Regional Regulatory Affairs & Accreditation Specialist (CMECPD)

Key Responsibilities

Accreditation & Regulatory Oversight

Maintain full compliance with ACCME Criteria for Accreditation and Standards for Integrity and Independence

Act as the primary accreditation lead for all branches (Egypt UAE KSA Iraq Jordan)

Oversee initial accreditation annual reporting progress reports and reaccreditation cycles

Serve as the official liaison with accrediting bodies and regulatory authorities

Multi-Country Governance

Develop and implement standardized accreditation SOPs applicable across all regions

Ensure harmonization between ACCME requirements and local country regulations

Provide regulatory guidance during market entry and branch expansion

Additional Accreditation Development

Identify assess and pursue new accreditations and recognitions including:

Joint Accreditation pathways

Regional CME/CPD authorities

International professional or specialty bodies

Conduct gap analyses and lead accreditation readiness initiatives

Compliance COI & Commercial Support

Establish and manage Conflict of Interest (COI) systems across all activities

Review and approve:

Educational grants

Letters of Agreement (LOAs)

Faculty honoraria and budgets

Ensure independence of educational content from commercial influence

Audit & Risk Management

Maintain audit-ready accreditation documentation at all times

Lead responses to audits inspections and corrective action plans

Identify and mitigate regulatory risks related to international operations

Internal Authority & Training

Act as the final compliance decision-maker for CME activities

Train and guide internal teams and regional branch staff

Escalate compliance risks directly to executive leadership

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelors degree in Pharmacy Medicine Life Sciences Dentistry or a healthcare-related field

Formal training in Regulatory Affairs CME/CPD Medical Affairs or Healthcare Compliance

Experience

24 years of experience in CME regulatory affairs or accreditation

Direct hands-on experience with ACCME-accredited providers

Proven experience managing international or multi-country CME activities

Prior exposure to audits and reaccreditation processes is mandatory

Skills & Competencies

Expert knowledge of ACCME accreditation systems

Strong regulatory interpretation and risk-assessment skills

High ethical judgment and independence

Ability to enforce compliance across senior stakeholders

Excellent organizational and documentation control skills

Language & Technical Requirements

Fluent English (written and spoken) mandatory

Fluent Arabic mandatory

Proficiency in ACCME portals compliance tracking systems and MS Office

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Zero loss or suspension of accreditation

Successful audits with no critical findings

On-time accreditation submissions and reporting

Acquisition of new relevant accreditations within strategic timelines

Full compliance across all regional branches

Role Significance

This position is a strategic governance role not an administrative function.
It directly safeguards the Associations international credibility accreditation standing and regional expansion strategy.

Equal Opportunity Statement
The Association is committed to professional integrity transparency and equal opportunity in all hiring decisions.