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Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) Jobs

World May 05, 2026

Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) Jobs

About the Organization

Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) Jobs. The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) is the federal government regulatory authority responsible for ensuring the safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs, medical devices, and other therapeutic goods in Pakistan. Operating under the Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, DRAP plays a critical role in public health protection through drug registration, licensing, quality control, and regulatory compliance. The authority offers regular (permanent) government employment with competitive benefits and pension. The current hiring drive aims to fill 117 positions across technical, scientific, legal, financial, and administrative cadres at RO-12 and RO-13 grades before the May 25, 2026 deadline. Applications are accepted online through the National Jobs Portal (NJP).

Job Overview

DEPUTY DIRECTOR – TECHNICAL CADRE (RO-13)

Deputy Director – Technical Cadre (RO-13)

  • Department: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  • Location: Islamabad
  • Vacancies: 25
Job Responsibilities:
  • Lead technical operations in drug regulatory affairs including drug registration, licensing, and compliance monitoring.
  • Supervise Assistant Directors and technical staff in regulatory review and evaluation processes.
  • Ensure compliance with DRAP laws, regulations, and international standards for pharmaceuticals.
  • Oversee product evaluation, quality control assessments, and dossier review for drug registration.
  • Develop and implement regulatory policies, guidelines, and standard operating procedures.
  • Coordinate with national and international regulatory bodies for harmonization of drug standards.
  • Investigate regulatory violations and recommend enforcement actions.
  • Prepare technical reports, regulatory submissions, and briefing documents for senior management.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Education: Advanced degree (Master's/PhD) in Pharmacy, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific field from HEC recognized university.
  • Experience: Significant experience in drug regulation, pharmaceutical industry, or related field.
  • Skills: Strong knowledge of DRAP laws, regulatory frameworks, leadership, and analytical abilities.
  • Grade: RO-13.
  • Employment Type: Regular (Permanent).

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – TECHNICAL CADRE (RO-12)

Assistant Director – Technical Cadre (RO-12)

  • Department: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  • Location: Islamabad
  • Vacancies: 66
Job Responsibilities:
  • Support technical regulatory functions including drug registration, licensing, and compliance monitoring.
  • Review drug registration dossiers and product information for regulatory compliance.
  • Evaluate product quality, safety, and efficacy data submitted by pharmaceutical companies.
  • Conduct inspections of pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities as required.
  • Prepare regulatory assessment reports and recommendations for senior officers.
  • Coordinate with pharmaceutical companies for regulatory submissions and queries.
  • Assist in developing regulatory guidelines and standard operating procedures.
  • Respond to stakeholder inquiries regarding drug regulatory requirements.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Education: Degree in Pharmacy, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific field from HEC recognized university.
  • Experience: Knowledge of drug regulatory frameworks preferred.
  • Skills: Regulatory knowledge, analytical abilities, attention to detail, communication.
  • Grade: RO-12.
  • Employment Type: Regular (Permanent).

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – SUBJECT SPECIALISTS (RO-12) 3. Assistant Director – Chemist (RO-12) – 05 Posts

Assistant Director – Chemist (RO-12)

  • Department: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  • Location: Islamabad
  • Vacancies: 05
Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide subject matter expertise in chemistry for drug regulatory activities including product evaluation and quality control.
  • Review chemical analysis data and product specifications for pharmaceutical products.
  • Conduct analytical method validation and stability study evaluations.
  • Assess chemical composition, impurities, and degradation products in drug applications.
  • Develop and review drug standards and testing protocols from chemistry perspective.
  • Coordinate with testing laboratories for chemical analysis of pharmaceutical products.
  • Support regulatory decisions with chemical expertise and scientific recommendations.
  • Contribute to development of pharmacopoeial standards and guidelines.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Education: Master's/PhD in Chemistry from HEC recognized university.
  • Experience: Knowledge of pharmaceutical chemistry, analytical methods, and drug standards preferred.
  • Skills: Analytical chemistry, method validation, quality control, attention to detail.
  • Grade: RO-12.
  • Employment Type: Regular (Permanent).

