Head of Global RA Product Stewardship (M/F) (Lyon, France, Ain)
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Developing innovative treatments for Human and Animal Health has been the commitment of Boehringer Ingelheim for more than 130 years. Boehringer Ingelheim is a family-owned company dedicated to research and development and ranks among the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical companies. Every day, our employees create value through innovation in the fields of Human Health, Animal Health, and contract biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health France is committed to improving animal health. With more than 10,000 employees worldwide, Boehringer Ingelheim’s Animal Health business offers products in more than 150 markets and has a presence in 99 countries.
At Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, we are committed to improving animal health and well-being across the globe. We are currently seeking an exceptional leader to join our Global Regulatory Affairs organization as Head of Global Regulatory Affairs Product Stewardship.
This high-impact executive role offers the opportunity to lead worldwide regulatory lifecycle management activities, influence the global regulatory landscape, and support the continued success of a diverse and innovative Animal Health portfolio.
Your Responsibilities
Reporting to the Head of Global Regulatory Affairs & Pharmacovigilance and serving as a member of the Regulatory Affairs Leadership Team (RALT), you will lead the global regulatory organization responsible for product lifecycle management and geographical expansion activities.
Key responsibilities include:
Defining and executing global regulatory strategies for established products and international expansion initiatives.
Ensuring worldwide compliance and maintenance of marketing authorizations across all markets.
Leading global, geographically dispersed regulatory teams and external regulatory service providers.
Acting as a key representative with major international regulatory agencies, including EMA, FDA-CVM, USDA, EPA, and other authorities.
Building strategic relationships with regulators, industry associations, and external stakeholders.
Driving organizational excellence, process optimization, and regulatory innovation.
Developing high-performing teams and fostering a culture of collaboration, engagement, and continuous improvement.
What You Bring
Education
Doctorate or advanced degree in Veterinary Medicine or Pharmacy.
Additional scientific qualifications in Life Sciences are considered an advantage.
Mandatory Experience and Qualifications
More than 10 years of experience in international Regulatory Affairs within the Animal Health industry, gained either within Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health or another Animal Health company.
More than 15 years of leadership experience managing Regulatory Affairs teams at a senior level (minimum L4 equivalent), including geographically dispersed and multicultural teams.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing international Regulatory Affairs organizations.
Proven experience representing an Animal Health company with key regulatory authorities and agencies at a global level.
Deep and current knowledge of international regulatory requirements across all Animal Health product modalities.
Successful track record managing Regulatory Affairs outsourcing activities, either through direct line management or functional leadership.
Experience representing Regulatory Affairs within Animal Health Portfolio Prioritization & Optimization (PPO) governance boards.
Proven success in organizational design, strategic planning and implementation aligned with business objectives.
Demonstrated experience leading complex change management initiatives in international organizations.
Extensive experience supporting and managing medicinal product transfer projects.
Fluency in English.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience operating at Regulatory Affairs Leadership Team (RALT) level or equivalent executive leadership forums.
Professional experience gained across multiple Animal Health companies.
Fluency in German, French and/or Spanish.
Experience in regulatory advocacy and industry association activities.
Experience with regulatory operations systems, publishing and digital transformation initiatives.
Experience leveraging Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies to improve Regulatory Affairs efficiency and effectiveness.
Working conditions
Compensation paid over 14 months, with profit-sharing and incentive schemes.
Working hours: Executive status (annual days-based working time arrangement / forfait jours).
RTT days (working time reduction days) + 31 days of paid leave, prorated according to time worked.
Other benefits: company restaurant and Works Council (CSE).
Boehringer Ingelheim promotes diversity and is committed to the inclusion and support of people with disabilities.
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