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Smart4 Sciences is partnering with a growing pharmaceutical group to recruit a Regulatory Affairs Executive to support and manage a diverse portfolio of UK licences across parallel import, licensing, and manufacturing operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a regulatory professional with strong MHRA exposure who enjoys ownership, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration within a fast-moving pharmaceutical environment.

The Role

As Regulatory Affairs Officer, you will manage a portfolio of licences end-to-end, ensuring compliant, high-quality submissions to the MHRA while acting as a subject-matter expert for complex licensing scenarios.

Key focus areas include PLPI applications, variations, renewals, and ongoing regulatory compliance across multiple business units.

Key Responsibilities

Manage and maintain your own portfolio of UK pharmaceutical licences
Prepare, submit, and manage PLPI licence applications, variations, and renewals
Act as a key point of contact with the MHRA, proactively resolving RFIs and clarifying requirements
Ensure submissions are approved first time or with a maximum of one RFI
Maintain accurate regulatory records and updates within internal systems
Support buyers and internal stakeholders with up-to-date regulatory guidance
Identify regulatory changes and assess business impact
Lead or contribute to continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives
Project manage regulatory aspects of major legislative or procedural changes

About You

You will be a detail-driven regulatory professional with a strong compliance mindset and a proactive, solutions-focused approach.

Essential:

Regulatory Affairs or Quality experience within the pharmaceutical industry
Good working knowledge of GMP
Experience working with MHRA submissions and regulatory documentation
Strong written English, grammar, and attention to detail
Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Confident working independently while collaborating cross-functionally

Desirable:

Degree in a scientific discipline (Pharmaceutical Sciences preferred)
Experience with parallel import licences (PLPI)
Exposure to artwork authoring and regulatory labelling
Quality experience including deviations, complaints, CAPAs, and root cause analysis
Experience supporting regulatory change or improvement projects

Why Apply?

Broad regulatory exposure across licensing, PI, and manufacturing
High level of ownership and responsibility
Opportunity to develop into a senior regulatory role
Supportive, collaborative regulatory team environment

To apply or find out more, contact for a confidential discussion

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