Regulatory Affairs Senior Specialist - METAP & CIS
Abbott Laboratories
- Location
- United Arab Emirates - Dubai
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Senior
- H-1B history
- 28 approvals (FY2023)
- Posted
- Aug 12, 2026
About this role
JOB DESCRIPTION
About Abbott Abbott is a global healthcare leader that is creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow your dream career. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies by Fortune. A company recognized as one of the best big companies to work for and the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity - Regulatory Affairs Senior Specialist- METAP & CIS This position works out of our UAE office in the Established Pharmaceutical division. This is a fixed term contract role for 1 year. About Established Pharmaceuticals —We are committed to bringing the benefits of our trusted medicines to more people in the world’s fastest-growing countries. Our broad portfolio of high-quality and differentiated branded generic medicines covers multiple therapeutic areas, including gastroenterology, women's health, cardiometabolic, pain management/central nervous system, and respiratory. What You'll Do- • Follow up on regulatory activities and plans for the assigned countries, renewal registration, registration, variation changes, safety updates, pricing, labelling and site transfers. • Responsible for supporting preparation and submission of dossiers according to country specific requirements and regulations. • Support to respond to agency questions and develops/coordinates appropriate responses. • Support with product labelling related activities • Provide guidance and regulatory inputs to peers and other external partners. • Coordinate regulatory organization processes with different partners in different countries. • Communicate efficiently with all business partners and employees • Lead or support regulatory strategic initiatives. Act as regulatory representative on project teams and provide advice on specific projects contributing to the development of project plans and target product profiles. • Support, backup, solve, challenge, negotiate, act, plan and restore global and country specific regulations and information. • Support with health authority external engagement activities Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree of Pharmacy Year of experience: 3-5 years experience in Regulatory Affairs within pharmaceutical segment . Registration requirement knowledge, Communication skills and analytical mindset Arabic & English language Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Regulatory Operations DIVISION: EPD Established Pharma LOCATION: United Arab Emirates > Dubai : Dubai Airport Freezone, Building 5WA, Floor 8 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Not Applicable