Regulatory & Technical (RegTech) Specialist

About the role

Medical Regulations Gate (MRG) is a licensed Authorized Representative and regulatory consultancy for pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics, serving clients across Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Egypt and Syria. It is expanding its UAE office and is looking for a licensed pharmacist to act as a Regulatory & Technical (RegTech) Specialist. The role covers UAE product registration, technical support to the Business Development team and building the firm's digital regulatory platform.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, compile and submit registration files for pharmaceuticals, medical devices and cosmetics with UAE authorities (MOHAP / EDE and emirate-level regulators)
• Follow up on submissions, answer authority queries and track approvals through to registration
• Help design, test and improve the platforms, tools and automated workflows used to manage registrations
• Turn regulatory requirements into structured data, templates and digital checklists, and keep client data accurate and up to date
• 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 regulatory advice
• Share UAE regulatory and e-submission updates with the team and clients, and coordinate with the regulatory and RegTech teams in KSA and Egypt on multi-market projects

Required profile

• 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
• Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic is a plus
• Nice to have: GCC or SFDA submission experience, exposure to business development, familiarity with ISO 13485 or quality systems

Required skills

• Comfortable with digital tools and keen to use technology to improve regulatory work
• Nice to have: hands-on use of regulatory information systems, e-submission portals, Excel, Power BI, low-code platforms or AI assistants

Offers include a key role in a growing regional regulatory firm, exposure to multi-market projects, room to grow across regulatory affairs, regulatory technology and business development, and a competitive package based on experience. Applications are made by sending a CV and a copy of the UAE pharmacist licence through LinkedIn or by email, quoting "RegTech Specialist - UAE" in the subject line.