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Director of Regulatory Affairs

5 days ago

Greater London

The role: • The Director of Regulatory Affairs is responsible for assigned regulatory strategy and operations related to unlicensed medicines (ULMs), early access programs, and commercial product launches across Europe. This role ensures regulatory compliance while enabling timely patient access to critical therapies. The Director will help define regulatory frameworks, engage with health authorities, manage end‑to‑end launch readiness, and collaborate cross‑functionally to support business growth and operational excellence., • They will work in partnership with the Head of Regulatory Affairs, Business Unit Directors and the project teams to ensure that they are able to deliver best-in-class service and business support across the Division., • The Director Regulatory Affairs will be responsible to provide strategic guidance for regulatory activities supporting expanded access programs conducted on behalf of biotech and pharmaceutical companies., • In addition, this role will provide strategic advice and leadership for all regulatory activities supporting the approval and lifecycle management of biotechnology clients’ assets ensuring successful regulatory submissions and compliance across global markets (e.g. EMA, MHRA, Swiss Medic)., • The role has a significant client-facing element to it, acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to support the business development team with prospecting for new business opportunities and in support of the design and implementation and ongoing delivery of programs once awarded., • As such, the role requires a broad knowledge of international regulations to support both internal and external stakeholders with access to unlicensed and unregistered medicines., • The Director of Regulatory Affairs must be able to work in a demanding environment where timelines and protocols must be met. Focused on managing and documenting information, be proficient at working with databases and other information management tools., • Attention to detail is extremely important, as is the ability to adapt quickly to changing regulations. They must have excellent organizational, analytical, project management, and communication skills. Specific Job Responsibilities: Regulatory Strategy & Leadership • Work alongside the Head of Regulatory Affairs to shape the regulatory function and ensure best in class services., • Develop and execute European regulatory strategies for unlicensed medicines, Named Patient Programmes (NPP), Early Access Programmes (EAP), and Compassionate Use., • Responsible for supporting regulatory Due Diligence of potential acquisitions/partnered product opportunities etc., • Lead regulatory planning and readiness for new commercial launches, ensuring alignment with development, medical, commercial, quality, and supply chain teams., • Serve as the senior regulatory expert for ULMs and launches, advising executive leadership on risks, opportunities, and regulatory pathways., • Manage proactive interactions with EU/EEA health authorities to discuss ULMs, early access plans, and launch-related submissions., • Prepare, review, and lead regulatory meetings, scientific advice, and written communications with regulators., • Oversee preparation, submission, and lifecycle management of regulatory filings related to ULM supply, importation, and distribution., • Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, including advertising & promotion, pharmacovigilance requirements, GDP/GMP interfaces, and market‑specific obligations., • Lead regulatory input into cross‑functional launch teams for new product introductions., • Manage preparation of core regulatory documents, including SmPCs, PILs, labeling, packaging, variations, and launch notifications., • Provide guidance on regulatory aspects of pricing & reimbursement, HTA submissions (where relevant), and post‑launch lifecycle management., • Cross‑Functional Collaboration, • Work closely with Medical Affairs, Quality, Supply Chain, Commercial, Legal, and Market Access teams to enable compliant and efficient product availability., • Act as internal consultant