Director Europe Regulatory Policy

Glaxosmithkline Consumer Healthcare SA; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global biopharma company is seeking a Director of Europe Regulatory Policy to lead regulatory efforts that shape the external environment for medicines. The role involves developing policy priorities and advocating for regulatory changes that impact the company's portfolio. Candidates should have a strong background in regulatory affairs, excellent communication skills, and the ability to influence stakeholders. This position offers visibility, professional growth, and input into significant policy development in the healthcare sector.

Benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Hybrid working model

Diverse and inclusive workplace

Qualifications

• Experience in regulatory affairs across all phases of medicine development.
• Proven track record in medicines regulatory policy and advocacy.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build effective networks.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain regulatory policy and advocacy priorities.
• Interpret legislation, guidelines, and regulatory policies.
• Build relationships with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory policy expertise

Advocacy strategies

Interpersonal skills

Communication (oral/written English)

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, pharmacy, law or related field

Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, Law/JD, PharmD)

Job description

Position Summary

The Director of Europe Regulatory Policy leads regulatory policy work that shapes the external environment for our medicines. You will work across teams in Europe and globally to develop policy priorities, deliver advocacy, and translate complex regulatory change into practical internal guidance. We value clear thinking, collaborative leadership, and the ability to build trusted relationships with regulators and partners. This role offers strong visibility, professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact for patients and GSK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain Europe/EU regulatory policy, advocacy, and intelligence priorities to support and advance GSK's portfolio.
• Provide expert interpretation and advice on new legislation, guidelines, and regulatory policies, assessing their impact on GSK and our portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, industry trade associations, and multi-stakeholder initiatives, to develop external insights and to advance GSK’s policy objectives and positions.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute regulatory policy and advocacy strategies in the Europe/EU region.
• Lead asset-specific global regulatory policy and advocacy strategy for select priority assets.
• Lead global regulatory policy and advocacy strategy for select enterprise-level policy priorities.
• May brief and provide support to senior leaders on external developments and engagements.

Why You?

Basic Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, pharmacy, law, public policy, or a related field.
• Experience in regulatory affairs with expertise across all phases of the medicines development process.
• Proven track record in medicines regulatory policy and advocacy and a broad understanding of the European/EU regulatory environment.
• Experience analysing complex regulatory information and communicating analyses clearly and succinctly.

Preferred Qualification

• Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, Law/JD, PharmD) or postgraduate qualification relevant to Regulatory Affairs.
• In-depth knowledge of medicines development laws, regulations, and practices affecting the pharmaceutical industry in Europe/EU and familiarity with regulatory submission processes.
• Direct experience interacting with European regulatory agencies and health authorities (EMA and national competent authorities).
• Skilled at working in matrix environments and delivering impactful results.
• Strong interpersonal, communication (oral/written English), influencing, and negotiation skills and the ability to build effective internal and external networks.

Working pattern

This role is based in the United Kingdom or Belgium and operates on a hybrid working model. You will be expected to spend regular time onsite to collaborate with colleagues and partners. Occasional travel across Europe may be required.

How to apply

If this role inspires you and you meet the basic qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what motivates you to join GSK in this role. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all can thrive.

Why GSK?

Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together.

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases – to impact health at scale.

People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can thrive and focus on what matters most. Our culture of being ambitious for patients, accountable for impact and doing the right thing is the foundation for how, together, we deliver for patients, shareholders and our people.

GSK is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), military service or any basis prohibited under federal, state or local law.

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