SVP Regulatory Affairs Contract/Consultant

SVP/VP Regulatory – Rare Diseases & Genetic Medicine

Contract Role 0.4 OTE

Location: UK (Hybrid/Remote)

An innovative biotech company focused on individualized genetic medicines is seeking an SVP/VP of Regulatory to lead its global regulatory strategy. This role will be instrumental in advancing therapies for rare CNS diseases, ensuring patients gain access to cutting-edge treatments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global regulatory strategy and submissions, with a focus on the UK, EU, and potentially the FDA.
• Drive interactions with regulatory authorities (MHRA, EMA, FDA) to ensure smooth submission processes.
• Oversee and execute high-stakes regulatory submissions, aligning internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Provide leadership in navigating complex international regulatory landscapes in the UK, Europe, and beyond.
• Support the company’s scaling and growth, particularly during a significant ramp-up phase.

Requirements

• PhD in a relevant field.
• Antisense oligonucleotide (ASO) therapy
• Extensive regulatory affairs experience in the UK, EU, and EMEA regions.
• Proven track record of leading global regulatory submissions, including MHRA and EMA approvals.
• Expertise in rare diseases, ASO therapies, and/or pediatric neurodegenerative disorders.
• Strong relationships with key regulatory agencies (UK, EU, and preferably FDA).
• Experience scaling regulatory operations in a fast-growing biotech/start-up environment.

This is a full-time role offering a competitive package and the opportunity to make a direct impact in the field of personalized genetic medicine.

For more information, or to express interest in this opportunity, please reach out directly.

About Life Sciences Recruitment (LSR)

At Life Sciences Recruitment (LSR), we specialize in supporting start-ups and fast-growing biotech and pharmaceutical companies with tailored recruitment solutions. Our focus is on securing top talent across R&D, clinical development, regulatory, and commercial functions.

Founded in 2021, LSR recognized the need for a recruitment firm that combines the insight and credibility of an executive search firm with the flexibility of a contingent model. We leverage a quality-driven, network-led approach to match the best candidates with the right opportunities—ranging from early-stage start-ups to established pharmaceutical leaders.

We are a privately owned and independent recruitment company and a subsidiary of Morgan Prestwich (MP), Europe’s leading boutique Life Sciences executive search and advisory firm.