About the Role
24-Month Regulatory Affairs Graduate Programme featuring rotations in International Regulatory Affairs CMC and UK Regulatory Affairs, with exposure to regulatory strategy, submissions, compliance, and health authority engagement.
Our Regulatory Affairs teams bring new medical advancements to the world by facilitating communications and procedures that allow swift, organized compliance across regulatory agencies. We are an international network on the leading-edge of healthcare breakthroughs that help provide new, reliable, and compliant medicinal products, practices and solutions to the EMEA region, including the UK.
This role will be based in our modern state-of-the-art co-working facilities in Moorgate, London. This site, at the heart of London provides fantastic amenities, support services and collaborative workspaces with convenient transport links.
We are a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to enhancing the lives of individuals through a diverse portfolio of prescription medicines, oncology treatments, life‑saving vaccines, and animal health products. Our unwavering dedication to delivering innovative solutions is the driving force behind everything we do.
Responsibilities
12 months in International Regulatory Affairs CMC
- Learn, assess, and apply regulatory policies, internal processes, and systems.
- Support the development of regulatory strategies and the review of submission packages for the EMEA region.
- Contribute to new marketing authorisation submissions and product lifecycle management activities.
- Collaborate with colleagues across the region and globally to deliver regulatory objectives.
- Participate in health authority interactions and support regulatory engagement activities.
- Contribute to operational excellence and regulatory science initiatives while developing digital skills through the use of innovative tools and technologies.
12 months in Regulatory Affairs UK
- Support the development of regulatory strategies and regulatory submissions for new marketing authorisation applications and product launches.
- Contribute to the lifecycle management of marketing authorisations, ensuring ongoing regulatory compliance.
- Participate in MHRA interactions and support regulatory engagement activities.
- Support the development and maintenance of patient information leaflets, packaging components, and artwork, in line with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
- Develop and apply knowledge of UK and European regulatory legislation, guidelines, and processes.
- Contribute to departmental projects, meetings, and cross‑functional initiatives across the Regulatory Affairs team.
Requirements
- Currently studying towards, or have obtained within the last two years, a BSc degree (or equivalent qualification) in a scientific discipline, such as Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Engineering, Pharmacy, Microbiology, Virology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, or a related field.
- Strong communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively.
- Demonstrates integrity, accountability, and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and organisational values.
- Shows initiative, proactivity, and academic and digital curiosity, with a desire to learn and develop through feedback.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
Eligibility Criteria for Undergraduates
We are looking for students based in the UK who complete their undergraduate degree between 2025 and 2027.
Important Note
- We do not provide sponsorship for UK work visas during or after the graduate program.
- To be eligible for the 2-year program, you must have the right to work in the UK for its entire duration (Until August 2029).
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are proud to be a company that embraces the value of bringing diverse, talented, and committed people together. The fastest way to breakthrough innovation is when diverse ideas come together in an inclusive environment. We encourage our colleagues to respectfully challenge one another’s thinking and approach problems collectively. We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Employment Details
Employee Status: Project Temps (Fixed Term)
Relocation: No relocation
VISA Sponsorship: No
Travel Requirements: No Travel Required
Flexible Work Arrangements: Hybrid
Shift: Not Indicated
Valid Driving License: No
Hazardous Material(s): no
Job Posting End Date
10/13/2026
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