Job Description

Role Overview

We are seeking a mid-level Medical Rep & Regulatory Operations who will be responsible for leading the end-to-end

product registration

,

importation compliance

, and

distribution setup

for our new line of dietary supplements. This is an individual contributor role, with the opportunity to grow a dedicated team as the business scales.

You will act as the

bridge between the factory (USA, EU, etc..), Dubai Municipality, MOH, and local distribution partners

, ensuring our brand meets all legal, technical, and operational standards for a successful market launch in the UAE.

Key Responsibilities

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Regulatory Affairs & Compliance

Lead

product registration

with Dubai Municipality (and other local authorities if required). Ensure product formulas, certificates, and technical documentation are fully aligned with UAE regulations. Act as the point of contact with

Dubai Municipality

for all compliance-related issues. Work closely with the

U.S. factory

to align on formulation transparency, production documentation (e.g., CoA, GMP, ISO), and country-specific labeling needs. Ensure packaging and label content (Arabic translation, usage claims, warnings, etc.) comply with importation standards and legal requirements.
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Importation & Market Readiness

Manage all import requirements including pre-approvals, documentation, and labeling criteria. Oversee shipment preparation from the manufacturing facility to the UAE in coordination with freight and logistics partners. Collaborate with internal departments and legal advisors to ensure all import documentation is complete and approved.
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Distribution & Commercial Execution

Identify, negotiate, and contract with a reputable

UAE-based distributor

with experience in vitamins and nutraceuticals. Oversee the distributor's activities, including product placement, channel strategy, inventory movement, and sales targets. Ensure the distributor adheres to their

marketing, merchandising, and promotional responsibilities

as per the agreement.
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Marketing & Cross-functional Collaboration

Liaise with our

in-house marketing team and external agency

to ensure branding, packaging, and product storytelling are aligned with regulatory and commercial requirements. Monitor and review marketing initiatives executed by the distributor for compliance and performance. Provide market insights, competitive analysis, and regulatory trends to internal stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

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Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Business, or related field. 3-4 years' experience in

vitamins, nutraceuticals, or supplements

in the UAE market. Hands-on experience with

Dubai Municipality product registration

and import regulations. Experience working with

international manufacturers or factories

on packaging, compliance, and logistics. Strong knowledge of the UAE supplement retail ecosystem, including

pharmacies, e-commerce, and distributors

.
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Skills & Attributes

Strong understanding of UAE regulatory and compliance processes. Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple regulatory files at once. Good commercial sense and negotiation skills. Independent, proactive, and able to work in a startup-like environment. Strong communication and cross-functional coordination skills. English fluency required; Arabic language skills a plus.
Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

Medical Representative: 2 years (Preferred) Vitamins, Wellness and Supplements Product Sales: 2 years (Preferred) * Regulatory of Vitamins in UAE: 1 year (Preferred)