Head Maintenance Regulatory Centers

For our client, a big pharmaceutical company with headquarters in Basel, we are looking in Rotkreuz for a

Head Maintenance Regulatory Centers

Your responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Leads the regulatory lifecycle management and portfolio expansion function (total headcount approx. 180 across, 5 global locations)
• Directs the function to efficiently implement post approval variations to implement manufacturing changes, process improvement and compliance initiatives
• Directs the function to provide timely risk assessment and dossier provision for geographic and portfolio expansion of established products worldwide
• Drives operational excellence and transformation initiatives to optimise department performance
• Represents Sandoz in appropriate industry forums, engages in external lobbying activities and maintains effective relationships with key regulatory agencies worldwide.
• As a key member of the Global Regulatory Affairs leadership team actively contribute to the overall strategic direction of the GRA function

What you'll bring to the role:

• Minimum: Degree in Science (e.g. Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biology) or equivalent.
• Desirable: Advanced Degree in Science. Preferable Master.
• Fluent English required (oral and written); good skills in local language of site desired (oral) are an advantage.
• Experienced global regulatory leader with at least 15 years regulatory experience in roles of increasing accountability, ideally in the generic field. Experience from other pharma areas is a plus.

Professional Competencies:

• Advanced leadership skills; sets clear vision and directions and aligns teams. Motivates and develops teams to achieve excellent performance. Ability to perform under pressure in a fast paced environment.
• Robust knowledge of global regulatory affairs and manufacturing/QA fundamentals
• Solid knowhow of project management techniques.
• Proven track record in organisational transformation and change management
• Demonstrated successful experience working in interdisciplinary teams in a complex matrix environment and dealing with continuous change, ambiguity and conflicting priorities.
• Experienced in operating effectively at senior executive level

Workplace: Rotkreuz
Workload: 100%
Start Date: 17.01.2022
Duration: 9-12 months

Please apply online. For further information about the position, please contact your Kelly recruiter, Mrs Judith Atgé Martin (+41 61 270 80 16)