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EUROPEAN REGULATORY AFFAIRS LEAD
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What you will do
In this vital role, you will ensure Amgen obtains and maintains the regulatory licenses required to support clinical development and commercialization of medicinal products. You will represent the region in shaping regulatory strategy, providing regional expertise, and collaborating with stakeholders to ensure regional requirements are effectively incorporated into global plans.
- Plan and manage regulatory submissions (e.g. clinical trial and marketing applications) for products within Amgen's portfolio in compliance with global filing plans and local regulatory requirements
- Implement product related regulatory strategies, Regulatory Affairs processes and activity planning
- Lead development of regional regulatory documents and meetings in accordance with GRT strategy
- Provide regulatory direction on regional regulatory mechanisms to optimize product development (e.g. expediting FIH studies, Orphan Drug, Fast Track, compassionate use and paediatric plan)
- Participate in the development and execution of regional regulatory product strategies, including precedence, risk management and contingency planning
- Consistent with GRT strategy, advise on regulatory implications and requirements related to global clinical development plans and objectives
- Lead Health Authority and Agency Interactions and document and communicate outcomes appropriately
Be part of our team
You would be joining the European General Medicine Regulatory team, part of the Global Regulatory Affairs function in Europe. You would be working with colleagues who are responsible for leading the European regulatory strategies and submissions for development and marketed products from first in human clinical trials to marketing authorisation, and throughout the products lifecycle.
This team is leading the regulatory activities for established products and also development assets in the Metabolic, Cardiology, Inflamation, Endocrine and Bone disease areas, as well as pre-approval filing activities for Biosimilars.
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What we expect of you
We are all different, yet we all use our unique contributions to serve patients. What we seek in you as an experienced professional, are these qualifications and skills:
- Degree educated in a scientific discipline
- Extensive experience in regional regulatory environment
- Proven track record of developing and executing regional regulatory strategy
- In-depth understanding of the drug life cycle and development process from a regulatory perspective
- In-depth understanding of the registration procedures in region for MA, post approval changes, extensions and renewals.
- Ability to lead teams and work collaboratively in a dynamic environment
- Proactive approach to problem solving
- Ability to understand and communicate scientific/clinical information
- Ability to anticipate regulatory agency expectations
- Strong awareness of the needs of internal and external stakeholders, and the role of Regulatory Affairs in driving successful drug development
THRIVE
What you can expect of us
As we work to develop treatments that take care of others, so we work to care for our teammates’ professional and personal growth and well-being.
- Vast opportunities to learn and move up and across our global organization
- Diverse and inclusive community of belonging, where teammates are empowered to bring ideas to the table and act
- Generous Total Rewards Plan comprising health, finance and wealth, work/life balance, and career benefits
LOCATION:
Flexibility to work from home with few days per month working from our Cambridge,Uxbridgeor Lisbonoffice.
The expected gross pay range for this role in Portugal is EUR 68,000.00 to 92,000.00. Actual pay will vary based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
Application due date: 19th of August 2026
Equal Opportunity Statement
Amgen is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request an accommodation.
European Regulatory Affairs Lead in Uxbridge employer: Amgen SA
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