Life Sciences Change Manager - Regulated Environment

North Highland; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 92,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

North Highland is seeking a Change Manager to drive transformational initiatives within a highly regulated environment. You will lead complex change programmes, ensuring compliant transitions while engaging stakeholders and shaping how the organisation evolves.

Role requires 1–3 days onsite in London under an umbrella PAYE contract, with potential extension into 2027. You will collaborate with senior leadership to align change objectives with business goals.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading large-scale change programmes in regulated industries.
• Proven ability to develop change strategies and stakeholder plans.
• Strong track record of enabling governance and compliance in life sciences/pharma contexts.
• Experience coaching teams through organisational transitions and changes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee change initiatives from concept to implementation.
• Develop comprehensive change strategies and stakeholder communications.
• Manage relationships and address resistance with transparent communication.
• Ensure activities comply with regulatory and governance frameworks.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation.
• Coach teams through transitions and capture lessons learned.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align change with business goals.

Skills

Change management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory compliance

Strategic planning

Project leadership

Communication

Influencing/negotiation

Risk management

Organisational change

Job description

North Highland is seeking a Change Manager to drive transformational initiatives within a highly regulated environment. You will lead complex change programmes, ensuring compliant transitions while engaging stakeholders and shaping how the organisation evolves.

Role requires 1–3 days onsite in London under an umbrella PAYE contract, with potential extension into 2027. You will collaborate with senior leadership to align change objectives with business goals.