Regulatory Affairs Specialist KSA

GALDERMA; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in dermatology is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist in Riyadh, KSA. The role involves managing registration processes and ensuring compliance for products in Saudi Arabia and UAE. Ideal candidates will possess a pharmacist degree and 4-5 years of relevant experience in regulatory affairs, along with strong connections within the pharmaceutical industry.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with bonus structure

Extended benefit package

Empowerment from day one

Qualifications

• Saudi national and MOH licensed pharmacist.
• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience in regulatory affairs role.
• In-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical industry within Saudi Arabia.

Responsibilities

• Manage the registration process for new products and amendments.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory framework in KSA & UAE.
• Support in enhancing regulatory intelligence and maintain database.

Skills

Fluency in written and verbal English

Fluency in written and verbal Arabic

Computer literate

Knowledge of Pharmacovigilance

Education

Pharmacist degree/Bachelor degree in Pharmaceutical sciences

Tools

Electronic documentation systems

Job description

Galderma is the emerging pure-play dermatology category leader, present in approximately 90 countries. We deliver an innovative, science-based portfolio of premium flagship brands and services that span the full spectrum of the fast-growing dermatology market through Injectable Aesthetics, Dermatological Skincare and Therapeutic Dermatology. Since our foundation in 1981, we have dedicated our focus and passion to the human body's largest organ - the skin - meeting individual consumer and patient needs with superior outcomes in partnership with healthcare professionals. Because we understand that the skin, we are in shapes our lives, we are advancing dermatology for every skin story.

We look for people who focus on getting results, embrace learning and bring a positive energy. They must combine initiative with a sense of teamwork and collaboration. Above all, they must be passionate about doing something meaningful for consumers, patients, and the healthcare professionals we serve every day. We aim to empower each employee and promote their personal growth while ensuring business needs are met now and into the future. Across our company, we embrace diversity and respect the dignity, privacy, and personal rights of every employee.

At Galderma, we actively give our teams reasons to believe in our bold ambition to become the leading dermatology company in the world. With us, you have the ultimate opportunity to gain new and challenging work experiences and create an unparalleled, direct impact.

Regulatory Affairs Specialist KSA

KSA, Riyadh

Job Description

RA Specialist will fulfill the local regulatory activities to maintain & keep the RA portfolio compliant for KSA ( 70 % ) and UAE ( 30%) . He / she will support RA manager on operational RA submissions , support RA manager on to ensure compliance of all RA & SO repsonsibilites at all times and to be ready for audits anytime by HA . RA Specialist will ensure business continuity , and serve as a back up for RA manager in KSA for RA in additon to serving as a back up for QA & PV , considering that RA , QA & PV are mandatory functions to be always available on site including during vacations necessitating the need to have at least 1 RA/ QA/ PV to be available on site all the time .Provide strategic and operational RA support for Saudi to ensure on time renewal, maintenance , variations of existing & new prodcuts for Prescription, Injectible aeshetics / Medical devices, Cosmetics . It is critical to maintain mometum to ensure compliance to constantly evolving SFDA guidelines

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the entire registration process in ensuring approvals of new products and amendments to products

  
  

• Develop and execute registration strategy in close partnership with Global RA & local RA manager

  
  

• Stay abreast of - and ensure compliance with - the continuously evolving (complex & country specific) regulatory framework in KSA & UAE

  
  

• Ensure compliance with, and maintenance of, existing product licenses.

  
  

• Ensure high quality and timely submissions, support in enhancing regulatory intelligence & create & maintain database for simplifying local RA processes of record retention & regulatory submission tracking

  
  

• Ensure that progress of applications and changes to registered details are communicated to local and global stakeholders, as appropriate

  
  

• Manage in-house regulatory files, documentation and Corporate electronic databases. RA specialist is critical to ensure compliance to ongoing RA activities , serve as back up for RA / QA/PV . RA specialist will also support projects that need improvement in process enhancement & simplification tools for all ME markets , such as tracking tools , data management & also internalize some of the RA activities that are currently outsourced such as eCTD preparation in a phased manner

  
  

Minimum Requirements

• Pharmacist degree/Bachelor degree in Pharmaceutical sciences.

  
  

• Saudi Arabia national and MOH licensed pharmacist

  
  

• Minimum 4-5 years’ experience in a similar Regulatory affairs role in the field of prescription medicinal products and medical devices in Saudi Arabia & UAE

  
  

• In-depth understanding of the pharmaceutical industry within Saudi Arabia, and strong connections with SFDA will be preferred

  
  

• Quality experience & fair knowledge of Pharmacovigilance preferred.

  
  

• Computer literate, familiar wit• Manage the entire registration process in ensuring approvals of new products and amendments to products

  
  

• Electronic documentation systems.

  
  

• Fluency in written and verbal English and Arabic

  
  

What we offer in return

• You will be working for an organization that embraces diversity & inclusion and believe we will deliver better outcomes by reflecting the perspectives of our diverse customer base.

  
  

• You will receive a competitive compensation package with bonus structure and extended benefit package.

  
  

• You will be joining a growing company that believes in ownership from day one where everyone is empowered to grow and to take accountability.

  
  

Next Step

• Please apply with an English language CV.

  
  

• If your profile is a match, we will invite you for a first virtual conversation with the recruiter.

  
  

• The next step is a virtual conversation with the hiring manager.

  
  

• The final step is a panel conversation with the extended team.