At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead regulatory activities and strategy for innovative healthcare products across UK and Ireland.
- Company: Join a global leader in consumer healthcare with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development opportunities, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative team culture with opportunities for growth in a fast-paced industry.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in healthcare by guiding products from concept to launch.
- Qualifications: 8+ years in Regulatory Affairs with strong leadership and strategic skills.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Walker Cole International is supporting a global consumer healthcare organisation in the search for a Regulatory Affairs Lead to join its Europe North Regulatory Affairs and Category Strategy team. This role combines UK & Ireland regulatory leadership (post-marketing & compliance) with global category regulatory strategy across medicines, cosmetics, and medical devices, supporting innovation from concept to launch.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead UK & Ireland regulatory activities ensuring compliance across medicines, medical devices, and cosmetics
- Manage post-marketing lifecycle activities including variations, renewals, safety updates, and change control
- Act as key contact for regulatory authorities (e.g. MHRA) and external stakeholders
- Lead and develop a Regulatory Affairs team within the cluster
- Define regulatory strategy for category innovation projects across global markets
- Support product development from ideation to launch (classification, pathways, data requirements, claims)
- Lead regulatory input into stage-gate processes and cross-functional innovation teams
- Manage regulatory submissions (dossiers, labelling, PIFs, artwork) and EU procedures where applicable
- Conduct due diligence and support external opportunity assessments and acquisitions
About You:
- 8+ years’ Regulatory Affairs experience in consumer healthcare / pharma environment
- Strong expertise in UK OTC and post-marketing lifecycle management
- Experience across medicines and exposure to medical devices and/or cosmetics
- Proven ability to lead regulatory strategy and cross-functional innovation projects
- Experience working with health authorities (e.g. MHRA) and EU or international markets
- Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Strategic mindset with strong execution and attention to detail
Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs in City of London employer: Walker Cole International
Walker Cole International is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration within the consumer healthcare sector. With a strong focus on employee development, you will have the opportunity to lead a talented Regulatory Affairs team while engaging with key regulatory authorities, ensuring compliance across diverse product categories. Located in a vibrant region, the company promotes a culture of inclusivity and support, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
