We are hiring on behalf of our client, a leading pharmaceutical organisation in Dubai, for a Project Manager to drive complex, cross-functional workflows from deal signature through to product registration and launch.

Reporting to Executive Management, the Project Manager will own the timeline, risk management, governance, and communication across Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Branding & Communications, PBNC, and Executive teams. This role is critical in ensuring all documentation and submissions meet internal and external (FDA / EMA / GCC / local) regulatory standards, while supporting process improvement and the introduction of new product lines.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the cross-functional project workflow from imminent deal signature through to successful product registration.
• Own and manage project timelines, risk assessments, governance frameworks, and stakeholder communications.
• Ensure all documentation, including New Product Request Forms (NPRF) and final artwork, complies with regulatory standards (FDA, EMA, GCC, local).
• Enhance processes and procedures to improve project execution efficiency.
• Supervise the introduction of new product lines as assigned.

Delivery management

• Build and baseline integrated project plans (WBS, critical paths, dependencies).
• Manage project scope, resources, and change control processes.
• Facilitate execution ceremonies such as weekly stand-ups, RAID reviews, and decision forums.
• Ensure quality gates and acceptance criteria are achieved; coordinate operational readiness and testing when relevant.

Governance and stakeholder alignment

• Establish governance structures (RACI, SteerCo, stage gates, reporting cadence).
• Maintain documentation of approvals and audit trails in compliance with internal standards.
• Coordinate alignment across Regulatory, QA, IT, Supply Chain, Commercial, Finance, and Legal teams.
• Track benefits, budget, and timelines to ensure commercial objectives are met.

Risk, compliance and reporting

• Maintain RAID/CAPA logs and drive mitigation actions to closure.
• Ensure compliance with GxP, GMP, and data integrity expectations.
• Prepare for audits and inspections, maintaining full documentation control.
• Develop and maintain executive dashboards and KPI reports (Power BI, Excel).

Cross-functional collaboration

• Act as the central coordination point between corporate teams and acquired entities.
• Facilitate regular meetings, integration reviews, and working group sessions.
• Support transparent communication and timely decision-making across all stakeholders.

Qualifications and experience

• 6–10 years of experience in project management, business operations, or post-acquisition integration within pharmaceuticals, biotech, life sciences, or healthcare.
• Proven track record leading at least two full product registrations or major line extensions from BD handoff to market release.
• Practical experience with regulatory submissions, dossier compilation, and SKU launch readiness.
• Strong understanding of regional regulatory frameworks and artwork/pack copy processes.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Project, Excel, and Power BI for dashboard management.
• Familiarity with document control systems.
• Proven ability to influence without authority across BD, Regulatory, QA, and Marketing.

If you are an experienced pharmaceutical project manager with strong cross-functional leadership and regulatory coordination expertise, we invite you to apply.

This search is being led by Molka Hachouch, Consultant at Aspire Recruitment Group, who is working directly with the client to identify and engage top talent for this position.

For more information, please contact Molka Hachouch, Consultant at Aspire Recruitment Group, who is managing this recruitment on behalf of our client.