Quality Assurance Officer (Pharmaceutical)

DMC; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company in Dubai is seeking a Quality Assurance Officer to ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and provide QA support for operations. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Chemical Engineering and have at least 2 years of industry experience. Strong communication skills and proficiency in relevant software are necessary. The role includes conducting validation studies, managing documentation, and ensuring a high standard of quality in product manufacturing.

Benefits

Employee Benefits as per UAE Labour Law

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide QA support for shop floor and warehouse operations.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Conduct validation studies per regulations.
• Manage equipment qualification and re-qualification.
• Review and approve batch manufacturing documentation.
• Maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Monitor daily GMP compliance across shop floor activities.

Skills

Quality Assurance

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Communication skills

MS Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Chemical Engineering

Job description

We're recruiting a Quality Assurance Officer for one of our clients, who is a leading pharmaceutical company in Dubai, UAE.

About Our Client

Our client is a pharmaceutical company based in Dubai, operating within a regulated manufacturing and distribution environment. The company is involved in the production and quality assurance of pharmaceutical products, adhering to UAE health authority regulations and internationally recognized GMP standards. With a strong focus on compliance, quality systems, and operational excellence, the organization supports both local and regional markets through structured processes and skilled technical teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide QA support for shop floor and warehouse operations
• Ensure continuous compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) on the shop floor
• Conduct validation studies in line with regulatory requirements
• Manage the qualification and re-qualification of equipment
• Issue, review, and approve batch manufacturing and related documentation
• Prepare, review, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Perform batch document reviews and ensure documentation accuracy and completeness
• Prepare Annual Product Quality Reviews (APQR)
• Maintain and control reference samples of finished products
• Carry out sampling and QA acceptance for regular products and imported finished goods
• Monitor daily GMP compliance across shop floor activities

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent discipline
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and other relevant computer applications
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits

• Employee Benefits as per the UAE Labour Law