Regulatory Affairs Lead

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The Position

As the most senior member in the team, set strategy and priorities for the team, allocate resources accordingly,  provide coaching and mentorship to the team members and represent the team internally and externally or otherwise  delegate as appropriate.  

Orchestrate and oversee pre-launch registration strategies and lead the co-creation of launch  readiness in collaboration with respective pods 

Oversee and manage all Regulatory Affairs work of the Affiliate; oversee external parties, such  as distributors, agents, etc. if applicable. 

Drive continuous process optimization in the Regulatory Affairs area, with an aim to improve  efficiency as well as compliance 

Engage Health Authorities, government bodies, as well as pharmaceutical industry associations in shaping regulatory policies and environment towards continuous improvement in addressing unmet medical needs for patients. 

All Roche employees are expected to practice high standards of compliance with both external  and internal policies and regulations as well as participate and be involved in SHE initiatives within the Company. 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Regulatory Strategy & Influence: Develop and implement innovative, risk-based regulatory strategies for all affiliate products to accelerate access, and lead/influence the development of global regulatory strategies, considering local regulations and business needs.

• Filings and Submissions: Lead strategic oversight of all regulatory filing activities across product life cycles, ensuring timely regulatory submissions and approvals for new products, line extensions, and maintenance updates, aligned with commercial and supply continuity.

• Stakeholder Relations: Build trusted partnerships by leading contacts and negotiations with local Healthcare Authorities (HAs) and internal stakeholders, influencing for successful regulatory outcomes, and communicating filing statuses.

• Regulatory Compliance & Inspection Readiness: Ensure all Affiliate regulatory activities comply with Roche global standards and local regulations, maintain current knowledge of practices and standards, and ensure the Affiliate is prepared for regulatory inspections and audits.

• Leadership and Team Management: As the senior team member, set the team's strategy and priorities, allocate resources, provide coaching and mentorship, and assist in recruiting and retaining talent.

• Regulatory Intelligence and Policy Shaping: Own the gathering and dissemination of regulatory intelligence for the Affiliate, and actively shape the regulatory environment through leadership roles in industry associations.

• Product and Documentation Support: Oversee end-to-end local product packaging and labeling, act as the Company Pharmacist for specific compliance (e.g., Poison/Psychotropic License), support local market access, and ensure affiliate regulatory documentation is maintained and archived compliantly.

Requirements:

• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in a regulatory affairs role within a pharmaceutical environment.

• Training: Trained in Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Distribution Practice (GDP) requirements for pharmaceuticals.

• Education and Accreditation: Possesses a Degree in Pharmacy, accredited by the relevant authority with the Ministry of Health, Malaysia, and is eligible to hold necessary pharmaceutical licenses.

• Regulatory Knowledge: Knowledgeable in pharmaceutical regulations and registration requirements in Malaysia.

• Language and Computer Skills: Fluent in written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia, and proficient in basic computer software/applications.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.