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Senior Director – Global Regulatory Strategy Biologics

Switzerland, Geneva · Job Posted January 15, 2026
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I am actively seeking a Senior Director, Global Regulatory Strategy for a rapidly expanding pharmaceutical client based in Geneva. This is a key leadership role within the R&D leadership structure, focused on biologics and biosimilars. This position carries end-to-end ownership of global regulatory strategy, shaping development pathways, authority engagement, and lifecycle management across major international markets.

Job Responsibility

  • Owning and leading global regulatory strategies for biosimilar development and lifecycle management
  • Acting as the primary regulatory interface with health authorities (e.g. EMA, FDA), including leading scientific advice, briefing meetings, and submissions
  • Developing clear, persuasive regulatory narratives and submission strategies aligned with business and development goals
  • Guiding global and regional teams on regulatory positioning, launch readiness, labelling, and post-approval activities
  • Supporting market prioritisation and launch sequencing through regulatory insight
  • Driving consistency, quality, and innovation across regulatory processes and systems
  • Building, mentoring, and leading a high-performing global regulatory team
  • Representing the organisation externally within regulatory forums, industry groups, and key partnerships

Requirements

  • A life sciences degree (or equivalent scientific background)
  • 15+ years of experience in international regulatory affairs
  • Proven leadership experience managing senior regulatory professionals
  • Hands-on experience with global submissions (e.g. BLA, MAA)
  • Deep understanding of regulatory strategy across development and lifecycle stages
  • Strong experience leading interactions with global health authorities
  • The confidence to challenge convention and shape regulatory approaches in a rapidly evolving environment
  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making skills
  • Fluency in English
  • additional languages are a plus

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additional languages are a plus

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