Biopharma

Senior Director

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Invenia Group has partnered with one of the world’s fastest-growing pharmaceutical companies, currently seeking a Senior Director for its Regulatory Affairs team.

Role responsibilities: 

As Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, you are responsible for leading regulatory strategy, development, and execution across the company’s biosimilar and generic product portfolios. You will serve as a senior leader and subject matter expert, guiding global regulatory submissions, interactions with health authorities, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. You will:

  • Develop and lead regulatory strategies for biosimilar and generic products from early development through post-marketing
  • Serve as a senior regulatory advisor to executive leadership, R&D, clinical, manufacturing, quality, and commercial teams
  • Provide thought leadership on evolving regulatory frameworks for biosimilars and generics globally
  • Oversee preparation and submission of high-quality regulatory filings
  • Ensure timely approvals by proactively managing communications with FDA, EMA, and other global health authorities
  • Lead regulatory due diligence for business development opportunities
  • Ensure company-wide adherence to applicable regulations, guidelines, and internal SOPs
  • Partner with Quality and Clinical functions to resolve regulatory issues and support inspections and audits
  • Monitor and interpret regulatory changes, guiding internal teams on impact and implementation
  • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing regulatory team supporting biosimilar and generic programs
  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
  • Represent Regulatory Affairs to senior leadership and external industry associations

What we are looking for:

We are seeking an individual with an Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field (e.g., PharmD, PhD, MS, or equivalent). You should have 12-15+ years of progressive regulatory affairs experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry, with significant leadership responsibility and a proven track record of successful regulatory submissions and approvals in both biosimilars and generics.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities:

  • Deep knowledge of global regulatory requirements for biosimilar and generic drug development
  • Strong leadership, people management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities
  • Strategic and forward-thinking regulatory leadership
  • Ability to balance scientific, legal, and commercial considerations in regulatory decision-making
  • High level of integrity, adaptability, and resilience in a dynamic environment
  • Strong stakeholder management and executive presence

Sound interesting? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that recognises that developing the skills and capabilities of employees is essential to achieving organisational goals. Apply today to find out more.