Vice President Regulatory Affairs - Cluster (Morristown)
Perrigo Vice President Regulatory Affairs - Cluster Location: Morristown, NJ, US, 07960; Zurich, CH, 8001; Herrenberg, DE, 71083; Stuttgart, DE, 70173; London, GB, SW11 7BW; Dublin, IE, D02 TY74; Rome, IT, 148 At Perrigo, we are driven by our mission to Makes Lives Better Through Trusted Health and Wellness Solutions, Accessible to All . We are proud to be a Top 10 player in the European Consumer Self-Care market and the largest U.S. store brand provider of over the counter and infant formula. Dedicated to providing The Best Self-Care for Everyone , we are the people behind the brands you trust. We are Opill®, Compeed®, Solpadeine®, NiQuitin®, and many more. We Are Perrigo . We are committed to enhancing the wellbeing of our colleagues and consumers alike. We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive, collaborative culture where each person can experience a sense of belonging. Join us on our One Perrigo journey as we evolve to win in self-care. Description Overview We are excited to recruit a Vice President, Head of Regulatory Affairs – Cluster . In this role you will lead the Global Cluster Regulatory organisation and provide senior leadership for in-market regulatory strategy, execution, registration delivery, launch readiness, lifecycle transition and ongoing market support. This role is the senior regulatory partner to Cluster and Commercial Leadership, translating global regulatory intent into clear local execution that supports business performance, market access, supply continuity and compliant growth. Your role is accountable for cluster regulatory strategies, national registrations, health authority interactions, labelling and promotional compliance, submission quality, approval, timing, launch readiness, post-approval execution and issue escalation. As VP, you will define the operating model, decision rights, governance and escalation pathways needed to connect Category Regulatory Affairs, Cluster Regulatory Affairs, Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Operations, Quality, Safety, Supply, R&D and Commercial teams into one execution-focused regulatory voice. Where required, the role may also directly lead one cluster. In that case, as a VP you must maintain clear separation between enterprise leadership and cluster execution, with transparent prioritization, delegation and escalation. Scope of the Role Cluster Regulatory Strategy, Execution and Business Partnership Define and lead cluster regulatory strategy, translating global regulatory intent into executable market plans aligned to category strategy, commercial priorities and enterprise value creation Provide VP-level leadership for registration execution, launch delivery, market access, supply continuity, regulatory risk management and prioritisation across clusters Act as the senior regulatory partner to Cluster Commercial Leadership, providing clear options, risks, recommendations and decision support for growth, launch and portfolio decisions In-Market Regulatory Delivery and Lifecycle Management Lead regulatory delivery from global strategy handover through local submission, approval, launch, post-approval execution and ongoing in-market support Ensure high-quality, timely and compliant submissions, authority interactions, approvals, labelling, artwork and launch readiness across relevant product classifications Ensure effective transition into lifecycle management, including post-approval commitments, variations, renewals, compliance actions and market-specific maintenance requirements Health Authority Engagement, Governance and Risk Management Act as the senior regulatory representative with health authorities, regulatory bodies, industry associations and external forums across clusters Lead senior-level escalation, negotiation and issue management where regulatory matters may affect approval timing, supply continuity, claims, compliance position or business value Establish governance, metrics and prioritisation to ensure visibility of workload, delivery, risks, dependencies and resource capacity Ensure regulatory compliance, inspection readiness, audit preparedness and effective mitigation of in-market regulatory risks Cross-Pillar Integration and Operating Model Partner with Category RA, Lifecycle Management, Regulatory Operations, Quality, Safety, Supply, R&D and Commercial teams to ensure strategies, dossiers, claims, hand-offs and execution plans are clear and aligned Define decision rights, ownership, escalation routes and ways of working that enable a single regulatory voice across markets Drive cross-pillar prioritisation, transparency and resolution of execution challenges through established governance forums Leadership and Capability Building Shape and lead the global Cluster Regulatory organisation, ensuring structure, roles, capabilities and resources align with market needs, portfolio priorities and future business requirements Build capability in cluster regulatory strategy, in-market execution, authority engagement, commercial partnering and lifecycle delivery Lead and develop Cluster Regulatory Leads, including performance management, succession planning, capability development and delivery accountability Where applicable, directly lead one cluster alongside VP responsibilities, with clear delegation, decision rights and prioritisation so enterprise leadership remains effective Experience Required Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or related field. 15 years of progressive regulatory affairs experience, including cluster or global leadership roles. Demonstrated ability to blend technical expertise with commercial, strategic business priorities. Experience within Consumer Healthcare would be a distinct advantage. Proven experience in cluster regulatory strategy, in-market execution, submissions, approvals, health authority interactions and lifecycle delivery across multiple markets. Strong track record of delivering regulatory outcomes that support commercial performance and market access. Demonstrated ability to operate at VP level while also providing hands-on cluster leadership when required. Experience leading global, matrixed, and geographically dispersed teams. Experienced strategic cluster leader with demonstrated execution excellence. Regulatory expertise and risk-based decision-making are core to success in this role. You bring strong commercial acumen and business partnership, along with demonstrated ability to influence internal and external stakeholders. Cross-functional and cross-pillar collaboration. Leadership and organisational capability building. Ability to balance enterprise VP leadership with direct cluster accountability where required. Benefits We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally. Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo. Hybrid Working Approach We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles. We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of America's Best Employers by State 2024. Find out more here Applicants please note: To apply to this position please click the APPLY button at the bottom of the application. (The SAVE button will only save your profile information but not submit an application for this open position.) All application materials, including resumes and CVs, must be submitted in English. Thank you. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by law. weareperrigo Nearest Major Market: New Jersey Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI286033239 J-18808-Ljbffr
