Regulatory & Technical (RegTech) Specialist

MRG; Dubai; On-site; AED 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

MRG Pharmaceutical Consultancies L.L.C (MRG) in Dubai, UAE, seeks a licensed pharmacist to join as Regulatory & Technical (RegTech) Specialist. The role spans UAE product registration, BD support, and building the firm's digital regulatory platform.

The candidate should have 2–4 years in regulatory affairs for pharma and medical devices, strong English, and a willingness to work hands-on with data, tools, and client-facing activities. On-site role with competitive package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy.
• Active UAE pharmacist licence (MOHAP, DHA or DOH) – required.
• 2–4 years of regulatory affairs and product registration for pharmaceuticals and medical devices.
• Working knowledge of UAE registration requirements for pharmaceuticals, medical devices or cosmetics.
• Comfortable with digital tools and keen to use technology to improve regulatory work.
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, compile and submit registration files for pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics with UAE authorities (MOHAP / EDE and relevant emirate-level regulators).
• Follow up on submissions, respond to authority queries and track approvals through to registration.
• Take part in MRG's regulatory digital transformation: help design, test and improve the platforms, tools and automated workflows we use to manage registrations.
• Turn regulatory requirements and processes into structured data, templates and digital checklists.
• Keep regulatory data in MRG's systems accurate and up to date, including submissions, licences, deadlines and client files.
• Use digital tools and AI to speed up dossier preparation, gap checks and regulatory tracking.
• Support the BD team with client meetings, technical presentations, proposals and regulatory pathway assessments.
• Review client dossiers and technical documents for gaps and give clear regulatory advice.
• Keep up with UAE regulatory and e-submission updates and share them with the team and clients.
• Coordinate with MRG's regulatory and RegTech teams in KSA and Egypt on multi-market projects.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

English communication

Digital tools

Client-facing

Organised & detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Low-code platforms

AI assistants

Job description

Regulatory & Technical (RegTech) Specialist – Dubai, UAE

Company: M R G Pharmaceutical Consultancies L.L.C (Medical Regulations Gate – MRG) Location: Dubai, UAE (on-site) Employment type: Full-time Experience: 2–4 years in regulatory affairs and registration (pharma and medical devices)

About MRG

Medical Regulations Gate (MRG) is a licensed Authorized Representative and regulatory consultancy serving manufacturers of pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Syria. We are ISO 13485:2016 certified and hold the AR licence directly, so our clients get one accountable partner from submission to market access.

The Role

We are growing our UAE office and are looking for a licensed pharmacist to join us as a Regulatory & Technical (RegTech) Specialist. The role combines three areas: UAE product registration, technical support to our Business Development team, and helping build MRG's digital regulatory platform. It suits someone who wants a regulatory career where regulation meets technology.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, compile and submit registration files for pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics with UAE authorities (MOHAP / EDE and relevant emirate-level regulators)
• Follow up on submissions, respond to authority queries and track approvals through to registration
• Take part in MRG's regulatory digital transformation: help design, test and improve the platforms, tools and automated workflows we use to manage registrations
• Turn regulatory requirements and processes into structured data, templates and digital checklists
• Keep regulatory data in MRG's systems accurate and up to date, including submissions, licences, deadlines and client files
• Use digital tools and AI to speed up dossier preparation, gap checks and regulatory tracking
• Support the BD team with client meetings, technical presentations, proposals and regulatory pathway assessments
• Review client dossiers and technical documents for gaps and give clear regulatory advice
• Keep up with UAE regulatory and e-submission updates and share them with the team and clients
• Coordinate with MRG's regulatory and RegTech teams in KSA and Egypt on multi-market projects

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy
• Active UAE pharmacist licence (MOHAP, DHA or DOH) – required
• 2–4 years of experience in regulatory affairs and product registration for pharmaceuticals and medical devices
• Working knowledge of UAE registration requirements for pharmaceuticals, medical devices or cosmetics
• Comfortable with digital tools and keen to use technology to improve regulatory work
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus
• Comfortable working in technical and client-facing roles
• Organised and detail-focused, and able to manage several files at once

Nice to Have

• Experience with GCC or SFDA submissions
• Hands-on use of regulatory information systems, e-submission portals, or tools such as Excel, Power BI, low-code platforms or AI assistants
• Exposure to business development or client account work
• Familiarity with ISO 13485 or quality systems

What We Offer

• A key role in a growing regional regulatory firm
• Exposure to multi-market projects across the GCC and the wider region
• Room to grow across regulatory affairs, regulatory technology and business development
• Competitive package based on experience