Eu Regulatory Affairs Director — Strategy & High-Impact Leadership

Viatris; Viseu; On-site; EUR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Viatris is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Director - Central Regulatory Affairs (CRA), Europe to shape and lead European regulatory strategy across a diverse portfolio, developing high-performing regulatory teams and influencing critical business decisions to ensure compliant, timely delivery of medicines to patients across Europe.

For this role, we require a strong RA background, leadership experience, and fluent English, with excellent cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

Qualifications

• University degree in a pharma/medical science field.
• Masters in Regulatory Affairs preferred.
• Fluent English—speaking and writing.
• 15+ years RA experience, including 5+ years people management.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing team of Regulatory professionals overseeing products developed internally or with partners, ensuring lifecycle success.
• Accountable for Regulatory activities across European markets for diverse product types with compliant delivery.
• Develop and implement European regulatory strategy aligned with Global RA objectives and stakeholder needs.
• Ensure on-time submission of post-approval lifecycle activities including renewals and variations.
• Collaborate with Clinical, QA, Legal, and Commercial teams to integrate regulatory requirements into business operations.
• Serve as liaison with EMA and national authorities, leading meetings and submissions.
• Anticipate regulatory changes, assess impact, and develop risk mitigation in partnership with the Line Manager.
• Represent Viatris in industry groups and leadership forums; guide regulatory costs and timelines.

Skills

Fluent English

RA leadership

People management

Regulatory strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Education

University degree (Pharmacy, Biotechnology, and/or other Pharma/Medical scientific background)

Masters in RA preferred

Job description

Viatris is a global healthcare company uniquely positioned to bridge the traditional divide between generics and brands, combining the best of both to more holistically address healthcare needs globally. With a mission to empower people worldwide to live healthier at every stage of life, we provide access at scale, currently supplying high-quality medicines to approximately 1 billion patients around the world annually and touching all of life's moments, from birth to the end of life, acute conditions to chronic diseases.

We have been included on a number of award lists that demonstrate the impact we are making.

Every day, we rise to the challenge to make a difference, and here’s how the Regulatory Affairs Director - Central Regulatory Affairs (CRA), Europerole will make an impact:

By shaping and leading European regulatory strategy across a diverse portfolio, developing high-performing regulatory teams, and influencing critical business decisions to ensure compliant, timely and successful delivery of medicines to patients across Europe.

Key responsibilities for this role include:

Key responsibilities for this role include:

Leadership & People Development

• Lead a high-performing team of Regulatory professionals overseeing a portfolio of products developed internally, externally (in partnership with Viatris) or via a Third Party/ Business Development (BD) Partner, ensuring successful product lifecycle management and alignment with global business goals. Provide guidance and mentorship to ensure effective execution of regulatory strategies.

Regulatory Strategy

• Accountable for all Regulatory activities impacting European markets for a diverse portfolio of medicinal products (and/or other product classifications) including Generic, Established Brand, Innovative, and Value-Added products. Oversee regulatory compliance to ensure portfolio of products meet all legal and industry standards.
• Accountable for the development and implementation of European regulatory strategy that aligns with Global Regulatory Affairs objectives, partnering with Global Regulatory Affairs workstreams, maintain relations with internal/ external strategic partners through to stakeholders, provide regulatory guidance to other business functions, as well as Local European Regulatory Teams.
• Ensure delivery of regulatory objectives through effective planning, prioritisation, and stakeholder engagement.
• Partner with Local Affiliate teams to ensure CRA are appropriately educated and trained in the preparation and management of country-specific National activities.
• Accountable for ensuring on-time submission of post-approval lifecycle activities, to include: Renewals, Variations (Administrative, CMC, Safety), Article 61(3) notifications and Country-specific notifications.

Cross-Functional Partnership

• Work closely with internal departments such as Clinical, Quality Assurance, Legal, and Commercial teams to integrate regulatory requirements into business operations and product development. Translate complex regulatory requirements into actionable business insights for cross-functional stakeholders and influence key strategic decisions.
• Liaise closely with internal functional areas to ensure alignment in all initiatives: Business Development, Regulatory CMC Sciences, Labelling, Pharmacovigilance, Product Launch, Artwork, Supply Chain and Quality colleagues.

Health Authority Engagement

• Serve as a primary liaison with regulatory authorities (e.G. European Medicines Agency (EMA), national competent authorities), leading meetings, preparing submissions, and facilitating approvals for new products or changes to existing products.

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Anticipate changes in regulations, assess their impact on operations, and develop risk mitigation strategies in collaboration with Line Manager. Investigate promptly, elevate and agree mitigation plan for any reported non-compliance issues.

Business & Industry Leadership

• Be actively involved in due diligence activities including evaluation of regulatory strategy, launch timelines, evaluation of risks and regulatory costs.
• Represent the company at industry associations, conferences, external working groups, and senior executive and cross-functional leadership meetings.

About Your Skills & Experience

For this role, we’re looking for a candidate who has an effective combination of the following qualifications, skills and experiences:

• University degree (Pharmacy, Biotechnology, and/or other Pharma/Medical scientific background)
• Masters in RA is preferred
• Fluent English - speaking and writing
• 15+ years RA Experience, including 5+ years of people management
• Excellent interpersonal skills

At Viatris, we offer competitive salaries, benefits and an inclusive environment where you can use your experiences, perspectives and skills to help make an impact on the lives of others.

Viatris is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.