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The Position

About Roche UK

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come. Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. 

The Opportunity

Imagine working for an organization that puts people at the heart of everything they do, where your contributions directly impact patient outcomes. At Roche, our number one priority is our patients, and we believe that every person plays a key role in achieving this mission.

As a Regulatory Partner at Roche UK, you will be a vital part of our UK Regulatory Chapter. You will leverage your regulatory and scientific expertise to shape and drive strategic initiatives. This is your opportunity to make a difference and be part of a company dedicated to improving lives.

UK Regulatory Group Responsibilities

The Regulatory group collaborates with the wider business to translate the constantly evolving requirements of the UK regulatory environment into Roche policies, procedures, solutions, and strategies that ensure compliance and maximize the value for patients. 

Our activities encompass:

Clinical Trial Applications

National Licensing Applications

Early Access to Medicines Applications

National components of medicines authorization via the European Centralized procedure

The team serves as Roche's primary contact with the MHRA, requiring effective cross-functional collaboration at both local and global levels, as well as the capability to negotiate and influence externally. Regulatory Partners need to be adaptable and entrepreneurial to identify opportunities, while maintaining a focused approach on ensuring compliance and playing a key role in retaining Roche UK's License to Operate.

Who You Are

You are a passionate regulatory expert with a clear vision for improving patient outcomes. With broad and comprehensive expertise within the UK regulatory environment, you will lead foundational work and partner with the business to solve complex regulatory issues impacting the chapter and/or wider business. You will contribute to the development of squad/chapter-based strategic plans and goals, and actively participate in the learning and development of other chapter members. You will have the ability to understand scientific and technical information relating to an assigned portfolio of Roche products.

You also bring:

A Scientific University degree

Extensive experience in UK Regulatory Affairs

Proven experience managing UK submissions post-Brexit

Experience providing strategic and technical advice

In-depth knowledge and experience of UK and EU regulatory requirements and procedures

A proven track record of developing, implementing, and communicating regulatory strategies

Excellent documentation skills to ensure high-quality and timely submissions

Experience as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in defined subject areas or therapeutic areas

Experience in mentoring peers, as well as managing stakeholder relationships

Who we are

At Roche, more than 100,000 people across 100 countries are pushing back the frontiers of healthcare. Working together, we’ve become one of the world’s leading research-focused healthcare groups. Our success is built on innovation, curiosity and diversity.

Our UK Pharmaceutical head office is situated in Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, with beautiful countryside surrounding the area. Supported by major motorways & airports as well as being a 30 minute train ride to London, access is easy. Our award-winning office, known as Hexagon Place, was opened in 2005 and provides a modern, flexible working environment with facilities that are second-to-none. Around 2,000 people work at our Welwyn office in Global Early Development (pRED), Global Product Development (PD), Commercial (Rx) and our Corporate functions.

Roche offer a competitive salary plus the excellent benefits you would expect from a blue-chip organisation. There is a fully equipped gym on-site, a library and information centre, and an active sports and social club. We also have a subsidised staff restaurant providing foods to cater for every taste throughout the day. At the heart of the building is an informal meeting area known as The Street which features a coffee shop, snack machine and cashpoint. A second building on-site, called The Hub, contains modern meeting room and conference facilities. Roche promotes personal well-being and work-life balance. Therefore, flexible working options will be considered for all roles at Roche UK. Roche is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of Roche Products Ltd. At Roche Products we believe diversity drives innovation and we are committed to building a diverse and flexible working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion or belief, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, disability or age. We recognise the importance of flexible working and will review all applicants’ requests with care. At Roche difference is valued and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer where you are encouraged to bring your whole self to work.