Regulatory Innovation & Sustainment Leader in Bedford

The PositionAs a Regulatory Innovation & Sustainment Leader in the Pharmaceutical Development Regulatory (PDR) Innovation & Sustainment chapter, you will drive the digital transformation of regulatory workflows, specifically focusing on AI and data strategy. You will bridge the gap between business needs and technical execution, fostering a culture of innovation while ensuring operational excellence and compliance.In PDR we develop and maintain our licenses - we influence Health Authorities in their thought process to develop regulations.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Shape strategy and lead high-impact, complex, cross-functional project teams to deliver tangible business outcomes.
• Domain Expertise: Serve as a recognized subject matter expert in Digital, AI, and Data, leveraging a broad cross-discipline skill set to drive innovation.
• Team Empowerment: Cultivate a collaborative team culture where members are empowered to influence stakeholders and drive results.
• Mentorship & Thought Leadership: Act as a go-to thought leader within PDR, coaching and upskilling junior colleagues to build internal capability.
• Stakeholder Management: Influence cross-functional teams, including Health Authorities, government entities, politicians for key topics related to regulatory science and solution & sustainment. Has established networks and utilizes networks with stakeholders external to Roche.
• Change Management: Champion a culture of continuous improvement, experimentation, and VACC (Visionary, Architect, Coach, Catalyst) leadership principles.
• Capability Building: Mentor colleagues, build talent, and manage complex, high-impact projects that unlock enterprise-wide benefits.

Requirements

• Deep knowledge of process redesign for AI, data management practices with overarching business strategy to drive innovation.
• Proven relevant work experience which includes supporting cross-functional teams in a scientific environment.
• Proven ability to apply system thinking and an enterprise-wide mindset to lead change within a matrixed organisation. Maintain a strong commitment to medical compliance, integrity, and the Roche Group Code of Conduct.
• Expert-level ownership of complex, high-impact deliverables. Operates with distributed authority and accountability. Makes pragmatic, fit-for-purpose decisions, defaults to working transparently, and actively seeks advice to iterate and experiment.
• Employs a continuous learning mindset and actively acts on feedback. Fosters community by prioritizing personal growth, teamwork, and self autonomy Measurable reach and strategic results across the organization.
• Drives outcome-oriented results through strategic agility. Build, share, and leverage interconnected networks to exchange knowledge and advance key insights.
• Demonstrated ability to influence and negotiate with global stakeholders and external entities by communicating transparently, listening actively and building mutual trust.
• Collaborates through iterative feedback while recognizing and elevating peer contributions.
• Technical depth, practical expertise, and leadership maturity.

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