Head of Regulatory Affairs at DP World Tanzania

To lead and oversee Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Pharmacovigilance activities across Sub-Saharan African markets for the Integrated Commercial Solutions (ICS) business.

The role is responsible for ensuring full compliance with applicable Medicines and Pharmacy Acts, health authority regulations, internal SOPs, and GxP (Good Practices).

Key Accountabilities:

Regulatory & Compliance Oversight:

• Ensure Regulatory, Quality, and Pharmacovigilance teams meet statutory requirements under the Pharmacy Act and relevant regulatory guidelines to maintain product licenses.
• Act as the primary liaison with regulatory health authorities, principals, distributors, and affiliates to ensure compliance with GxP standards and registered product requirements.

Pharmacovigilance:

• Ensure timely and compliant reporting of adverse events through oversight of the Qualified Person Responsible for Pharmacovigilance (QPPV).
• Ensure pharmacovigilance systems meet local and international regulatory requirements.

Quality Assurance & QMS:

• Provide oversight of Quality Management Systems (QMS), ensuring adherence to SOPs and GxP standards.
• Oversee product release processes, complaints handling, and recall procedures to ensure regulatory compliance.

Leadership & Strategy:

• Lead and structure the Regulatory, Quality, and PV teams to align with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement the company’s regulatory compliance strategy.
• Ensure all regulatory processes are properly documented and aligned with internal SOPs.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Pharmacy (BPharm) or Master’s degree in Pharmacy or related field.
• Active license as a practicing pharmacist with the relevant Pharmacy Council.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum 7–9 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, and Pharmacovigilance.
• Experience in pharmaceuticals and/or medical devices.
• Prior leadership or team management experience is required.

About DP World

Trade is the lifeblood of the global economy, creating opportunities and improving the quality of life for people around the world. DP World exists to make the world’s trade flow better, changing what’s possible for the customers and communities we serve globally.

With a dedicated, diverse and professional team of more than 111,000 employees from 159 nationalities, spanning 77 countries on six continents, DP World is pushing trade further and faster towards a seamless supply chain that’s fit for the future.

We’re rapidly transforming and integrating our businesses -- Ports and Terminals, Marine Services, Logistics and Technology – and uniting our global infrastructure with local expertise to create stronger, more efficient end-to-end supply chain solutions that can change the way the world trades.

What's more, we're reshaping the future by investing in innovation. From intelligent delivery systems to automated warehouse stacking, we’re at the cutting edge of disruptive technology, pushing the sector towards better ways to trade, minimising disruptions from the factory floor to the customer’s door.

DP World is on a mission to transcend boundaries and bridge the gap between all nations and cultures – not just in what we do but also in how we behave.

We are dedicated to creating a culture where everyone feels respected, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity, drives innovation and growth and helps us connect people, businesses, and societies. Free minds and different perspectives are changing our world, and together we can change what’s possible.

WE MAKE TRADE FLOW TO CHANGE WHAT'S POSSIBLE FOR EVERYONE.

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