Global Digital Lead – Medical, Regulatory & Pharmacovigilance Platforms
An innovative global biopharmaceutical organisation with a rapidly expanding R&D pipeline is seeking a Global Digital Lead to drive the strategy, implementation, and optimisation of enterprise digital platforms across Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and Pharmacovigilance functions.
This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for someone passionate about science, digital transformation, and building scalable global solutions in a highly collaborative environment.
The Opportunity
You will lead the evolution of critical business platforms supporting global scientific and regulatory operations, acting as the bridge between business stakeholders and technology teams/vendors.
The role combines:
* Digital strategy
* Product ownership
* Stakeholder leadership
* Platform governance
* Team management
* Global transformation delivery
You will manage a small international team while influencing senior stakeholders across Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, PV, Quality, and Digital functions globally.
Key Responsibilities
* Define and execute the digital platform roadmap across Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and PV
* Lead implementation and optimisation of enterprise systems and business-critical digital solutions
* Partner with scientific and technical stakeholders to align business priorities with digital capabilities
* Drive compliance, validation, and governance standards including 21 CFR Part 11
* Manage external vendors and technology partners
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency and data-driven decision making
* Mentor and develop a team of up to 5 direct reports
What We're Looking For
* Strong scientific background within pharma/biotech
* Proven experience leading global digital or product initiatives within Medical Affairs, Regulatory Affairs, and/or Pharmacovigilance
* Hands-on experience with enterprise platforms such as:
* Veeva RIMS
* ARIS / LifeSphere
* Medical Affairs platforms
* Strong understanding of regulated environments, validation, and compliance requirements
* Experience managing cross-functional global stakeholders in matrix organisations
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* Leadership mindset with a proactive, entrepreneurial approach