4. Assistant Director – Microbiologist (RO-12) – 05 Posts

Assistant Director – Microbiologist (RO-12)

  • Department: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  • Location: Islamabad
  • Vacancies: 05
Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide subject matter expertise in microbiology for drug regulatory activities.
  • Review microbiological quality data for pharmaceutical products and sterile preparations.
  • Assess sterility testing, microbial limits, and preservative efficacy studies.
  • Evaluate environmental monitoring data for manufacturing facilities.
  • Develop and review microbiological standards and testing protocols.
  • Coordinate with testing laboratories for microbiological analysis.
  • Support regulatory decisions with microbiological expertise and scientific recommendations.
  • Contribute to development of guidelines for sterile manufacturing and microbial control.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Education: Master's/PhD in Microbiology from HEC recognized university.
  • Experience: Knowledge of pharmaceutical microbiology, sterility testing, and microbial quality control preferred.
  • Skills: Microbiological testing, sterility assurance, quality control, attention to detail.
  • Grade: RO-12.
  • Employment Type: Regular (Permanent).

5. Assistant Director – Biomedical Engineer (RO-12) – 03 Posts

Assistant Director – Biomedical Engineer (RO-12)

  • Department: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  • Location: Islamabad
  • Vacancies: 03
Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide subject matter expertise in biomedical engineering for medical device regulation.
  • Evaluate medical device registration applications for safety and performance compliance.
  • Review technical documentation including design specifications, risk assessments, and clinical evaluations.
  • Assess medical device quality management systems and manufacturing processes.
  • Develop and review medical device standards, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks.
  • Coordinate with manufacturers and testing laboratories for medical device evaluation.
  • Support regulatory decisions with biomedical engineering expertise.
  • Conduct inspections of medical device manufacturing facilities as required.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Education: Bachelor's/Master's in Biomedical Engineering from HEC recognized university.
  • Experience: Knowledge of medical device regulation and quality management systems preferred.
  • Skills: Medical device standards, risk assessment, technical evaluation, analytical thinking.
  • Grade: RO-12.
  • Employment Type: Regular (Permanent).

6. Assistant Director – Biotechnologist (RO-12) – 01 Post

Assistant Director – Biotechnologist (RO-12)

  • Department: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  • Location: Islamabad
  • Vacancies: 01
Job Responsibilities:
  • Provide subject matter expertise in biotechnology for biological and biosimilar product regulation.
  • Evaluate registration applications for biotechnological and biological products.
  • Review quality, safety, and efficacy data for biosimilars and biologics.
  • Assess manufacturing processes and quality control for biotechnology products.
  • Develop and review guidelines for biological product regulation.
  • Coordinate with manufacturers and testing laboratories for product evaluation.
  • Support regulatory decisions with biotechnology expertise and scientific recommendations.
  • Stay current with international trends in biosimilar and biologic regulation.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Education: Master's/PhD in Biotechnology from HEC recognized university.
  • Experience: Knowledge of biological product regulation and biosimilars preferred.
  • Skills: Biotechnology, biological product evaluation, analytical thinking.
  • Grade: RO-12.
  • Employment Type: Regular (Permanent).

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – MANAGING INFORMATION SERVICES CADRE (RO-12)

Assistant Director – Managing Information Services Cadre (RO-12)

  • Department: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  • Location: Islamabad
  • Vacancies: 01
Job Responsibilities:
  • Manage information services, data management, and IT systems for DRAP.
  • Oversee drug regulatory information systems and databases.
  • Ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility for regulatory operations.
  • Develop and implement information management policies and procedures.
  • Coordinate with IT teams for system upgrades and maintenance.
  • Prepare data reports and analytics for regulatory decision-making.
  • Support digital transformation initiatives for drug regulation.
  • Provide training to staff on information systems and data management.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Education: Master's in Computer Science, IT, Information Management, or related field from HEC recognized university.
  • Experience: 3+ years in information services or IT management.
  • Skills: Information systems, data management, IT infrastructure, analytical abilities.
  • Grade: RO-12.
  • Employment Type: Regular (Permanent).

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – BUDGET & ACCOUNTS / COSTING & PRICING CADRE (RO-12)

Assistant Director – Budget & Accounts / Costing & Pricing Cadre (RO-12)

  • Department: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  • Location: Islamabad
  • Vacancies: 02
Job Responsibilities:
  • Manage budgeting, accounting, and drug pricing/costing functions for DRAP.
  • Prepare and monitor budgets for regulatory activities and operations.
  • Maintain financial accounts, ledgers, and ensure compliance with government accounting rules.
  • Conduct drug pricing analysis and costing studies for pharmaceutical products.
  • Review drug price applications and recommend pricing decisions.
  • Coordinate with pharmaceutical industry on pricing and costing matters.
  • Prepare financial reports and budget submissions for management.
  • Support audit processes and ensure financial compliance.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Education: Master's in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field from HEC recognized university. CA/ACCA/CMA preferred.
  • Experience: Knowledge of government budgeting, accounting principles, and drug pricing preferred.
  • Skills: Financial management, budgeting, accounting, analytical abilities.
  • Grade: RO-12.
  • Employment Type: Regular (Permanent).

