Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Job Description (Qatar)Position Summary

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for ensuring that all company products, operations, and activities comply with the regulatory requirements of the State of Qatar. This includes managing product registrations, approvals, certifications, renewals, and coordinating with government authorities such as the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), Qatar Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MOCI), Qatar Customs, Civil Defense, Baladiya (Municipality), and other relevant bodies.

Key ResponsibilitiesRegulatory Compliance & Documentation

• Prepare, review, and submit regulatory documents required for product approvals, import permits, and company licensing.
• Register and renew products with MOPH (Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Food, Cosmetics), Municipality, and other regulatory bodies.
• Ensure product labels, safety data sheets, and brochures comply with Qatar’s regulatory standards.
• Maintain updated knowledge of Qatar laws, regulations, circulars, and procedures.

Coordination with Authorities

• Liaise with government authorities including MOPH, MOCI, Baladiya, Karama, SASO/GSO (if GCC-related), and Qatar Customs.
• Monitor and track the progress of submissions and approvals; follow up with authorities when necessary.

Licensing & Approvals

• Manage the renewal and compliance of company CR, trade licenses, regulatory approvals, and facility permits.
• Ensure timely renewal of registration certificates, conformity certificates, and import/export authorizations.

Internal Support

• Work closely with departments such as Quality, Logistics, Procurement, and Sales to ensure regulatory requirements are met before importing or selling products.
• Guide the team on regulatory changes and new compliance requirements.
• Support internal and external audits related to regulatory matters.

Record Management

• Maintain systematic and accurate documentation of all regulatory files.
• Create and update regulatory databases, trackers, and reports.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Biomedical Science, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, preferably within Qatar.
• Strong knowledge of Qatar MOPH, Baladiya, MOCI, and Customs regulations.
• Excellent communication and report-writing skills.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and strong organization skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with e-submission portals is a plus.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in medical devices, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, food, or chemical product registration.
• Strong coordination skills and ability to work independently.

Work Environment

• Office-based role with visits to MOPH, Municipality, Customs, Civil Defense, and other regulatory entities when required.
• Regular interaction with internal departments and external authorities.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From QAR3,000.00 per month