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