Julphar — one of the Gulf Cooperation Council’s most recognized and respected pharmaceutical manufacturers, based in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE, and driven by the mission of providing a better quality of life for the entire family through best-in-class pharmaceutical solutions — is actively hiring a Sr. Specialist / Team Leader for its Oral Solid Dosage (OSD) plant. This full-time, permanent role requires 6–10 years of OSD pharmaceutical manufacturing experience, including 2–3 years in a supervisory or managerial position, and a strong foundation in cGMP, WHO, SFDA, USFDA and MHRA regulatory compliance. A B.Pharm, M.Pharm or M.Sc. in Pharmaceuticals, Chemistry or a related field is required.
About Julphar — Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries, Ras al-Khaimah UAE
Company: Julphar (Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries) — one of the largest and most established pharmaceutical manufacturers in the Middle East and North Africa, headquartered in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE
Mission: Providing a better quality of life for the entire family — delivering best-in-class pharmaceutical solutions with compassion and professionalism
Core Values: Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity and Compassion — with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion and equal opportunity
Regulatory Standards: cGMP, WHO, SFDA, USFDA and MHRA — among the most comprehensive regulatory compliance portfolios in GCC pharmaceutical manufacturing
Culture: Undergoing a positive culture transformation — valuing talent enablement, healthy work environments and world-class research and manufacturing
Why This Sr Specialist Role at Julphar Is a Premier UAE Pharmaceutical Career in 2026
GCC Pharma Leadership: Julphar is one of the most recognized pharmaceutical brands in the GCC and MENA — an Sr. Specialist credential here carries exceptional regional and international pharmaceutical career value
Multi-Regulatory Exposure: WHO, SFDA, USFDA and MHRA compliance in a single role — a unique multi-regulatory experience set that is among the most in-demand pharmaceutical quality credentials in the UAE and GCC market
OSD Specialization: Granulation, compression, coating and packaging — OSD pharmaceutical manufacturing is one of the most complex and commercially significant dosage form disciplines in the pharmaceutical sector
Ras al-Khaimah Pharma Hub: RAK is rapidly growing as the UAE’s leading pharmaceutical manufacturing emirate — Julphar careers here offer strong long-term career advancement in a strategically important sector
Position Overview
The Sr. Specialist / Team Leader in Julphar’s OSD plant in Ras al-Khaimah is a senior pharmaceutical manufacturing leadership role responsible for overseeing and managing all production and packaging activities within the OSD plant — including granulation, compression, coating and packaging. This professional ensures compliance with cGMP, WHO, SFDA, USFDA and MHRA regulatory standards; coordinates with supply chain, planning and warehouse teams; manages in-process quality checks with QA; handles deviations, change controls and CAPA; supervises and mentors production staff; optimizes equipment performance and processes; ensures workplace safety compliance; and prepares the plant for regulatory inspections and customer audits — all while driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency across Julphar’s OSD manufacturing operations.
Why This Role Matters: At Julphar, every tablet, every coated capsule and every blister-packed dosage unit that leaves the OSD plant carries the weight of a patient’s health and the Julphar promise of a better quality of life. The Sr. Specialist / Team Leader is the person whose compliance authority, operational discipline, team leadership and quality commitment ensure that every batch of OSD pharmaceutical product manufactured at Julphar meets the exacting standards of cGMP, WHO, SFDA, USFDA and MHRA — protecting not just regulatory compliance, but the health and safety of the patients in the Gulf, Middle East and beyond who depend on Julphar’s products every single day.
Key Responsibilities
OSD Production & Packaging Management
- Supervise and manage the full OSD production and packaging process — including granulation, compression, coating and packaging — ensuring adherence to production schedules and optimizing output while maintaining Julphar’s product quality standards.
- Coordinate with supply chain, planning and warehouse teams to ensure smooth, uninterrupted material availability for all OSD production activities — preventing material shortage delays that impact production schedule compliance.
- Troubleshoot production and packaging-related issues promptly — leading root cause investigation and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA) to eliminate recurring production failures and quality deviations.
Compliance, Quality Assurance & Documentation
- Ensure all OSD operations comply fully with cGMP, WHO, SFDA, USFDA, MHRA and other applicable regulatory standards — maintaining a zero-compromise approach to regulatory compliance across all production activities.
- Work closely with the Quality Assurance team to ensure rigorous in-process quality checks at every stage of OSD production — catching quality deviations early and preventing non-conforming product from progressing through the manufacturing process.