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – LEGAL AFFAIRS CADRE (RO-12)

Assistant Director – Legal Affairs Cadre (RO-12)

  • Department: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  • Location: Islamabad
  • Vacancies: 07
Job Responsibilities:
  • Handle legal matters, draft regulations, and ensure legal compliance for DRAP.
  • Draft and review regulations, rules, and legal instruments for drug regulation.
  • Provide legal advice on drug regulatory matters and enforcement actions.
  • Represent DRAP in legal proceedings and before courts as required.
  • Review contracts, agreements, and memoranda of understanding.
  • Coordinate with Ministry of Law and Justice on legal matters.
  • Assist in drafting responses to legal notices and petitions.
  • Maintain legal records and documentation for the authority.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Education: LLB (law degree) from HEC recognized university. LLM preferred.
  • Experience: Knowledge of administrative law, drug laws, and regulatory frameworks preferred.
  • Skills: Legal drafting, regulatory law, analytical thinking, communication.
  • Grade: RO-12.
  • Employment Type: Regular (Permanent).

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR – ADMIN, HR & LOGISTICS CADRE (RO-12)

Assistant Director – Admin, HR & Logistics Cadre (RO-12)

  • Department: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan
  • Location: Islamabad
  • Vacancies: 02
Job Responsibilities:
  • Manage administrative, human resource, and logistics operations for DRAP.
  • Oversee recruitment, onboarding, employee records, and HR policies.
  • Manage office administration, facilities, and logistical support for operations.
  • Coordinate procurement, inventory management, and asset control.
  • Implement HR policies and ensure compliance with government service rules.
  • Manage employee relations, performance management, and training programs.
  • Prepare administrative reports and HR metrics for management.
  • Coordinate with government departments on administrative matters.
Requirements & Qualifications:
  • Education: Master's in Business Administration, Public Administration, HR, or related field from HEC recognized university.
  • Experience: 3+ years in administration, HR, or logistics management.
  • Skills: Administration, HR management, logistics, communication, organizational abilities.
  • Grade: RO-12.
  • Employment Type: Regular (Permanent).

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FAQs

1. What is the last date to apply for DRAP jobs? The application deadline is May 25, 2026. Applications submitted after this date will not be accepted.

2. How can I apply for these positions? You must apply online through the National Jobs Portal (NJP) at https://www.njp.gov.pk/jobs/live. Create an account, search for DRAP positions, and complete the online application.

3. What is the employment type for these positions? These are regular (permanent) government positions with full benefits including pension.

4. What qualifications are required for Technical Cadre positions? Degrees in Pharmacy, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related scientific fields from HEC recognized universities.

5. Is there an application fee for DRAP jobs? Check the NJP portal for any application fee requirements.

People Also Ask

  • What is DRAP? DRAP is the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan, the federal body responsible for ensuring safety, efficacy, and quality of drugs and medical devices.

  • What is RO-12 and RO-13 grade? These are government pay scales for officer-level positions. RO-13 is equivalent to BPS-18/19, RO-12 is equivalent to BPS-17/18.

  • Where are these positions located? All positions are based in Islamabad, the federal capital.

  • Are these positions permanent? Yes, these are regular (permanent) government positions with all associated benefits.

  • What is the subject specialist preference order for Technical Cadre? Subject specialist positions require specific educational backgrounds: Chemist (Chemistry), Microbiologist (Microbiology), Biomedical Engineer (Biomedical Engineering), Biotechnologist (Biotechnology).

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Job Summary

  • Last Date: May 25, 2026
  • Location: Islamabad, Pakistan
  • Positions: Deputy Director Technical (25), Assistant Director Technical (66), Assistant Director Chemist (5), Assistant Director Microbiologist (5), Assistant Director Biomedical Engineer (3), Assistant Director Biotechnologist (1), Assistant Director Managing Information Services (1), Assistant Director Budget & Accounts (2), Assistant Director Legal Affairs (7), Assistant Director Admin HR Logistics (2)
  • Total Vacancies: 117
  • Organization: Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) 
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