Bielefeld: Head of Regulatory Affairs (m/f/d) - Pharma

Job description

Our client is a well-established, internationally active healthcare company with a strong footprint in pharmaceutical prescription medicines, OTC products and cosmetics.. As part of continued growth, we are seeking a leader to take responsibility for a broad and strategically important function. Head of Regulatory Affairs (m/f/d) Location: Bielefeld Homeoffice: 25 % Aufgaben Lead the Regualtory Affairs team with approx. 20 FTEs Define and drive global regulatory strategies across product development, registrations, lifecycle maintenance and market expansion Lead regulatory lifecycle activities, authority interactions and compliance risk assessments Oversee product information governance, promotional compliance topics and regulatory intelligence Ensure effective oversight of vigilance-related systems and associated compliance frameworks Manage and develop a larger regulatory department with multiple sub-teams Act as trusted advisor to executive management on regulatory strategy and legislative developments Foster cross-functional collaboration with technical, commercial and quality stakeholders Ensuring and continuously enhancing pharmacovigilance systems in close collaboration with the EU QPPV / local pharmacovigilance function Qualifikation Scientific degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, Medicine or related discipline Extensive experience in Regulatory Affairs leadership roles Strong expertise in pharmaceutical regulations, ideally complemented by broader healthcare product exposure Proven track record in organizational leadership and change management Experience in global regulatory strategy and health authority interactions Fluency in German (C1) and English Strong business acumen, strategic thinking and pragmatic leadership approach Benefits Flexible working model with trust-based hours and hybrid working (25% home-office) Modern working environment with attractive on-site amenities, including high-quality catering Supportive culture with social events, wellbeing initiatives and employee activities Family-friendly environment with access to support services and work-life balance offerings Strong focus on professional development through trainings, seminars and continuous learning opportunities Mobility-related benefits and practical on-site conveniences CONTACT: Silvio Di Meglio 089-80913072-1