbH; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Pension fund

Health fund

Canteen

Staff discounts

Job summary

Fidia Farmaceutici in Dubai is seeking a senior regulatory and supply chain professional to manage import/export licenses, MOHAP registrations, and regulatory audits. The role oversees inbound and outbound pharmaceutical logistics, including cold-chain products, ensuring compliance with UAE regulations.

You will work across Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain and Finance, supporting inspections and ensuring accurate documentation and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Pharm.D from an accredited university.
• Valid UAE pharmacist license/eligibility or ability to obtain required authorization.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical logistics/regulatory affairs/QA/QC in UAE/GCC.

Responsibilities

• Obtain and renew MOHAP import/export licenses and register product lines; manage MOHAP/EDE permits via government portals.
• Coordinate customs clearance and ensure shipping docs align with UAE laws.
• Liaise with MOHAP/EDE inspectors during audits and regulatory inquiries.
• Oversee inbound/outbound pharma logistics including cold-chain; approve batches for release per regulatory authorizations.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Pharma logistics

GDP/GSP

Audit readiness

Cross-functional collaboration

Arabic language

English language

Education

Bachelor’s in Pharmacy

Pharm.D

Tools

MOHAP e-portals

Job description

Founded in 1946, Fidia is an Italian multinational pharmaceutical company, with R&D, manufacturing, marketing and sales capabilities, and an extensive product portfolio, mainly based on Hyaluronic Acid, in strategic therapeutic areas such as Joint Care, Eye Care, Skin Care, Specialty Care, Health&Wellness Care. Headquartered in Abano Terme (PD), Fidia extends its global reach through local partners and distributors in 120+ countries worldwide, as well as with wholly owned subsidiaries.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

1.Regulatory & Import/Export Management

• Obtain and renew company commercial import/export licenses and register product lines with MOHAP / EDE.
• Manage the application and issuance of shipment-level MOHAP Import & Export Permits via government e-portals.
• Coordinate customs clearance procedures and ensure shipping documentation (Certificates of Analysis, Packing Lists, Invoices, Temperature Loggers) aligns with UAE laws.
• Function as the key liaison for MOHAP/EDE inspectors during audits or regulatory inquiries.
• Oversee facility validation, environmental monitoring setup, mapping (temperature and humidity qualification), and HVAC/cold-chain system commissioning.
• Function as the main point of contact for MOHAP and health authority inspections, internal/external audits, and principal client audits.

Operational Oversight & Supply Chain Integrity

• Supervise inbound clearance, receipt, quarantine release, storage, picking, packing, and outbound dispatch of pharmaceuticals, cold-chain products (2°C–8°C, frozen), and medical devices.
• Approve batches/shipments for release into local and export markets in alignment with regulatory authorizations

Job Location : Dubai – UAE

Employment type: Full time 2 years contract

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Professional Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from an accredited university.
• Valid UAE pharmacist license/eligibility or the ability to obtain the required professional authorization, as applicable to the role.
• Previous experience in a Responsible Pharmacist / Pharmacist-in-Charge capacity would be highly desirable.

Experience

• 5+ years of progressive experience in pharmaceutical logistics, wholesale distribution, regulatory affairs, Quality Assurance/Quality Control or a related pharmaceutical environment.
• Strong experience within the UAE/GCC pharmaceutical sector.
• Solid knowledge of UAE pharmaceutical regulations, import/export requirements and customs procedures.
• Practical experience with GDP/GSP, pharmaceutical warehousing and cold-chain operations.
• Experience dealing with regulatory inspections and audits.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong regulatory and compliance mindset.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation discipline.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Regulatory, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial and Finance teams.
• Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English;

Fidia benefits:

In Fidia you will have unlimited access to training and coaching programs aligned with market best practices and opportunities for professional development through participation in internal job posting processes, pension fund with company integration and health fund, merit review and referral programs, company canteen, staff discounts and access to the flu vaccination campaign.

Fidia Farmaceutici promotes parity and inclusion in all its actions.
All people from the status of candidate to that of employee and throughout the duration of their employment relationship are entitled to the same opportunities and protections regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, migration background, religion, nationality, age.
All company procedures are therefore drafted in compliance with the principles expressed in the previous point; any divergences should be promptly brought to the attention of the People & Culture Department.