Dr. Ahmad Elkhatib

Position: Global Regulatory Affairs Manager, SPIMACO
Categories: Speakers 2026

Ahmed Yasser is the Global Regulatory Affairs Manager at SPIMACO with more than 19 years of experience in the pharmaceutical industry. He has extensive expertise in regulatory affairs, regulatory strategy, product lifecycle management, and market access across the Gulf region and international markets.

Throughout his career, Ahmed has led regulatory initiatives supporting the registration, approval, and lifecycle management of a broad portfolio of pharmaceutical products. His experience spans new product registrations, renewals, variations, regulatory intelligence, compliance management, and the development of regulatory strategies that support business growth and timely patient access to medicines.

In his current role at SPIMACO, Ahmed provides regulatory leadership for international markets, overseeing regulatory activities across multiple regions and working closely with health authorities, industry partners, and cross-functional teams to navigate evolving regulatory requirements and support successful product registrations and lifecycle management initiatives.

A strong advocate of regulatory innovation and digital transformation, Ahmed played a leading role in supporting the early implementation of eLabeling initiatives within the GCC region. His efforts have focused on facilitating the transition toward modern labeling solutions, promoting regulatory efficiency, and enhancing access to accurate and up-to-date product information for healthcare professionals and patients.

Ahmed is passionate about advancing regulatory excellence, fostering collaboration between industry stakeholders and health authorities, and supporting initiatives that strengthen regulatory systems and improve patient access to quality medicines across international markets.