South Europe Regulatory Lead

Welcome to Haleon. We’re a purpose-driven, world-class consumer company putting everyday health in the hands of millions. In just three years since our launch, we’ve grown, evolved and are now entering an exciting new chapter – one filled with bold ambitions and enormous opportunity.

Our trusted portfolio of brands – including Sensodyne®, Panadol®, Advil®, Voltaren®, Theraflu®, Otrivin®, and Centrum® – lead in resilient and growing categories. What sets us apart is our unique blend of deep human understanding and trusted science.

Now it’s time to fully realise the full potential of our business and our people. We do this through our Win as One strategy. It puts our purpose – to deliver better everyday health with humanity – at the heart of everything we do. It unites us, inspires us, and challenges us to be better every day, driven by our agile, performance-focused culture.

About the role

As a Regulatory Affairs Lead for Southern Europe, you will be responsible for leading regulatory strategy, operations, compliance and risk management activities across the Southern Europe markets. In addition, you will have direct responsibility for all Regulatory Affairs activities in Italy, acting as the local RA accountable.

The role reports to the Europe Regulatory Clusters & Operations Lead

Role Responsibilities

• Establish strategic direction for all regulatory processes in the Cluster countries in alignment with Operating Unit (OU) Regulatory Affairs strategy & objectives and cluster functions strategy & objectives (Commercial, Medical, etc.).

• Ensure the regulatory strategy is executed for the registration of the products intended to be placed on the cluster markets.

• Ensure the appropriate maintenance of the existing licenses.

• Ensure the advertising and promotional materials are approved (in case it is relevant) and in line with the local legislation requirements in all Cluster countries.

• Ensure regulatory contribution to the local claims’ development and localisation of the Global and/or OU developed claims in collaboration with relevant stakeholders (Marketing, Medical, etc.).

• Lead regulatory governance in the cluster and ensure local responsibilities relating to regulatory conformance (local regulations, corporate policies and procedures) are adhered to.

• Lead maintenance of records through development and implementation of effective procedures to ensure that all regulatory processes and information are traceable and aligned with local regulations, corporate policies and procedures.

• Ensure an effective regulatory internal control framework is in place, including appropriate processes and associated training to ensure staff are compliant with regulatory and associated legal requirements.

• Ensure implementation of processes and tracking of relevant metrics as defined by OU Regulatory Affairs Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

• Facilitate the strategic development and deployment of regulatory projects through prioritisation, allocation of resources, and enabling communication across functions within Local Operating Countries (LOCs), at the cluster, OU and global levels.

• Ensure effective recruitment and personal and professional development of staff through a coordinated, well managed, strategically aligned programme.

• Accountable for Cluster regulatory objectives, including resource allocation and the budgeting process for regulatory activities.

• Enable and participate in continuous dialogue, co-operation and planned resolution of major issues of concern with key regulators and other health authorities.

• Ensure appropriate advocacy strategies are in place to shape evolving legislation/requirements in partnership with relevant internal stakeholders/functions, external experts and local Trade Associations

• The role is part of the Europe Operating Unit (OU) regulatory leadership team and Italy leadership team, contributing to setting the broader regulatory strategy for the entire OU. This involvement indicates a higher level of strategic influence and decision-making across multiple regions.

• As part of the cluster leadership team, the role plays a critical part in aligning regulatory strategies with cluster objectives, ensuring cohesive and effective regulatory practices across the countries within the cluster.

• The role serves as the SPOC for the cluster GM, facilitating communication and coordination between regulatory affairs and broader business objectives. This responsibility underscores the role's importance in integrating regulatory strategies with overall business goals.

Qualifications & experience

Why you?

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (preferably in Medicine and Surgery, Pharmacy, or Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology, CTF).

• 5 or more years’ industry regulatory affairs experience

• 5 or more years leading matrixed teams across global regions

• Multi-lingual (English and Italian)

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s degree in life sciences or pharmacy

• Strong technical knowledge to be able to assess regulatory compliance of products

• Ability to interact with regulatory officials and support advocacy initiatives

Haleon behaviours expectations

Our values and expectations are at the heart of everything we do and form an important part of our culture. The successful candidate will demonstrate the following capabilities:

• Agile and distributed decision-making – using evidence and applying judgement to balance pace, rigour and risk

• Managing individual and team performance

• Committed to delivering high quality results, overcoming challenges, focusing on what matters, and execution

• Implementing change initiatives and leading change

• Sustaining energy and well-being, building resilience in teams

• Continuously looking for opportunities to learn, build skills and share learning both internally and externally

• Developing people and building a talent pipeline

• Translating strategy into action – a compelling narrative, motivating others, setting objectives and delegation

• Building strong relationships and collaboration, managing trusted stakeholder relationships internally and externally

• Budgeting and forecasting, commercial and financial acumen

Location – this role is based in: Milan, Italy.

   

    

   

 

 Job Posting End Date

 

 

2026-09-06

 

 

 

Equal Opportunities

Haleon are committed to mobilising our purpose in a way that represents the diverse consumers and communities who rely on our brands every day. It guides us in creating an inclusive culture, where different backgrounds and views are valued and respected – all in support of understanding and best serving the needs of our consumers and unleashing the full potential of our people. It’s important to us that Haleon is a place where all our employees feel they truly belong.

During the application process, we may ask you to share some personal information, which is entirely voluntary. This information ensures we meet certain regulatory and reporting obligations and supports the development, refinement, and execution of our inclusion and belonging programmes that are open to all Haleon employees. 

The personal information you provide will be kept confidential, used only for legitimate business purposes, and will never be used in making any employment decisions, including hiring decisions.

 

 

 

Adjustment or Accommodations Request

If you require a reasonable adjustment or accommodation or other assistance to apply for a job at Haleon at any stage of the application process, please let your recruiter know by providing them with a description of specific adjustments you are requesting. We’ll provide all reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process and treat all information you provide us in confidence. 

 

 

 

Note to candidates

The Haleon recruitment team will contact you using a Haleon email account (@haleon.com). If you are not sure whether the email you received is from Haleon, please get in touch.