Senior Global Program Regulatory Manager

GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Global Program Regulatory Manager to join their dynamic Regulatory Affairs team. In this pivotal role, you will develop and implement global regulatory strategies for various programs, ensuring compliance and excellence throughout the regulatory submission process. With a focus on collaboration and leadership, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive projects forward. This position offers a hybrid work model, allowing for flexibility while maintaining essential on-site collaboration. If you are passionate about making a difference in the pharmaceutical industry and have a strong background in regulatory affairs, consider this exciting opportunity to join a community dedicated to improving patient lives.

Qualifications

• 4+ years in regulatory and pharmaceutical development across Phases I-IV.
• Strong collaboration and influencing skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement global regulatory strategies for programs.
• Lead planning and submission of clinical trials and regulatory applications.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem-solving Skills

Organizational Awareness

Education

Bachelors in Science

Advanced Degree (MD, PhD, PharmD)

Job description

Senior Global Program Regulatory Manager

Job ID REQ-10015684

Feb 07, 2025

United Kingdom

Summary

1,800+ associates. 86 countries. One Regulatory Affairs. At Novartis, your voice, experience, and quality mindset can truly make a difference in Regulatory Affairs (RA). Novartis has a unique and promising portfolio with 70 projects as potential NMEs in development, 65 projects in Phase 3 or already undergoing registration, and 100 Phase 1/2 projects. We also focus on rare disease areas; in fact, more than 80% of our innovation is targeted on areas of high unmet need. In many cases, we can offer family-friendly work flexibility to facilitate your physical and mental health. Read on to learn about the role available in Regulatory Affairs. We hope you will consider joining our global OneRA family.

Hybrid work model - on-site requirements of 3 days a week - 12 days a month.

We are unable to offer permit support for this role.

About the Role

The Sr GPRM works under limited supervision of the regulatory affairs (RA) program lead to develop and implement the global regulatory strategy for program(s) through development, registration, and post-approval in the assigned region(s). They may act as the RA program lead on programs of limited complexity. The Sr GPRM is a member of the RA sub-team and may lead or represent RA in regional or cross-functional teams. They may also act as a subject matter expert and/or assume a mentoring role.

Major accountabilities:

Regulatory Strategy

• Provides input to global program regulatory strategy, including regulatory designations & innovative approaches.
• May provide global RA leadership for a specific part of the program or act as RA program lead for a program of limited complexity.
• Represents RA or leads in regional RA or cross-functional activities.
• Determines requirements and coordinates activities for Health Authority (HA) interactions. May lead HA meetings together with RA program lead.
• May serve as local HA liaison (e.g., FDA or EMA).

Regulatory Submissions

• Leads planning, preparation, and submission of clinical trials.
• Coordinates, plans, and prepares for submission of initial registration and post-approval applications, including authoring of Module 1 documents.

Regulatory Excellence and Compliance

• Ensures timely RA input and submission of regulatory compliance and maintenance reports (e.g., aggregate safety reports, annual reports, renewals, etc.) across assigned regions.

Education

Bachelors degree preferred (Minimum/desirable):

• Science-based BS or MS. Advanced degree (e.g., MD, PhD, PharmD, regulatory) preferred.
• Advanced understanding of pharmaceutical development, clinical trials, analysis, and interpretation of scientific data.
• Awareness of post-marketing/brand optimization strategies and commercial aspects.
• ≥4 years involvement in regulatory and pharmaceutical development spanning activities in Phases I-IV in 1 or more major regions.
• Experience in leading cross-functional teams.
• Strong collaboration, communication, influencing, and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational awareness (e.g., interrelationship of departments, business priorities).

Why Novartis:

Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting, and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? Learn more.

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GB16 (FCRS = GB016) Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK Ltd.

Functional Area: Research & Development

Job Type: Full time

Employment Type: Regular

Shift Work: No

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.