VP, Global Regulatory Affairs

Tokamak energy; Cherwell District; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Cell and Gene Therapy CDMO is seeking a VP, Global Regulatory Affairs to provide regulatory leadership for advanced therapy programmes. In this role, you will develop global regulatory strategies and act as a senior representative with health authorities. You will lead and mentor a global regulatory team while fostering client partnerships and ensuring compliance throughout the product lifecycle. This position offers visibility at the executive level and the chance to influence regulatory strategies in a rapidly evolving field.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in global regulatory affairs within biologics or advanced therapy.
• Proven leadership experience managing regulatory teams.
• Ability to lead strategic regulatory initiatives ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global regulatory strategies for client programmes.
• Act as senior regulatory representative with global health authorities.
• Provide regulatory input across CMC, clinical, and post-approval activities.
• Lead a global regulatory team, fostering collaboration and professional development.

Skills

Global regulatory leadership

Strong partnerships with regulatory authorities

Team leadership and coaching

Education

Degree in Pharmaceutical chemistry, biochemistry, or regulatory science

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity for a VP, Global Regulatory Affairs to join a leading Cell and Gene Therapy CDMO. As the VP, Global Regulatory Affairs, you will play a key role in providing global regulatory leadership, supporting clients developing advanced therapy programmes from early development through to commercialisation. You will be responsible for defining and implementing global regulatory strategies, ensuring compliance with international standards, and building strong partnerships with regulatory authorities. This role reports directly into the SVP, Global Quality and will lead an experienced regulatory team during a period of continued international growth. Your duties as the VP, Global Regulatory Affairs will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global regulatory strategies that support client programmes across cell and gene therapy, ensuring alignment with regional and international agency expectations.
• Act as the senior regulatory representative with global health authorities, leading discussions, responses, and inspections while building trusted long‑term relationships.
• Provide expert regulatory input across CMC, clinical, and post‑approval activities, supporting high‑quality submissions such as INDs, IMPDs, and variations.
• Partner with commercial, quality, and technical operations teams to provide regulatory insight during client engagements, business development activities, and due diligence reviews.
• Lead, coach, and mentor a high‑performing global regulatory team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional development across regions.

Qualifications

• Pharmaceutical chemistry, biochemistry, or regulatory science background with extensive experience in global regulatory affairs within biologics, advanced therapy, or gene therapy environments.
• Proven leadership experience within a CDMO or partnering organisation, managing regulatory teams and engaging with global health authorities.
• Demonstrated ability to lead strategic regulatory initiatives, ensuring compliance and supporting clients through the product lifecycle.

Additional Information

You will join a business recognised for its expertise in advanced therapies and biologics manufacturing, with the opportunity to shape global regulatory strategy across a growing international network. This position offers visibility at executive level, direct involvement in client partnerships, and the chance to influence regulatory direction in one of the most innovative areas of life sciences.