Job Description:
Regulatory Affairs Lead, UK & Ireland
At Ferring Pharmaceuticals, we help people around the world build families and live better lies. We are entrepreneurial and innovative, with a global team focused on scientific advances in the areas of reproductive and women’s health, gastroenterology and urology. Ferring + You is all about working together and sharing ideas, so that we can bring science to life for patients around the world.
Every person at Ferring works together to change lives and help people build families. Our corporate teams offer empowering, innovative, challenging and rewarding careers – we are motivated to make a difference. To reach our full potential we collaborate, and respect and value diverse contributions so that we can grow as an organisation and as professionals. Together we can influence the world around us to make life and work better.
Ferring+You
You will
Formulate sound regulatory strategies for products in the assigned therapeutic area(s) to support business goals
Execute regulatory strategies by overseeing and supporting RA activities of products in the assigned therapeutic area(s) to ensure regulatory compliance and fast registrations
Implement and provide the services of Global Electronic Regulatory Platform (GeRP) according to global and regional processes
Support RA in achieving the pre-assigned milestones
Manage a team of regulatory officers/managers and ensure their continuous development (hard skills and soft Skills)
Your day at Ferring
Coordinate and oversee regulatory activities in UK and Ireland to implement regulatory filings as required to support business objectives and the overall compliance. Provide regular updates to the relevant business units as required
Implement and provide services of Global Electronic Regulatory Platform according to the agreed roll-out schedule
Ensure the development, implementation and compliance of relevant SOPs for Regulatory Affairs. This includes contribution to improve RA processes at regional and local level
Participate in global/regional projects
Assess registration dossiers and variation packages at regional level
Keep current with the local and international medical/pharmaceutical legislation and operation procedures
Provide training to RA personnel and answer questions relating to global and regional processes, including Global Electronic Regulatory Platform and other company electronic systems, e.g. ePIF, EOF, Baseline portfolio, etc.
Oversee the regulatory information in REGISTER to ensure that the data reflect the current registration status for products in the assigned therapeutic area(s)
Support the implementation of Pharmacovigilance requirements in the UK, such as maintenance of the UK PSMF and provide timely responses to MHRA PV communications
Analyze data in REGISTER to monitor regulatory activities and assess KPIs in the region
Prepare regular reports for accomplishments, ongoing projects and future submissions
Provide support for Regulatory Affairs in Malta
Undertake Deputy Local Safety Officer responsibilities for UK and Ireland (including Malta)
Undertake Deputy Local Complaints Coordinator responsibilities for the UK
Undertake Deputy Recalls Coordinator responsibilities for UK, and for Ireland (including Malta) as required
Support Inspections of Ferring by local Health Authorities
Behind our innovation…There’s you
Required Education/Qualifications/Skills:
Bachelor in life sciences
At least 6 years of regional regulatory affairs experience
Knowledge of international guidelines and national legislation related to drug registration and Pharmacovigilance
Capable of developing and implementing regulatory strategy
People come first at Ferring
Get inspired from our commitment to advocate for everyone’s right to build a family, no matter who you are, where you live or who you love
Our inclusive support package – “Building Families at Ferring” provides equal and accessible policies for all employees who wish to start their family journey, ensuring a global standard, irrespective of location and role
Parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents
Extended support on family building journey
Making a difference in the life of millions of people means we succeed by working together. Our diverse backgrounds, experiences, expertise, and perspectives enable us to find solutions to even the most challenging problems, and our success is tied to each team member’s contributions. Imagine the power of your career when it’s Ferring + You.
Behind our purpose… There’s you
If our mission and your vision are aligned, please apply!
We strive to build and maintain an inclusive and diverse workplace with equal opportunities and mutual respect for all employees regardless of their backgrounds and socioeconomic status.
Location:
Ferring UK