Regulatory Affairs Supervisor — Pharmaceutical
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About the Role
MRG seeks a Regulatory Affairs Supervisor to oversee pharmaceutical registration activities in Riyadh. The role leads the registration team, manages SFDA submissions, and advises clients on regulatory strategy.
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Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor the pharmaceutical registration team, assigning workloads, reviewing submissions, and ensuring quality and SLA compliance
- Lead new drug registration submissions to SFDA (SDR portal), including dossier preparation and review in eCTD/CTD format
- Manage product lifecycle activities: renewals, variations, and post approval commitments
- Act as the primary point of contact with SFDA on pharmaceutical submissions, responding to queries and deficiency letters within deadlines
- Advise international clients on Saudi regulatory strategy, requirements, timelines, and pricing submissions
- Monitor SFDA regulations, guidelines, and circulars; communicate changes internally and to clients
- Oversee pharmacovigilance (PV) activities for client products in line with SFDA PV requirements
- Support GMP clearance, CPP/legalization requirements, and coordination with manufacturers' RA teams
- Maintain accurate registration trackers and report department KPIs to management
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm or PharmD)
- Valid SCFHS professional classification and registration as a pharmacist (Mumaris Plus)
- 5–7 years of pharmaceutical regulatory affairs experience in Saudi Arabia
- At least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role
- Hands on experience with SFDA drug submissions through the SDR portal, including eCTD dossier compilation, variations, and renewals
- Strong knowledge of SFDA regulations, GCC/ICH guidelines, and CTD structure
- Fluent Arabic and English (written and spoken)
- Working knowledge of SFDA pharmacovigilance requirements
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Company Description
- MRG is a consultancy group founded in 2012 that provides regulatory and quality support to healthcare organizations across the pharmaceutical, medical device, and cosmetics sectors.
- The company delivers comprehensive solutions to help clients comply with regulatory requirements in KSA, Egypt, and the wider MENA region.
- MRG offers regulatory consulting, submission management, and post market compliance services to accelerate product approvals and market access.
Role Description
- The Regulatory Affairs Supervisor — Pharmaceutical is a full time, on site role based in Riyadh.
- This role oversees regulatory activities related to pharmaceutical products, including preparation, review, and submission of regulatory dossiers to local and regional authorities.
- The supervisor coordinates with cross functional teams to ensure documentation accuracy, regulatory compliance, and timely approvals for new products, variations, and renewals.
- Day to day responsibilities include monitoring regulatory changes, maintaining product registration files, supporting audits and inspections, and advising internal stakeholders on regulatory strategies and requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and mentor the pharmaceutical registration team, assigning workloads, reviewing submissions, and ensuring quality and SLA compliance.
- Lead new drug registration submissions to SFDA (SDR portal), including dossier preparation and review in eCTD/CTD format.
- Manage product lifecycle activities: renewals, variations, and post approval commitments.
- Act as the primary point of contact with SFDA on pharmaceutical submissions, responding to queries and deficiency letters within deadlines.
- Advise international clients on Saudi regulatory strategy, requirements, timelines, and pricing submissions.
- Monitor SFDA regulations, guidelines, and circulars; communicate changes internally and to clients.
- Oversee pharmacovigilance (PV) activities for client products in line with SFDA PV requirements: adverse event/ICSR reporting, PSUR/PBRER submissions, risk management plans, and safety variations.
- Act as (or support) the local Qualified Person for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV/LQPPV) contact point with SFDA's National Pharmacovigilance Center.
- Support GMP clearance, CPP/legalization requirements, and coordination with manufacturers' RA teams.
- Maintain accurate registration trackers and report department KPIs to management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy (B.Pharm or PharmD) — required.
- Valid SCFHS (Saudi Commission for Health Specialties) professional classification and registration as a pharmacist (Mumaris Plus) — required.
- Working knowledge of SFDA pharmacovigilance requirements (ICSR/adverse event reporting, PSURs, RMPs); QPPV/LQPPV experience is a strong plus.
- 5–7 years of pharmaceutical regulatory affairs experience in Saudi Arabia, including at least 2 years in a supervisory or team lead role.
- Hands on experience with SFDA drug submissions through the SDR portal, including eCTD dossier compilation, variations, and renewals.
- Strong knowledge of SFDA regulations, GCC/ICH guidelines, and CTD structure.
- Fluent Arabic and English (written and spoken) — required.
- Excellent client communication, organization, and team leadership skills.
- Experience in a regulatory consultancy or agent/distributor environment is a plus.
What We Offer
- A leadership role in one of Saudi Arabia's fastest growing regulatory consultancies.
- Direct exposure to international manufacturers and diverse product portfolios.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
- Professional development and growth within an expanding organization.
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