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Ilona Putz

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Ilona Putz is the founder and General Manager of PULONA Emerging Markets based in the UAE since 2008. Her company is dedicated to creating and developing tailor-made business concepts including regulatory consultancy for international manufacturers in the healthcare sector across the Middle East. Ilona has worked in the Pharmaceutical Industry since 1988 for companies like MSD, SmithKline Beecham, Karl Engelhard, HEXAL and Sandoz where she was the Regional Head, Middle East, for Sandoz International, Germany, responsible for all commercial and business development activities. She also consults for RegAff, Emergo and Dr. Regenold GmbH for the Middle East. Ilona spoke during the DIA Europe Meeting on “Clinical Trials in the Middle East” and at the Global Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs Summit 2021 and 2022. Moreover, Ilona published articles in the Journal of Medical Device Regulations on the regulatory overview for Medical Devices in Egypt, Kuwait and the UAE. 

Ilona Putz’s courses

  • 20 Oct • 3 day course

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs in the Middle East and North Africa

New for 2026

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  • 11 Nov • 1 day course

Clinical Trials in the MENA Region

New for 2026

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Reviews for Ilona’s courses

The speakers were very knowledgeable in their field.

18 May 2026

Medical Device Regulations in the Middle East and North Africa

It was a good training for me and the speakers were well prepared and knowledgeable. The ppt's were also very up to date with recent info added on slides, also very nice to see that ppt's were available before training started.

7 Oct 2024

Medical Device Regulations in the Middle East and North Africa

Excellent speakers. Very knowledgeable. Gave practical and realistic interpretation of current MD activity in the MENA region.

11 Jun 2024

Medical Device Regulations in the Middle East and North Africa

Very good detailed introduction to the regulatory aspects of different countries

7 Dec 2022

Medical Device Regulations in the Middle East and North Africa

Good presentation
Clear speakers and good at answering questions we had
Good content

7 Dec 2022

Medical Device Regulations in the Middle East and North Africa

Very friendly atmosphere created by both speakers!

15 Jun 2022

Medical Device Regulations in the Middle East and North Africa

I was hoping to get clarification on regulations in the MENA market and find out about any updates and I believed I have accomplished that. A very good course – organised very well, great venue and good speakers.

19 Jun 2019

Medical Device Regulations in the Middle East and North Africa

The course was very informative and the booklet I can take home is fantastic to look back on when a query arises. The speakers were very informative and kept the course interesting. I was hoping to gather more in-depth information and solve uncertain issues I was currently facing in the MEA Market. Heba and Ilona took an interest in the questions and answered all queries. Speakers were very approachable and remembered each of out fields and referred to them during the course if relevant.

19 Jun 2019

Medical Device Regulations in the Middle East and North Africa

Very good course, covered just enough to have a good overview in amount time given.

19 Jun 2019

Medical Device Regulations in the Middle East and North Africa

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