Pharmacist responsible

Fidia Pharma Middle East F.Z.E.; Dubai; Vor Ort; AED 360.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Training programs

Pension fund with company integration

Canteen

Staff discounts

Vaccination campaign

Zusammenfassung

Fidia Pharma Middle East F.Z.E. in Dubai, UAE, seeks a qualified Regulatory & Logistics lead to manage licensing, registrations, and approvals with MOHAP/EDE. The role coordinates customs, audits, and inspections for pharmaceuticals and medical devices, overseeing cold-chain handling and distribution.

The candidate should have 5+ years in pharmaceutical logistics or regulatory affairs, UAE/GCC experience, and a valid UAE pharmacist license or eligibility.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm) or Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D) from an accredited university.
• Valid UAE pharmacist license/eligibility or ability to obtain the required professional authorization.
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical logistics, regulatory affairs or QA/QC.
• Strong knowledge of UAE/GCC pharma regulations and import/export requirements.

Aufgaben

• Regulatory & Import/Export Management: obtain licenses, register products with MOHAP/EDE, manage MOHAP permits, coordinate customs clearance, and liaise with MOHAP inspections.
• Operational Oversight & Supply Chain: supervise inbound clearance, storage, packing, and outbound dispatch for pharmaceuticals and medical devices; approve batches for release.

Kenntnisse

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Communication skills

Arabic language

English language

Ausbildung

B.Pharm or Pharm.D

Tools

MOHAP e-portals

GDP/GSP knowledge

Cold-chain/logistics

Jobbeschreibung

Company Overview

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 Details

Job Location: Dubai - UAE

Employment type: Full time 2 years contract

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

EEO & Inclusion Statement

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.