Job Description
Regulatory Affairs Executive/Specialist - (384)
They are also responsible for the preparation of the pre- and final permits for the imported items as per the SFDA guidelines.
*ACCOUNTABILITIES
Policies & Procedures: Adhere to all Zahrawi Policies & Procedures as applicable.
Regulatory Affairs:
Ensure that Zahrawi’s products comply with the regulations of the SFDA. Keep up to date with the latest changes in regulatory legislation and guidelines. Liaise and negotiate with regulatory authority to ensure a smooth registration process. Provide advice about regulations to customers/suppliers. Analyze product complaints and make recommendations to solve the problem and to avoid them in the future.
Product Classification & Registration:
Ensure that all required documents and actions for Product Classification/Manufacturing Site Registration and Product Registration are available. Prepare all required documents to be submitted for Product Classification under SFDA. Prepare all required documents to be submitted for Manufacturing Site registration under SFDA. Prepare all the Dossiers to be submitted to SFDA for medical, pharmaceuticals and GSL products. Prepare and submit samples to SFDA for product registration completion. Collect all necessary documents from Supplier to submit for SFDA of products under Ghad System. Register reagents with restricted elements through Ghad System.
Importation Permits:
Prepare and apply for the pre-permit document as per the SFDA guidelines and verify the items being imported and the documents required. Apply for the MOH Narcotics and Pre-cursor Chemical permits on the SFDA website as per the specified guidelines. Register and submit the permits through Ghad system. Resubmit any permits that have not been approved and make sure all the information provided is correct and attach any new documents if required. Prepare weekly / monthly report regarding the rejections/ delays for SFDA importation permits and reasons related to that. Check and review the safety data sheet of the restricted element to prepare the required documents for obtaining MOI approval.
Exportation Permits:
Prepare the required documents necessary for obtaining SFDA approval to export medical products outside KSA.
Importation Rules & Regulations:
Communicate with the existing and new suppliers regarding SFDA importation rules and policies. Upload on the SFDA importation system any new classifications or registration certificates. Ensure that all urgent request from the Sales team and suppliers are dealt with in a fast manner and ensure that all documents are in place. Report any deviation from SFDA guidelines of imported shipments and take the corrective and preventive action accordingly. Review on a regular basis the SFDA importation process of distribution agreements. Ensure that the SFDA license is renewed before expiry date to avoid importation disturbance. Segregate the imported products as per HS code in coordination with logistic team and confirm if products are SFDA regulated or not. Coordinate with the Procurement & Logistics Team to update all the required documents in time to avoid importation rejections.
Audit:
Prepare any documentation needed for internal and external audits. File all documents in the corresponding files to ensure all are available and are correct. Evaluate the suggestions after the audit and implement them when possible.
Admin:
Assist the Warehouse Coordinators with relevant documents when requested. Coordinate with the Procurement team and assist them with any question they or the Suppliers may have related to SFDA importation.
Note: Zahrawi employees must step into other work assigned to them as business needs arise and are not limited to the above.
*REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor’s degree (Biology/ Pharmacy/ Biomedical or Science related major is an advantage)
Experience: 2-3 years of relevant experience in regulatory affairs
Job Specific Skills: Effective Communication skills & Good English - Time management skills - Problem Solving Skills - Good computer skills in Ms. Office (Excel– ERP/Oracle system) – Process Management skills – Detail Oriented – Knowledge about Saber System & Ghad System - Knowledge in SFDA regulations.
Additional Details: Candidate should be Saudi National and based in Riyadh, KSA.
Location:
KSA - Riyadh
Division/Department:
Regulatory Affairs and Pharmacovigilance
