Job Description

Summary

#LI-Hybrid


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



We are seeking a strategic and forward-thinking Head of Regulatory Intelligence to lead our global efforts in monitoring and interpreting evolving regulatory landscapes. This role is critical in ensuring our portfolio remains aligned with emerging global requirements and supports proactive regulatory planning and policy advocacy.

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.

Essential Requirements:

Fluent in English. 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

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

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? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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Division
Development
Business Unit
Universal Hierarchy Node
Location
United Kingdom
Site
London (The Westworks)
Company / Legal Entity
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.