for regulatory implications of business decisions, supply challenges, and commercial planning., • Support training and capability building across the organisation regarding unlicensed medicines frameworks and launch processes., • Team & Vendor Management, • Lead and mentor regulatory team members, fostering growth and high performance. Essential • Advanced degree in life sciences (PharmD, MSc, PhD, MD) or equivalent., • 8+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry., • Proven track record of leading regulatory activities for commercial product launches in Europe., • Experience engaging with EU/National health authorities., • Relevant experience in a client facing role, • Proven ability to provide coaching, advice and mentoring in areas of Regulatory Affairs, • Previous experience in EU regulatory frameworks for unlicensed medicines (e.g., Named Patient, Early Access, Compassionate Use)., • Experience in specialist areas such as orphan medicines, oncology, rare diseases, or biologics., • Familiarity with HTA and P&R processes., • Prior leadership of distributed or matrixed teams., • Strategic thinking: Able to shape regulatory strategy in complex or ambiguous environments., • Leadership: Inspires teams, builds trust, and drives execution., • Regulatory expertise: Deep understanding of European regulations and unlicensed medicine pathways., • Communication: Clear and credible communicator with internal stakeholders and regulators., • Problem‑solving: Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with strong judgment. Uniphar Group is a rapidly expanding diversified healthcare services business with a global footprint and a proud heritage in Ireland. Since Uniphar became a publicly listed company in 2019, the Group has grown organically and through a series of strategic acquisitions, which continue to strengthen Uniphar’s international reach. With a workforce of more than 3,000 spread across Ireland, United Kingdom, Mainland Europe, MENA and the USA, Uniphar is a trusted global partner to pharma and medtech manufacturers, working to improve patient access to medicines and treatments around the world. Uniphar provides outsourced and specialised services to its clients, leveraging the strong relationships with 200+ of the world’s best known pharmaco-medical manufacturers across multiple geographies, enabled by our cutting-edge digital technology and our expert teams. Uniphar is organised into three key divisions: Uniphar Supply Chain & Retail, Uniphar Medtech and Uniphar Pharma Uniphar Pharma Pharma is a global division operating across US, Europe, APAC and MENA, bringing a range of pharma services to manufacturers across the product life cycle. We leverage this platform to provide unlicensed medicines, or medicines that are otherwise difficult to source. In addition, we commercialise launch and established brands to HCPs on behalf of pharmaceutical clients across the globe. The core to this division is providing equitable access to medicines globally. Culture at Uniphar From our leadership team and across all of our divisions, Uniphar lives and breathes four key culture pillars: 1.We have a People First approach, we do the right thing and take a stand for our people. 2.We foster a strong Entrepreneurial Spirit where Adaptability, Commitment & Resilience is embodied in our way of working. 3.We have a Common Purpose that connects our diversified businesses and people. 4. Finally, Trust is at the heart of how we operate. How we’d like to work together As we are a global team, there is flexibility to be based in one of Uniphar’s offices or work from home. There may be a need for face to face meetings in other locations, as needed.There may also some flexibility required in order to interact with colleagues or clients in their time zones (i.e. it’s not a ‘9 to 5’ type of job). In return, you will be joining an environment that understands how inter-twined work and life have become - and both the benefits and challenges that brings - and therefore offers a flexible, progressive way of supporting it through our Hybrid Working philosophy. Please note that Uniphar is an equal-opportunity employer; we do not discriminate and welcome all responses.

