At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead global regulatory strategies for innovative medicines and influence transformative therapies.
- Company: Dynamic pharmaceutical company focused on innovation and patient impact.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, generous parental leave, insurance plans, and equity awards.
- Other info: High visibility role with opportunities for leadership and professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape the future of healthcare while collaborating with global stakeholders.
- Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's in Science; significant regulatory affairs experience required.
The predicted salary is between 54000 - 66000 £ per year.
Overview
In this leadership role, you will steer global regulatory strategy for innovative medicines, guiding development and commercialization decisions.
You will coordinate with global stakeholders, manage Health Authority interactions, and shape regulatory outcomes across markets.
You’ll work at the intersection of science, strategy, and innovation to accelerate product development and lifecycle management.
This position offers high visibility, cross-functional impact, and the chance to influence transformative therapies for patients.
- Pay / Benefits
- flexible and hybrid working options
- minimum 14 weeks paid parental leave
- insurance plans
- retirement plans
- wellbeing resources
- long-term equity awards
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead global regulatory strategies aligned to development, commercial, and portfolio objectives
- Lead Health Authority interactions to advance programs and achieve regulatory outcomes
- Evaluate regulatory opportunities and risks, implementing mitigation plans across global markets
- Provide strategic guidance on development plans, labeling, and key regulatory documentation
- Oversee regulatory submissions, ensuring high-quality dossiers and timely execution of deliverables
- Lead and influence cross-functional teams to drive aligned decision-making and program success
- Coach and develop regulatory team members while fostering collaboration, learning, and performance excellence
- Key requirements
- Bachelor in Science or Master in a scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred
- Significant regulatory affairs and pharmaceutical development experience across multiple stages of product development
- Proven expertise in developing and executing global regulatory strategies for complex programmes
- Strong experience leading Health Authority interactions, negotiations, and major regulatory submissions
- Demonstrated matrix leadership skills with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders globally
- Excellent communication, strategic thinking, problem-solving, and stakeholder management capabilities
- leadership and people development
- cross-functional collaboration
- effective communication
- global regulatory strategy
- Health Authority interactions
- regulatory submissions
Global Program Regulatory Director in London employer: Novartis
Novartis is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work environment, where passionate individuals come together to drive breakthroughs in precision medicine. With competitive salaries, flexible working arrangements, and robust learning and development opportunities, employees are empowered to grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on patients' lives. Located in vibrant cities like London, Barcelona, and Dublin, Novartis offers a dynamic workplace that values diversity and encourages innovation.
