Head of Regulatory

As Head of Regulatory Affairs, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring Roche’s medicines are registered and compliant with current regulations, enabling the organization to operate optimally while maintaining its license to operate. You will lead the development of regulatory strategies, manage compliance, oversee stakeholder engagement, and contribute to Roche’s broader business objectives, always putting the patient first and following the science.

Key Challenges

• Strategic leadership in regulatory affairs, balancing market trends with compliance requirements, and contributing to Roche’s long-term organizational ambitions.
• Developing and implementing policies aligned with legislation, addressing non-compliance and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Managing relationships with regulatory bodies, industry experts, and external stakeholders while providing guidance to cross-functional Roche teams.
• Overseeing dossier submissions to ensure timely registration in compliance with national and international standards.
• Team leadership, including building a talent pipeline, nurturing growth, and developing staff in line with a culture of learning and innovation.

Who You Are as Our Ideal Candidate

You have a strong entrepreneurial spirit, embracing both compliance and innovation to drive success. As an inclusive leader, you foster trust, inspire teams, and actively contribute to Roche’s reputation. You are proactive, self-managed, and able to act boldly, swiftly, and collaboratively, never losing sight of the patient-centric mission.

Your qualifications and experience include:

• A relevant degree (NQF 7/8) in pharmaceuticals with extensive experience (7-10 years in regulatory affairs and 5-8 years in management).
• Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical regulations, registration processes, and compliance frameworks.
• A growth mindset, dedication to quality, and the ability to lead under pressure while managing complexity.
• Exceptional skills in communication, strategic agility, influencing, teamwork, and innovation.

Are you ready to contribute to life-changing work that genuinely impacts patients, while fostering an environment where personal growth thrives? At Roche, you will experience diversity, inclusion, and a culture powered by collaboration with a global network. Your work will be meaningful, within a company that values agility, prioritization for impact, and a bold yet ethical approach to innovation.

Apply today and contribute to Roche's vision of bringing impactful solutions to patients worldwide!