Regulatory Affairs Head

Work Your Magic with us!  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

United As One for Patients, our purpose in Healthcare is to help create, improve and prolong lives. We develop medicines, intelligent devices and innovative technologies in therapeutic areas such as Oncology, Neurology and Fertility. Our teams work together across 6 continents with passion and relentless curiosity in order to help patients at every stage of life. Joining our Healthcare team is becoming part of a diverse, inclusive and flexible working culture, presenting great opportunities for personal development and career advancement across the globe.

Your Role

• Head of the Central America region in Regulatory Affairs for the Healthcare business.
• Responsible for defining and executing strategic regulatory plans for a diverse portfolio of synthetic and biotech products in the Central American region.
• Monitor and report on changes in the relevant regulatory and compliance environment that impact the business.
• Build and maintain personal relationships with local and national authorities. Develop processes for the flow of information and regulatory intelligence within Central America.
• Act as a strategic business partner to Commercial and relevant business stakeholders.
• Lead by influence and collaborate with a team of regulatory experts to support regulatory operations in this region.
• Identify opportunities to simplify and streamline regulatory process in this region.

This position could be based in Central America (Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, etc.)

Who you are

• Academic Background: Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmaceuticals, Chemistry, or Biology. Focus will be placed on experience.
• Languages: Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Experience: A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in Regulatory Affairs, with a proven ability to execute regulatory plans for a diverse portfolio of synthetic and biotech products in the Central American region. Experience in other Latin American markets as well as the US, Canada, and Europe is desirable. Familiarity with biomarkers and IVD companion diagnostics devices is also a plus. A strong track record of participation in local and regional trade associations is essential.
• Competencies: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interface with quality, manufacturing, logistics, sales and marketing, and administration. A mature thinker and strategic executive with sound judgment and a broad business perspective. Capable of effectively communicating with both internal and external customers. Demonstrates courageous leadership, a disruptive and future-oriented mindset, and an ability to maximize collective experience and diversity.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We celebrate all dimensions of diversity and believe that it drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!
 
Apply now and become a part of our diverse team!