Technical, Regulatory & Quality Specialist

Job Description

About Us

An international sourcing and distribution group specializing in specialty ingredients for the food, pharmaceutical and agricultural industries, with operations across Europe and North America, is expanding its local office in Iran. We are seeking experienced, ambitious and internationally minded professionals who can contribute to the growth of a dynamic and quality-driven organization.

The Opportunity

This position combines regulatory affairs, technical support and quality oversight. The successful candidate will ensure that imported products and related commercial activities comply with applicable requirements while supporting customers and internal teams with reliable technical information.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory activities and communications with the Iran Food and Drug Administration and other relevant authorities.
• Prepare, maintain and follow product, source and import-related regulatory dossiers and permits.
• Monitor regulatory updates and assess their impact on imports, distribution and sales.
• Review technical and quality documentation, including specifications, CoAs, SDSs, TDSs and supporting certificates.
• Oversee quality compliance of imported goods, including labeling, packaging, batch information, storage and distribution conditions.
• Coordinate sampling, laboratory testing, release decisions, non-conformities and customer complaints.
• Provide technical and regulatory support to sales and foreign trade teams.
• Participate in customer visits, technical presentations and trials together with overseas experts.
• Maintain organized records and support audits, inspections and supplier evaluations.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Pharmacy, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biotechnology, Microbiology or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in regulatory affairs, technical affairs or quality functions.
• Practical experience working with the Iran Food and Drug Administration is essential.
• Knowledge of import permits, product/source registration and regulatory documentation.
• Ability to review technical and quality documents in English.
• Familiarity with GMP, GDP, GSP, HACCP or related quality systems is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail, documentation discipline and problem-solving skills.
• Availability for inspections, warehouse visits, customer visits and business travel.

Why Join Us

• Work directly with international technical and regulatory teams.
• Broaden expertise across food and pharmaceutical ingredient portfolios.
• High level of ownership and professional visibility.
• Opportunity to help shape systems and processes in a growing local office.