Head of Human Resources

16 hours ago

Greater London

HEAD OF HUMAN RESOURCES Seeking an operational H of HR / outstandng Senior HR Manager ready to step up to H of HR. Ideal candidate will have food service/fmcg/ wholesale distribution in food industry salary: competitive & benefits reporting to: Director Woods Foodservice Here at Woods Foodservice, we are known as market leaders in the quality sector of the catering industry. We are at an exciting point of progression in the company, making it a great time for new recruits to join our journey. We provide high quality ambient, chilled, fresh, and frozen produce from around the world and supply some of the most prestigious chefs in the country. At present, most of our customer are London-based, but we have already begun the expansion process into other major UK cities such as Manchester, Brighton and Bristol. The future is very promising! A critical part of our renowned success is our exceptional level of customer service. This is a department that we are constantly looking to improve and modernise to make our customers’ experience with us as comfortable as possible. Main Purpose: This role holds accountability of all aspects of the HR Department. The candidate will provide effective support and advice to a young and ambitious management team, colleagues, and key stakeholders to help drive the business forward. They will actively look for improvements to shape and implement an effective people strategy within the organisation, whilst holding commercial and operational understanding of the company. Key Responsibilities: Performance Management • Be a strong company ambassador internally within the business, and externally when representing it – ensuring high performance standards of HR, • Lead on HR and be a senior HR business partner working closely with stakeholders, • Actively engage in effective communication across the business to inform and engage employees, • Build and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with key stakeholders, including line managers, directors and more junior employees, with participation in Leadership and Management meetings, • Drive all Personal Development Programmes for the team, as well as Capability Procedures where necessary, • Manage the annual Performance Management review process and one – to – ones for the company, ensuring managers are keeping to required levels of feedback being given to their staff on their recent performance, • Attend and support employees and managers through difficult conversation meetings and ensure compliance with and follow up actions from these, • Manage and motivate an HR Departmental staff (currently an HR Administrator) Strategy • Understand the commercial and people challenges across the company and assist in implementing solutions to drive performance, profitability, and employee engagement, • Actively look for improvements and effectiveness within the HR domain including training, HR policies, processes, budgeting, planning, systems, effective and efficient administration, • Assist line managers with resource planning, role profiles, job description maintenance, and Handbooks for all roles. (Manage Handbooks in the software ‘Air Mason’), • Create and implement a robust cost-effective recruitment program to obtain a high calibre of candidates for future posts to be filled, • Train and support line managers in “best practice” recruitment and interviewing practices., • Use the Job Evaluation framework for benchmarking new roles and providing benchmark salary bands, • Conduct annual reviews of workplace Benefits and Pension, as well as annual Salary review and propose cost-effective value add solutions to attract, retain and motivate employees, • Assist with succession planning and development of successors as the company grows and internal promotions provide new role opportunities to be filled, • Create and drive improvements to ensure employee engagement and securing retention, • Propose and actively implement company people strategies and workforce planning to support company growth Legality & HR Systems • Ensure the company’s policies, procedures, processes are legally compliant and fit for purpose for the company. Conduct an annual review of them and update them as needed., • Handling highly confidential information in an honest and trustworthy way and in lines with Data Protection regulations, • Ensure employee contracts/statement of main terms/amendements are legally compliant and fit for purpose, • Ensure employee files are maintained in accordance with employment legislation and company guidelines, • Oversee effective pre-employment checking, onboarding and offboarding processes, • Collaborate with finance department to ensure payroll is correct monthly, • Ensure appropriate and accurate benefits and pension administration, • Support line managers with employee relations including absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes and other practices/procedures that are impacted by employment law, • Ensure adherence across the company to people policies, employee T&Cs and HR processes, • Ensure compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards including food safety, health & safety, environment., • Maintain a high level of employment law knowledge, being up to date with legislation changes and ensure that the company remains legally compliant, • Liaise with external employment law advice line where necessary, • Support and facilitate the salary review programme ensuring all updates are accurate, • Work alongside the Finance Director for ensuring correct monthly payroll is processed including benefit and bonus additions, • Annual review of the HRIS to ensure the current system remains fit for purpose and /or seek an alternative cost-effective HRIS for future use Key Requirements and Skills • Minimum of 10 years of generalist HR experience including HR operational experience, • Relevant University degree or CIPD qualification, • Strong technical HR and employment law knowledge and experience, including strong employee relations experience, • Experience working in FMCG/ wholesale distribution (with a preference for food industry experience), including in a high paced operational environment, • Experience working in a family run business, SME – including as an HR Manager or higher, • People management experience and able to direct, coach, motivate, engage, develop, • Full understanding of the way an organization operates to meet its objectives, • A business acumen partnered with attention to the human element, • Can think and act both strategically and operationally – and problem solve., • Knowledge of HR data analysis and reporting to inform decision making, • Excellent organizational and leadership skills, • Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, • Diligent and firm with high ethical standards, • Excellent judgement and discreet, • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills, • Analytical and excellent attention to detail, • Positive and proactive attitude with a desire to make a difference in a dynamic, fast- paced, business, • Ability to adapt to change, manage change and influence change, • Proficient in the utilisation of an HRIS and other systems, • Excellent time management; the business runs 24/7 and the candidate will be required to be flexible in their working hours, • Solid negotiation and persuasion skills with the ability to influence at senior level, • Experience of dealing with multi-site management an advantage, • Willingness to train as a Mental Health First Aider, • Right to Work in the UK, • Holds a valid UK Driver License Please contact Madeleine Gwynn, HR Director at for any queries. Due to the large number of applicants expected, we are only able to contact those applicants who most closely meet our role requirements. We would like to thank you all for your interest in our role at Woods Foodservice Ltd.

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