Start Date
Immediate
Expiry Date
06 Sep, 25
Salary
0.0
Posted On
07 Jun, 25
Experience
0 year(s) or above
Remote Job
Yes
Telecommute
Yes
Sponsor Visa
No
Skills
Good communication skills
Industry
Pharmaceuticals
Regulatory Affairs Lead UK
Join Us in Shaping the Future of Consumer Health
Location: Reading, UK (Hybrid)
Department: Regulatory Affairs
Job Type: Full-time
Experience Level: Senior Professional
Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally.
Our mission: to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be for over half a billion consumers worldwide.
At the core of this mission is our 100+ loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and four specialized science and innovation development centers.
Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.
B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission to bring health in your hands at
www.opella.com
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At Opella, we’re on a mission to empower healthier, everyday lives. We believe in making self-care more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable. As a Regulatory Affairs Manager UK, you’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring our products meet the highest regulatory standards while helping shape the future of consumer health in the UK.
About the Role
As a Regulatory Affairs Manager, you will lead regulatory strategy and compliance for our UK portfolio, ensuring timely approvals, innovative pathways, and strong partnerships with health authorities. You’ll work cross-functionally to support product launches, OTC switches, and promotional material compliance—all while championing regulatory excellence and ethical standards.
Key Responsibilities
Lead regulatory submissions: Manage high-quality marketing authorisation applications and lifecycle updates.
Ensure compliance: Oversee product packaging, labelling, and promotional materials to meet UK/EU regulations and PAGB codes.
Drive innovation: Contribute to regulatory strategies that support innovation and competitive advantage.
Engage with authorities: Build trusted relationships with UK health authorities and trade associations.
Support OTC switches: Develop and execute local strategies for prescription-to-OTC transitions.
Monitor regulatory landscape: Track and assess emerging regulations, ensuring timely impact assessments and internal alignment.
Risk management: Coordinate local implementation of risk management plans and safety communications.
About You
We’re looking for a collaborative, forward-thinking professional who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment.
What Makes This Role Special
At Opella, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Your unique voice matters here.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today and help us reimagine self-care for millions of people across the UK and beyond.
Why us?
At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.
We Are Challengers.
We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:
All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other’s backs.
Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.
Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.
Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.
Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.
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