- Handle deviations, change controls and production investigations with full documentation in accordance with Julphar’s regulatory and company standards — ensuring all records are accurate, complete and audit-ready at all times.
- Ensure timely completion of all documentation including Batch Manufacturing Records (BMR), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and validation protocols — maintaining impeccable documentation standards throughout every production campaign.
Team Leadership, Supervision & Training
- Supervise and mentor production and packaging staff — including operators, technicians and junior executives — building individual capability, professional development and a culture of quality and safety ownership across the OSD team.
- Conduct regular training programs covering SOPs, cGMP guidelines and safety procedures — ensuring every team member maintains current, validated knowledge of the procedures and standards that govern their specific manufacturing tasks.
- Monitor employee performance on an ongoing basis — providing constructive feedback, identifying development needs and driving continuous improvement in individual and team performance across all OSD manufacturing shifts.
Equipment Optimization, Safety & Audit Readiness
- Ensure the proper functioning, calibration and maintenance of all OSD production and packaging equipment — including granulators, tablet presses, coating machines and blenders — through proactive maintenance coordination and equipment performance monitoring.
- Ensure strict adherence to workplace safety guidelines — conducting risk assessments, implementing safety measures and ensuring proper handling and disposal of waste in accordance with environmental and regulatory requirements.
- Prepare the OSD plant comprehensively for regulatory inspections and customer audits — ensuring every documentation set, operational process and physical area of the plant reflects Julphar’s commitment to regulatory excellence and manufacturing quality.
Qualifications & Requirements
Educational Requirements
- B.Pharm, M.Pharm or M.Sc. in Pharmaceuticals, Chemistry or a closely related scientific field — the mandatory educational qualification for this Sr. Specialist role at Julphar.
- Strong academic and practical foundation in pharmaceutical manufacturing science, GMP regulatory compliance, OSD dosage form technology and quality management systems.
Experience Requirements
- 6–10 years of progressive experience in OSD pharmaceutical manufacturing — demonstrating increasing responsibility across granulation, compression, coating, packaging and related OSD production disciplines.
- At least 2–3 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role within pharmaceutical OSD manufacturing — managing production teams, overseeing GMP compliance and driving quality and efficiency outcomes.
Key Skills & Competencies
OSD ManufacturingGranulation / CompressionCoating / PackagingcGMP ComplianceSFDA / USFDA / MHRACAPA ManagementBMR DocumentationTeam LeadershipDeviation ManagementAudit ReadinessEquipment TroubleshootingSOP Training
About Julphar
Julphar (Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries) is one of the GCC’s most established and respected pharmaceutical manufacturers — headquartered in Ras al-Khaimah, UAE, and delivering a portfolio of pharmaceutical products across the Middle East, North Africa, Asia and beyond. Driven by the mission of providing a better quality of life for the entire family, Julphar is committed to world-class GMP manufacturing, multi-regulatory compliance and the continuous development of its talented, multicultural workforce.
Currently undergoing a positive culture transformation, Julphar is building a workplace defined by its core values of Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity and Compassion — with a strong focus on diversity, inclusion and talent enablement. For pharmaceutical professionals ready to contribute to a meaningful mission in a dynamic GCC pharma environment, Julphar offers a compelling career home in Ras al-Khaimah.
Who Should Apply?
- Senior OSD Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Professionals from UAE or GCC: With 6–10 years of OSD manufacturing experience including 2–3 years in a supervisory role — holding B.Pharm, M.Pharm or M.Sc. qualifications and strong cGMP, SFDA, USFDA and MHRA compliance knowledge.
- Pharmaceutical Production Team Leaders from Established GCC Pharma Companies: With hands-on experience supervising granulation, compression, coating and packaging operations — managing CAPA, deviations, BMR documentation and audit readiness in a WHO/cGMP-regulated OSD manufacturing environment.
- Quality-Focused Senior Production Specialists: With a strong QA/production interface background — experienced in in-process quality checks, deviation investigations, change control management and regulatory inspection preparation for WHO, SFDA, USFDA or MHRA compliance frameworks.
- Pharmaceutical Engineering and Process Improvement Professionals: With experience optimizing OSD production and packaging equipment performance — including granulators, tablet presses, coating machines and blenders — and a track record of driving process efficiency and cost reduction without compromising product quality.
- People-Focused Pharmaceutical Leaders Aligned with Julphar’s Values: Who share Julphar’s commitment to Respect, Collaboration, Innovation, Integrity and Compassion — and who want to make a genuine positive impact on patient health and quality of life through pharmaceutical manufacturing excellence in the GCC.
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