Global Regulatory Strategy Lead (Hybrid)

Novartis UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 68,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working options

14 weeks paid parental leave

Insurance plans

Retirement plans

Job summary

Novartis UK in London (the Westworks) is seeking a Global Regulatory Associate Director to lead regulatory maintenance for a high‑complexity portfolio, shaping submissions and interactions with health authorities on a global scale.

This role operates within a cross‑functional, global matrix, providing strategic regulatory input, mentoring junior colleagues, and driving continuous improvement. A hybrid model is supported with extensive collaboration across regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in regulatory maintenance activities within the pharmaceutical industry.
• Proven knowledge of global regulatory submission and approval processes across major regions.
• Experience planning, execution, regulatory review, and compliance of submissions.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage regulatory maintenance activities for high‑complexity portfolio.
• Ensure timely, compliant preparation and submission of regulatory maintenance deliverables.
• Provide strategic regulatory input to cross‑functional deliverables including safety reports, variations and renewals.
• Act as liaison with health authorities for complex regulatory matters where required.
• Identify risks and gaps to minimize regulatory delays and support timely approvals.
• Lead responses to health authority queries with robust scientific justifications.

Skills

Regulatory maintenance

Global regulatory submissions

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Regulatory strategy

Education

Bachelor’s/Master’s in a scientific discipline

Job description

Novartis UK in London (the Westworks) is seeking a Global Regulatory Associate Director to lead regulatory maintenance for a high‑complexity portfolio, shaping submissions and interactions with health authorities on a global scale.

This role operates within a cross‑functional, global matrix, providing strategic regulatory input, mentoring junior colleagues, and driving continuous improvement. A hybrid model is supported with extensive collaboration across regions.