Senior Regulatory Affairs Executive (Ireland based role)

Senior Regulatory Affairs Executive (Ireland based role) – Sandoz UK & Ireland

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Sandoz continues to go through an exciting and transformative period as a global leader and pioneering provider of sustainable biosimilar and generic medicines. As we continue down this new and ambitious path, unique opportunities will present themselves, both professionally and personally. Join us, the future is ours to shape!

The purpose of the role is to ensure timely and accurate preparation and submission of registration dossiers to obtain and launch new Ireland Marketing Authorisations in collaboration with internal EU and Local stakeholders, and to maintain lifecycle of existing Marketing Authorisations in collaboration with internal, EU and Local stakeholders. The role requires continued compliance with all relevant legislation, guidelines and practices, including EU, HPRA, Sandoz global and local requirements.

• Timely and accurate preparation and submission of registration dossiers to obtain and launch new Ireland Marketing Authorisations in collaboration with internal EU and Local stakeholders.
• Lifecycle maintenance of existing Marketing Authorisations in collaboration with internal, EU and Local stakeholders.
• Continued compliance with all relevant legislation, guidelines and practices, including EU, HPRA, Sandoz global and local requirements.
• New Marketing Authorisation applications and lifecycle management of a portfolio of products authorised via Centralised, MRP/DCP/RUP, and Irish National procedures.
• Effective teamwork with other business functions to achieve company objectives.
• Oversight of preparation and timely submission of new Marketing Authorisation applications, variations, renewals, and MA transfers.
• Registration of Risk Management Plans and associated educational materials with the HPRA, with cross-functional work to ensure commitments are met and implementation recorded.
• Responding to application or licensing queries raised by the HPRA; liaising with relevant company departments and external sources to ensure full and rapid responses.
• Maintaining oversight of regulatory changes and dissemination of implementation requirements to internal and external stakeholders in line with EU and HPRA requirements.
• Ensuring payment of HPRA fees within the departmental budget.
• Acting as regulatory subject matter expert in internal audits and Health Authority inspections.
• Ensuring timely close out of Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPAs), change controls and deviations assigned to Regulatory Affairs.
• Timely gap assessment of Global Operating Procedures and update of local procedures where applicable.

• BSc (Hons) chemistry or life sciences (upper second class or higher) required. MPharm (Pharmacy) highly desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English.
• Excellent current regulatory knowledge of Centralised, MRP/DCP/RUP, and IE National licencing procedures.
• Proven track record of working with the HPRA.
• Strong communication skills.
• Proven track record in the delivery of regulatory, technical and scientific projects.
• Experience with internal/external inspections desirable.

• Competitive salary, Annual bonus, Pension scheme, Health insurance, 24 days annual leave, Flexible working arrangements, Employee recognition scheme, learning and development opportunities.

Generic and Biosimilar medicines are the backbone of the global medicines industry. Sandoz, a leader in this sector, provided more than 900 million patient treatments across 100+ countries in 2024. We have an ambition to do more, with investments in new development capabilities, production sites, new acquisitions, and partnerships to shape the future of Sandoz and help more patients gain access to low-cost, high-quality medicines, sustainably. Our momentum is powered by an open, collaborative culture driven by our talented and ambitious colleagues, who offer an agile and collegiate environment with flexible-hybrid careers, where diversity is welcomed and personal growth is supported.

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We are committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.