Overview

Alliance Pharmaceuticals Limited is a science-led consumer healthcare organisation specialising in advanced skincare solutions and vitamins, minerals & supplements (VMS). Backed by innovation and driven by purpose, we're on a journey of transformation and growth — expanding our reach, enhancing our brands, and bringing cutting-edge products to more consumers across the globe.

As we evolve, we’re looking for passionate, curious, and driven individuals to join us. If you’re excited by the opportunity to shape the future of health and wellness in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment — this is your moment.

Job details

Job Title: Regulatory Innovation Senior Scientist

Reports to: Regulatory Affairs Senior Manager

Team: Global Innovation and Scientific Affairs

Contract type: Permanent

Work set up: Hybrid – 2 days onsite

What you’ll be doing

• Play a critical role in driving Alliance’s innovation agenda by providing strategic regulatory expertise across our diverse product portfolio — including medical devices, cosmetics, food supplements, and medicines.
• Ensure global regulatory compliance while enabling the successful development, approval, and commercialisation of innovative products that support long-term business growth.
• Represent the regulatory function, develop and implement optimal regulatory strategies to ensure compliance and commercial success.
• Lead the development of regulatory strategy for innovation opportunities for successful launch of new products.
• Responsible for departmental QMS activities, ensuring compliance with standards and regulations.
• Continued training and professional development activities to achieve team goals and objectives.
• Represent the EMEA regulatory advisory opinion at innovation meetings and provide input to meet corporate needs.
• Provide technical expertise and advisory support to the business on regulatory matters, specifically in relation to innovation.
• Support the team to ensure our strategic business objectives are met according to prioritised goals and projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including R&D, marketing, quality, and commercial functions, to ensure regulatory considerations are embedded early in product development.
• Engage with regulatory subject matter experts, authorities and external partners, as required, to support the regulatory strategy and pathway for innovative products.
• Identify and mitigate regulatory risks associated with novel product development and innovation initiatives.

What we’re looking for

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a life or physical science, engineering or similar related field.
• Extensive experience in Regulatory Affairs within the consumer healthcare industry
• Proven track record of successfully delivering global regulatory approvals and related authorisations, including UK and EU.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, scheduling and risk management.
• Familiarity with all regulatory application processes for healthcare products, particularly medical devices.
• Familiarity with the operation of electronic and physical product information repositories, including databases and file submission, as required for the effective management of product approvals and subsequent placement on the market.
• Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strategic thinking with a hands-on approach to application management.
• Comfortable working in a regulated global environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence without authority, manage conflict and foster alignment across diverse teams.

At Alliance, you’ll be part of a purpose-driven business that empowers people. We offer a supportive, collaborative culture with real opportunities to grow your career as we grow our brands.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
• 25 days holiday per annum + one celebration day + one volunteering day + plus 8 bank holidays (pro rata)
• Option to buy an additional 10-days holiday per annum (subject to start date).
• Pension – doubled up to a maximum of 10% (EG – If you as an employee contribute 5% and above, Alliance will contribute 10%, or if you contribute 4% Alliance will contribute 8%)
• Life assurance – 4 x basic salary
• Health cash plan and Private medical cover free for the employee, with the option to add a partner, and children to up to the age of 24 in full time education.
• Eye care assistance (every 2 years)
• Free annual flu vaccine
• Employee assistance programme which incorporates “Perks at Work” (retailer and gym membership discounts),
• Cycle scheme for electric and push bikes
• Electric vehicle scheme with Tusker (terms apply)
• Agile working, and family friendly policies.
• Global employee recognition scheme.
• Employee referral scheme - £1,000 for a successful hire

If you are looking to make a difference and be part of something exciting, we’d love to hear from you