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Location: London (The Westworks), United Kingdom (3 days per week on-site)

About the Role

Key responsibilities:

• Lead the Regulatory Intelligence team to monitor and analyze global regulatory trends impacting the industry.
• Deliver clear, actionable updates to RA leadership and cross-functional teams on regulatory developments affecting strategy and portfolio.
• Oversee research and frameworks to integrate regulatory insights into decision-making and maintain compliance with evolving requirements.
• Collaborate with Policy teams to align intelligence strategies with business goals and escalate emerging issues as needed.
• Coordinate internal feedback on proposed regulations to ensure Novartis positions are reflected in industry responses.
• Manage public consultations in the EU and US, ensuring global alignment and a unified Novartis voice.
• Lead training initiatives with process, training and compliance to keep teams informed on emerging regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to internal working groups to assess regulatory impacts and integrate intelligence into planning and risk management.
• Support knowledge management by curating policy positions, training content, KPIs, and related processes.
• Mentor and develop the Regulatory Intelligence team , fostering collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Proven expertise in regulatory affairs and drug/biologic development, with exposure to Health Authority interactions preferred.
• Strong academic background in science, health policy, or legal studies; advanced degree (MD, PhD, PharmD) desirable.
• Demonstrated success in regulatory or health policy roles, with deep understanding of global regulatory and legislative environments.
• Solid grasp of the drug development process and pharmaceutical business operations.
• Familiarity with local regulatory frameworks and requirements.
• Skilled in cross-functional collaboration and working within global matrix teams.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to guide teams toward innovative, forward-looking solutions
• Adaptable, creative, and proactive in developing regulatory intelligence strategies.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience managing direct reports and leading in a matrix environment.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

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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.