Global Regulatory Affairs Manager

GSK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

GSK is seeking a Global Regulatory Affairs Manager to lead regulatory strategies for oncology assets, ensuring optimal labeling and approvals while maintaining compliance. You will report to the Global Regulatory Lead and partner with cross-functional teams across regions to shape development plans and regulatory interactions.

We value clear thinking, collaboration and a patient-first mindset as you drive strategic changes and enable successful asset progression in a hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological, pharmaceutical or healthcare science.
• Proven experience in drug development process, preferably in regulatory affairs and oncology.
• Knowledge of clinical trial and licensing requirements in major markets.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; matrix teamwork experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global/regional regulatory strategies for oncology assets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align plans with development strategies.
• Support interactions and submissions with regulatory authorities across regions.
• Assess regulatory intelligence and competitive landscape to inform strategy.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements throughout product lifecycle.
• Drive process improvement and innovation in regulatory delivery.

Skills

Business Resilience

Communication

Digital Fluency

Matrix Leadership

Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance

Regulatory Strategies

Resource Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological, pharmaceutical or healthcare science

Advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD, PharmD)

Job description

Closing Date: 3rd September 2026 (COB)

Business Introduction

At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting‑edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together.

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Our approach to R&D

For candidates seeking to be located at our Stevenage site, this role will temporarily be based at Stevenage. However, the Company plans to relocate its offices to Cambridge, UK. The location of this role will therefore subsequently change to Cambridge, UK in accordance with timelines to be set by the Company. The relocation is currently proposed to take effect by early 2029

Position Summary

As a Global Regulatory Affairs Manager at GSK, you will develop and execute global and regional regulatory strategies for oncology assets, ensuring optimal labeling and approvals while maintaining compliance with internal and external requirements. You will be accountable to the Global Regulatory Lead (GRL) and Global Regulatory Therapeutic Area (TA) Head and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape development plans and regulatory interactions across multiple regions. We value clear thinking, collaboration, practical problem solving and a patient‑first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with GRL, global/regional counterparts and local operating companies to develop and deliver robust regulatory strategies that meet key market requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to align regulatory plans with Medicines Development Strategy and Integrated Asset Plan.
• Support interactions, reviews, and submissions with regional/local regulatory authorities for product development and approval.
• Assess regulatory intelligence, precedents and competitive landscape to inform strategy development and improve decision‑making.
• Ensure compliance with global, regional, and local regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
• Drive process improvement, innovation, and performance excellence through the development and implementation of strategic changes.

Location and Working Pattern

This role is based in GSK HQ in London UK, Stevenage UK or alternatively in Switzerland Baar Onyx. The working pattern is hybrid, combining time in the office and remote work.

Basic Qualification

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in biological, pharmaceutical or healthcare science.
• Proven experience in drug development process, preferably in regulatory affairs and oncology.
• Knowledge of clinical trial and licensing requirements in at least one major regional/global market.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for clarity and impact.
• Experience working effectively in matrix teams.

Preferred Qualification

• Advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD, PharmD).
• Proven ability in managing global and regional development, submission, and approval activities.
• Demonstrated ability to foster collaborative environments, proactively resolve challenges, and develop innovative solutions within regulatory constraints.
• Proficiency in digital fluency tools to enhance project delivery, efficiency, and innovation.

Skills

Business Resilience, Communication, Digital Fluency, Matrix Leadership, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Strategies, Resource Management, Stakeholder Management

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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