Regulatory Lead

Roche Holding AG; Welwyn; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Roche Products Ltd. in Welwyn is seeking a Regulatory Lead to guide regulatory strategy and governance within our leadership framework. You will lead with integrity, mentor teams, and collaborate across functions to ensure patient safety and compliance.

The role focuses on strategic alignment, cross-functional partnership, and continuous improvement in a dynamic pharmaceutical environment at Head Office.

Qualifications

• Deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and UK regulatory landscape.
• Experience working within a regulated environment with extensive leadership experience.
• Ability to set and adapt priorities as a people leader to ensure task completion.

Responsibilities

• Inspire a high-performing team through guidance and performance reviews.
• Ensure strict compliance with ethical and regulatory standards with patient safety in mind.
• Shape regulatory strategies by partnering with cross-functional leaders.
• Contribute to squad-based projects and foundational initiatives with adaptive leadership.
• Mentor and coach others to develop regulatory capabilities while driving continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

People leadership

Job description

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

LTO - Regulatory Lead

Head Office Based - Welwyn

Are you ready to align your passion and purpose with a role that drives excellence in the pharmaceutical industry? We are looking for a Regulatory Lead to join us in fostering innovation, collaboration, and outstanding results within our regulatory and leadership framework.

What You’ll Do

As the Regulatory Lead, you’ll take on diverse, impactful responsibilities, such as:

• Inspiring Leadership: Cultivate a high-performing, empowered team through guidance, constructive feedback, direct line management, fostering individual growth, and conducting performance reviews to maximize effectiveness and productivity
• Governance Excellence: Ensure strict compliance with ethical, regulatory, and industry standards within your disease area(s). Lead with integrity and a focus on patient safety.
• Strategic Alignment: Partner with cross-functional leaders to shape regulatory strategies, supporting organizational goals and contributing to long-term success.
• Multi-Skilled Contributions: Work as part of an adaptive, self-managed team delivering squad-prioritized projects and foundational initiatives.
• Advancing Capabilities: Act as a mentor and coach, playing roles such as visionary, catalyst, and architect while supporting the professional development of others in the Chapter.
• Prioritization & Efficiency: Safeguard resources by ruthlessly prioritizing tasks, streamlining foundational work, and minimizing work-creep while maintaining high standards.
• Global Collaboration: Play an active role in global initiatives and squad-based projects, ensuring strategic impact.
• Resource Planning & Flexibility: Contribute to creative resourcing solutions while fostering collaboration across the organization to adapt to ever-evolving priorities.

Who You Are

Ideal candidates will have expertise and passion in one or more of the following categories:

• will have a deep understanding of the pharmaceutical industry and UK regulatory landscape and experience working within a regulated environment with an extensive level of experience
• will have strong leadership and coaching qualities with directexperience in managing or leading teams, fosteringcollaboration and partnership
• will set and adapt priorities as a people leader to ensure task completion in-line with the regulatory chapter and business goals. Solve problems autonomously with minimal guidance.
• will leverage your regulatory knowledge and experience to deliver on required foundation and/or squad work
• will have broad and comprehensive expertise within the Regulatory environment
• will lead foundation and/or squad work and partner with the business to solve complex regulatory issues that impact the chapter and/or wider business.
• will leverage your regulatory knowledge and experience to deliver on required foundation work and support with chapter and/or squad work
• will have strong Regulatory knowledge and contribute to foundation and/or squad based work as well as supporting the development of squad/chapter based plans and goals.
• Will actively support and contribute to the learning & development of other chapter members by following the principles of continuous improvement, identify and implement required actions in agreement with the regulatory chapter lead.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.