Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you willfacilitate the internal and external regulatory activities of Alcon portfolio with objective of smoothly registering / re-registering and maintaining Alcon products in compliance with the local legislations and business needs. Additionally, you will support business in Middle East through providing accurate regulatory information in a timely fashion to the different functions, whilst adhering to best practice principles and Alcon standard operational procedures, acting as a link between the organization, the distributors and the regulatory authorities wherever possible to ensure registration and supply in compliance with appropriate local legislation. You will be based in Riyadh. A typical day will include:  

• Develop and maintain a product database of all Alcon portfolio and their status in Middle East 

  
  

•    Maintain an up-to-date local regulatory archive for Alcon products and regulations (corporate dossier, submitted documents, registration certificates, etc.)

•    Act as point of contact to receive and compile regional Regulatory surveys for Middle East to be reviewed by the Regulatory Affairs Manager  

•    Secure fast registration, renewal and variation submission and approvals of Alcon products in Middle East  

•    Secure fast submission of internally approved promotional materials through local distributors

• Pre-align with the Regulatory Affairs Manager/Directoron the needed action and priority for each product based on local market /RA needs &corporate strategy and Regional Specificities.

•    Supportthe Regulatory Affairs Manager/Directorto set proper product launch plans by proactivelycommunicating and sharing registration status, packaging material approvals and or any challenges due to change in regulations.

•    Maintain good relationships with local authorities and associations, where applicable.

•    Assists in the Arabic-to-English and English-to-Arabic translation of product information and checks for translation accuracy in the product packaging and product package inserts/label/ Instruction for Use

•    Perform in accordance with Alcon’s Patient Safety and Quality Management Guidelines

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO ALCON: 

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical Engineer or Science related degree

  
  

• Fluent English and Arabic(written and spoken)

  
  

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Regulatory Affairs position in Middle East in a multinational Medical Company 

  
  

• Extensive knowledge of Regulatory Affairs environment (processes, organization, legislation, …) in Middle East   

  
  

• Highly organized with a keen sense of what it takes to get the job done; strong operating skills and a sense of urgency.

  
  

•  Must have strong collaboration skills, the ability to work in a matrix organization and experience working in a partnership environment, and excellent in influencing others without direct hierarchic link.  

  
  

• Strong mental agility, motivation and high commitment are required to deal with the variety of therapeutic & diagnostic indications, product segments and market access strategies. Strong interpersonal skills are mandatory for this position; communication, business and customer-oriented approach.

  
  

• Ability to build and influence external contact.

  
  

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Competitive salary 

  
  

• Comprehensive benefits package

  
  

• Training and continuous development; Be part of a high performing leader in ophthalmology company with a lot of opportunities to further develop your professional career.

  
  

• International exposure

  
  

• Open, friendly and collaborative culture; Work in a challenging environment with an outstanding team that will support him/her to achieve goals and performance.

  
  

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