Senior Specialist, Quality Assurance

Remotedxb; Dubai; On-site; AED 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Merck & Co., Inc. (MSD) seeks a Pharmacist in Charge for the MEA Regional Distribution Center in the UAE. You will ensure GDP compliance, oversee storage and transport regulatory requirements, and supervise 3PL partners to align with quality agreements.

You will interact with UAE Health Authorities, service providers, and Marketing Authorization Holders, manage audits and CAPA, and oversee change control, risk assessments, and document management. Fluency in English and Arabic is required.

Qualifications

• University degree in Pharmacy.
• Licensed Pharmacist in the United Arab Emirates (MOHAP, DHA, or DoH Abu Dhabi)
• Eligibility to serve as the designated Pharmacist in Charge under UAE regulations
• Experience in pharmaceutical wholesale and quality assurance preferred
• Knowledge of wholesale and distribution operations
• Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written)

Responsibilities

• Act as the Pharmacist in Charge for the MEA Regional Distribution Center in the UAE.
• Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and local regulatory requirements for storage and transportation.
• Oversee third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure alignment with Quality Agreements.
• Communicate with UAE Health Authorities, service providers, and Marketing Authorization Holders.
• Manage audits, inspections, recalls, and deviation investigations.
• Manage CAPA, change control, risk assessments, and document management systems.
• Handle market complaints and assess temperature excursions.
• Perform facility and equipment validation oversight.

Skills

GDP knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Quality Assurance

Communication

English and Arabic fluency

Education

University degree in Pharmacy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Act as the Pharmacist in Charge for the MEA Regional Distribution Center in the UAE
• Ensure compliance with Good Distribution Practices (GDP) and local regulatory requirements for storage and transportation
• Oversee third-party logistics (3PL) providers to ensure alignment with Quality Agreements
• Communicate with UAE Health Authorities, service providers, and Marketing Authorization Holders
• Manage audits, inspections, recalls, and deviation investigations
• Manage CAPA, change control, risk assessments, and document management systems
• Handle market complaints and assess temperature excursions
• Perform facility and equipment validation oversight

Requirements

• University degree in Pharmacy
• Licensed Pharmacist in the United Arab Emirates (MOHAP, DHA, or DoH Abu Dhabi)
• Eligibility to serve as the designated Pharmacist in Charge under UAE regulations
• Experience in pharmaceutical wholesale and quality assurance preferred
• Knowledge of wholesale and distribution operations
• Fluency in English and Arabic (spoken and written)

About the Company

Merck & Co., Inc., known as MSD outside the US and Canada, is a global healthcare leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines, and animal health products.