Head of Regulatory Affairs Regions (m/f/d)

YOUR CONTRIBUTIONIn the role of Head Regulatory Affairs Regions (m/f/d), you contribute to the development and success of the Merz Therapeutics organization. You lead a group of 17 Regional Regulatory professionals (organized in 2 Teams, e.g. one Team Lead and 8 Regional Regulatory Affairs managers report directly), ensuring timely and compliant execution of regional regulatory activities across the product lifecycle. You drive process optimization and collaborate closely with affiliates, partners, and CROs. You provide regulatory expertise and actively support the development of your team. Your main responsibilities include the following activities:Lead a regional team, ensure compliance, drive performance, and optimize regulatory processes across licenses, budget, and organizationEnsure local input for global submissions and timely response to authority requests in collaboration with global teamsEnsure license maintenance and timely milestone updates to support global regulatory reportingAlign regional input with global strategy and coordinate key authority interactionsAssess regional risks and opportunities for product acquisitionsSupport departmental goals, collaboration, and process improvementYOUR PROFILEUniversity degree in natural sciences studies, preferrable pharmacy, biology, chemistry or equivalent10+ years in regulatory affairs or in the pharmaceutical industry exposed to developmental activities involving clinical, quality and non-clinical tasks5+ years of line management experience in a global pharmaceutical industry and the ability to lead an international teamComprehensive knowledge of international regulatory environment and frameworks and ideally regional regulatory experience for 2 regionsExperienced in project management and budget controlAnalytical and strategic thinker with compliancy & quality mindsetSolution oriented team player paired with strong negotiation skillsExcellent communication skills in English, German is a plusYOUR BENEFITIndividual career development in a purposeful job: you improve the quality of life of our patients!Global family business with flat hierarchies and an open, respectful corporate cultureHybrid work model that allows a good work-life balanceAttractive location with good transport links, modern workplaces and a company restaurantVariety of employer-subsidized benefits such as WellPass, Deutschland-Ticket, Corporate Benefits and JobBikeABOUT USWelcome to Merz Therapeutics, a global leader in specialty neurology, delivering innovative treatments that help people with movement disorders, neurodegenerative conditions, liver disease, and other serious health challenges regain their quality of life.We are proud to be a family-owned company with over 117 years of heritage. Our therapies reach patients in more than 80 countries, driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to growth.Our goal is to address urgent, unmet medical needs—investing in research, expanding our portfolio, and empowering people to live better lives.Join our international Merz Therapeutics family and help us achieve our mission:"BETTER OUTCOMES FOR MORE PATIENTS"More infoFull TimeAlfred-Wegener-Straße 2, 60438 Frankfurt am Main, DeutschlandLeadership Role8/13/26