The Regional Regulatory Affairs & Accreditation Specialist is responsible for overseeing protecting and expanding all CME/CPD accreditations across the Associations regional operations. The role serves as the central authority for accreditation compliance ensuring continuous adherence to ACCME and other international standards.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure ongoing compliance with ACCME and international CME/CPD requirements.
Lead accreditation processes including initial accreditation reporting and reaccreditation across all regions.
Act as the main liaison with accrediting bodies and regulatory authorities.
Develop standardised accreditation policies and procedures across countries.
Support regional expansion through regulatory guidance and new accreditation development.
Manage conflict of interest systems and ensure educational independence.
Oversee audits documentation and regulatory risk management.
Train internal teams and serve as the final authority on CME compliance matters.
The position requires a healthcare-related bachelors degree and formal training in regulatory affairs or CME/CPD. Candidates must have 24 years of direct experience in CME accreditation particularly with ACCME-accredited providers including exposure to audits and multi-country operations.
The role demands expert knowledge of ACCME systems strong regulatory and risk assessment skills high ethical standards and the ability to enforce compliance at senior levels. Fluency in English and Arabic is mandatory along with proficiency in accreditation and compliance systems.
Success in this role is measured by maintaining uninterrupted accreditation achieving audit compliance ensuring timely reporting and securing new accreditations to support regional expansion. It is a strategic governance position critical to safeguarding the Associations credibility and growth.
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