Director Europe Regulatory Policy

Site Name: UK
- London
- New Oxford Street, Belgium-Wavre Posted Date: Jan 21 2026 Business Introduction At GSK, we have bold ambitions for patients, aiming to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade. Our R&D focuses on discovering and delivering vaccines and medicines, combining our understanding of the immune system with cutting-edge technology to transform people’s lives. GSK fosters a culture ambitious for patients, accountable for impact, and committed to doing the right thing, making sure that we focus our efforts on accelerating significant assets that meet patients’ needs and have the highest probability of success. We’re uniting science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Find out more: Our approach to R&D Position Summary The Director of Europe Regulatory Policy leads regulatory policy work that shapes the external environment for our medicines. You will work across teams in Europe and globally to develop policy priorities, deliver advocacy, and translate complex regulatory change into practical internal guidance. We value clear thinking, collaborative leadership, and the ability to build trusted relationships with regulators and partners. This role offers strong visibility, professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact for patients and GSK. Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain Europe/EU regulatory policy, advocacy, and intelligence priorities to support and advance GSK's portfolio.
- Provide expert interpretation and advice on new legislation, guidelines, and regulatory policies, assessing their impact on GSK and our portfolio.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory agencies, industry trade associations, and multi-stakeholder initiatives, to develop external insights and to advance GSK’s policy objectives and positions.
- Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute regulatory policy and advocacy strategies in the Europe/EU region.
- Lead asset-specific global regulatory policy and advocacy strategy for select priority assets.
- Lead global regulatory policy and advocacy strategy for select enterprise-level policy priorities.
- May brief and provide support to senior leaders on external developments and engagements. Why You? Basic Qualification We are seeking professionals with the following required skills and qualifications to help us achieve our goals
- Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, pharmacy, law, public policy, or a related field.
- Experience in regulatory affairs with expertise across all phases of the medicines development process.
- Proven track record in medicines regulatory policy and advocacy and a broad understanding of the European/EU regulatory environment.
- Experience analysing complex regulatory information and communicating analyses clearly and succinctly. Preferred Qualification If you have the following characteristics, it would be a plus
- Advanced degree (MSc, PhD, Law/JD, PharmD) or postgraduate qualification relevant to Regulatory Affairs.
- In-depth knowledge of medicines development laws, regulations, and practices affecting the pharmaceutical industry in Europe/EU and familiarity with regulatory submission processes.
- Direct experience interacting with European regulatory agencies and health authorities (EMA and national competent authorities).
- Skilled at working in matrix environments and delivering impactful results.
- Strong interpersonal, communication (oral/written English), influencing, and negotiation skills and the ability to build effective internal and external networks. Working pattern This role is based in the United Kingdom or Belgium and operates on a hybrid working model. You will be expected to spend regular time onsite to collaborate with colleagues and partners. Occasional travel across Europe may be required.

How to apply
If this role inspires you and you meet the basic qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your CV and a short cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what motivates you to join GSK in this role. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and experiences and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all can thrive. Why GSK? Uniting science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology and talent to get ahead of disease together. We aim to positively impact the health of 2.5 billion people by the end of the decade, as a successful, growing company where people can thrive. We get ahead of disease by preventing and treating it with innovation in specialty medicines and vaccines. We focus on four therapeutic areas: respiratory, immunology and inflammation; oncology; HIV; and infectious diseases
- to impact health at scale. People and patients around the world count on the medicines and vaccines we make, so we’re committed to c