Head of Regulatory Affairs

Compass Group PLC; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in medical dermatology is seeking a qualified Pharmacist for a full-time hybrid role, based in the UK. This position requires managing pharmacovigilance strategies, ensuring compliance, and leading a safety team. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and extensive knowledge of regulatory guidelines. With a hybrid work model, you'll work three days remotely and two days in the office. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are offered in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Excellent benefits

Hybrid work model

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacist with a biomedical degree.
• Proven leadership and line-management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of UK and EU pharmacovigilance regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead implementation of Global Patient Safety strategy.
• Oversee compliance and operational processes.
• Act as Safety Contact Person for UK/IE.

Skills

Leadership skills

Knowledge of regulatory guidelines

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Relevant biomedical degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. This full‑time hybrid position enables you to work remotely three days per week, with two days based in our Head Office in Maidenhead. You will be a key link between local operations and the wider global network, championing best practice and safeguarding patients worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive implementation of the Global Patient Safety strategy, translating corporate strategies into short‑ and long‑term action plans that meet local regulatory obligations.
• Oversee performance, compliance and operational processes to maintain LEO Pharma’s licence to operate, ensuring continuity and resilience of PV activities.
• Act as the Safety Contact Person for UK/IE and the National PV Contact Person in the UK.
• Provide timely, accurate input to the Global Pharmacovigilance System Master File (PSMF) and maintain the local PSMF for the UK.
• Manage PV case reporting end‑to‑end, ensuring timelines, reconciliations and archiving are completed in accordance with local and international standards.
• Lead local audits and inspections, ensuring readiness and compliance.
• Deliver PV training to partners and internal teams.
• Monitor regulatory changes, alert stakeholders to potential safety signals and implement risk minimisation measures.
• Support projects including Investigator‑Initiated Studies (IIS), Non‑Interventional Studies (NIS), market research, Patient Support Programmes and Social Media initiatives.
• Maintain 24/7 availability for EU/UK QPPV requirements.
• Collaborate closely with Global Patient Safety, Medical Affairs, Quality, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Information, Legal and Commercial teams.
• Bridge local and global operations, communicating organisational changes and transformations clearly and effectively.

People Management

• Manage, coach and inspire two direct reports, fostering a high‑performing safety team.
• Mentor, develop and train the team to maintain excellence in patient safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified Pharmacist, holder of a relevant biomedical degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Proven leadership and line‑management skills, with a record in coaching and mentoring teams to achieve excellence.
• Extensive knowledge and practical application of UK and EU regulatory guidelines in pharmacovigilance and clinical processes.

Benefits & Working Arrangements

This is a full‑time hybrid role. You will work remotely three days per week and be based in the Head Office in Maidenhead for two days. We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and the opportunity to make a visible impact in a flat organisational structure.

EEO Statement

We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognising that our different perspectives, backgrounds and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions.