Company Overview

Our client is a global healthcare leader with a strong commitment to patient safety and regulatory excellence. As part of their expanding operations in the Middle East, they are seeking a Senior Area Safety Officer to join their Dubai-based team. This role is pivotal in ensuring compliance with local and global pharmacovigilance (PV) standards and maintaining robust safety systems across the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary PV contact for local health authorities in Dubai, covering pharmacovigilance, cosmetovigilance, materiovigilance, and nutrivigilance

• Oversee local safety systems, ensuring compliance with national regulations and internal procedures

• Support the Area Safety Head in preparing documentation for Pharmacovigilance System Master Files and other regulatory submissions

• Manage adverse event reporting, literature surveillance, and reconciliation with internal and external stakeholders

• Respond to health authority queries and support audit and inspection readiness activities

• Maintain and update local procedural documents to align with global standards

• Ensure training and awareness of safety reporting responsibilities across the local operating company

• Collaborate with global teams to implement Corrective and Preventative Actions (CAPAs) and process improvements

• Monitor and interpret regulatory changes and assess their impact on local PV operations

• Support PV contract management and ensure business continuity planning is in place

Qualifications

• Degree in a healthcare or life sciences field (e.g., Pharmacist or Physician)

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in pharmacovigilance or a related safety role within the pharmaceutical industry

• Strong understanding of local and global PV regulations and reporting requirements

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Proficiency in relevant IT safety systems and document management tools

• Fluency in English is required; knowledge of Arabic or Turkish is a plus

The Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package

• Opportunity to work in a strategic regional role with high visibility and impact

• Join a collaborative, mission-driven team focused on patient safety and regulatory excellence

• Career development opportunities within a respected global organisation

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