Regulatory Affairs International Consultant - Outside IR35
| Posting date: | 21 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 January 2026 |
| Location: | City of London, London, EC2V6DN |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4763655_1769016861 |
Summary
Your new company
You will be contracting with a global biopharmaceutical organisation operating across multiple international and emerging markets, focused on delivering innovative therapies in rare diseases.
Your new role
As an International Regulatory Affairs Consultant, you will lead regulatory strategy and delivery across key international markets. This contract role will provide senior‑level regulatory expertise to support development, registration, and lifecycle activities for global programmes. You will act as the regulatory lead for international regions, with a core focus on submissions and health authority engagement across regions like the Middle East, Africa, China, and Russia. You will work closely with global regulatory and cross‑functional teams to drive timely and effective regulatory outcomes.
What you'll need to succeed
- 8+ years' experience in Regulatory Affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
- Proven experience leading regulatory strategy and submissions for international or emerging markets
- Direct regulatory experience across the Middle East, Africa, China, and Russia
- Strong knowledge of global regulatory pathways, marketing authorisation applications, and lifecycle management
What you'll get in return
- Senior international regulatory contract role
- Outside IR35 engagement
- Exposure to complex, high‑growth international markets
- Opportunity to deliver immediate impact within a global regulatory function
- Competitive day rate, dependent on experience
What you need to do now
If you are an experienced international regulatory contractor seeking your next Outside IR35 assignment, please apply via this job board and reach out to Julia Bowden at HAYS. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within the next few days.