Director, Science and Regulatory Policy Europe
6 days ago
City of London
\n Director, Science and Regulatory Policy Europe\n Location: Moorgate, London (primary). Other European locations such as Spain and Portugal may also be considered. The successful candidate will perform the role from their respective country. Travel is approximately 30% of the time. Hybrid working is in place across company locations. \n The Science and Regulatory Policy team advocates for policy priorities that support the pipeline and portfolio for Research & Development and the company’s business goals. They partner with all R&D divisions to define and implement a prioritised policy and advocacy plan that advances business goals. Responsibilities\n \n • Develop and deliver strategic leadership for policy priorities to support our pipeline and portfolio.\n, • Advocate for and anticipate policy change that affects research and development activities worldwide and the innovation environment.\n, • Advise and provide insights for senior R&D leadership on critical developments in the global policy environment that impact the pipeline and portfolio.\n, • Take leadership for coordinating and aligning policy development and activity across R&D, focusing on the Development and Regulatory organisations.\n, • Lead strategy and coordination of R&D external policy relationships to meet priorities.\n, • Build the company’s share of voice and influence extramurally to support the enterprise policy agenda.\n, • Shape and influence European science, evidence, and data/digital policy agendas to proactively enable R&D productivity, scientific leadership, and competitive pipeline advancement.\n, • Drive early translation of emerging policy, legislative, and regulatory developments into decision‑ready insights, risks, and strategic options for pipeline, portfolio, evidence generation, and access.\n, • Set and advance company policy priorities on European science, evidence, data governance, and advanced digital technologies, ensuring alignment with R&D scientific strategy and innovation objectives.\n, • Lead the development and execution of coordinated company policy positions and advocacy strategies on European legislative and regulatory initiatives, mobilising cross‑functional alignment to shape outcomes.\n, • Provide strategic leadership on European data and advanced digital technology policy, including data integrity, privacy, security, AI/ML, digital health, and cloud‑enabled collaboration, to accelerate science and scale innovation.\n, • Build and leverage strategic relationships with European and globally influential policymakers, regulators, research institutions, and multilateral organizations to anticipate inflection points and influence policy direction.\n, • Position the company as a science‑led industry leader by representing the company in external policy forums, industry associations, and professional settings.\n, • Deliver forward‑looking policy analyses and executive briefings that inform senior R&D and company leadership on strategic choices, trade‑offs, and actions.\n Qualifications\n \n, • Required qualifications, experience and skills:\n, • University degree in science, health care, public health, or health policy; may be accompanied by a master’s degree in these fields or in law.\n, • Substantial experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, regulatory, or science policy environments.\n, • Proven experience in developing and articulating science‑based policy positions, white papers, comment letters, and briefing materials for senior leadership and external stakeholders.\n, • Experience engaging in global science policy environments, including U.S. and European legislative, regulatory, and policy frameworks.\n, • Experience advising senior leaders on science policy implications, risk, and strategic positioning.\n, • Preferred qualifications:\n, • Postgraduate degree in science policy, health policy, or law.\n, • Skill with AI, data, and real‑world evidence.\n, • Broad understanding of pharmaceutical R&D, including clinical development, evidence generation, or innovative development approaches.\n, • Demonstrated leadership or active participation in industry trade associations, scientific societies, or multi‑stakeholder policy initiatives.\n, • Experience in the field of pharmaceutical/biotechnology development.\n, • Competencies and skills:\n, • Strong relationship management and interpersonal skills with superb written and oral communication abilities.\n, • Analytic thinking, excellent presentation, and negotiation skills.\n, • Ability to thrive in a cross‑functional team environment with a global mindset.\n, • Excellent command of English (written and spoken).\n, • Data savvy with an eye for detail.\n \n #J-18808-Ljbffr