Senior Manager – Product Developer for Private Label

Careem Networks FZ LLC; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional tech company in Dubai is seeking an experienced professional for product development of Private Label products. The role demands strong regulatory compliance knowledge and the ability to manage multiple projects within a cross-functional team. Candidates with 6-10 years in FMCG or regulatory affairs, along with an understanding of UAE and GCC standards, will thrive in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 6-10 years of experience in FMCG product development.
• Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC food/non-food regulations.
• Experience working with suppliers and certification bodies.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from ideation to launch for Private Label SKUs.
• Own regulatory compliance and documentation.
• Coordinate with certification bodies and suppliers.

Skills

FMCG product development

Regulatory affairs

Quality control

Strong organizational skills

Detail-oriented mindset

Education

Background in FMCG, F&B manufacturing, food science, nutrition

Job description

About the team

Careem’s Groceries team is on a mission to redefine everyday essentials for our customers across the region. Private Label is a growing strategic priority offering customers high-quality, great-value products under Private Label brands. You’ll join a team of commercial, ops, marketing, and supply chain professionals working cross-functionally to scale this portfolio in the UAE and beyond.

About the role

This role is centred on product development and compliance for our Private Label assortment. You’ll be responsible for owning all regulatory and legal aspects of bringing new private label products to market. This requires you to create product concepts from staples to trendy product innovation and manage the NPD pipeline across all private label categories including formulation, sourcing, determine optimal packaging, to label approvals, certification, and quality documentation. You’ll collaborate closely with suppliers, commercial teams, and regulatory bodies to ensure our products meet the highest standards of quality and compliance.

What you’ll do

• Lead product development lifecycle from ideation to launch for Private Label SKUs and create NPD pipelines in line with category growth targets
• Own regulatory compliance and documentation across all categories (food and non-food)
• Review and approve product specs, formulations, packaging, and labeling in line with UAE / GCC regulations
• Coordinate with certification bodies and suppliers to secure all required quality approvals
• Maintain product dossiers, technical specs, and supplier QA agreements. Work cross-functionally with commercial, supply chain, legal, and design teams to launch new products. Support audit and inspection processes as needed

What you’ll need

• 6–10 years of experience in FMCG product development, regulatory affairs, or quality control
• Strong knowledge of UAE and GCC food / non-food regulatory frameworks
• Proven experience working with suppliers, labs, and certification bodies
• Detail-oriented mindset and strong organizational skills
• Background in FMCG, F&B manufacturing, food science, nutrition, or related technical discipline is a plus; ability to manage multiple projects with tight timelines
• Proactive, collaborative, and thrives in a startup-style environment

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