Location: Hybrid – with 2 days in our offices in London, UK
Reports to: Director of Regulatory Affairs
About PAGB: PAGB is the trade association representing manufacturers of branded over-the counter medicines, self-care medical devices, and food supplements in the UK. Our mission is to be the expert voice of the UK consumer healthcare industry, shaping the future of self-care through self-regulation and advocacy. We engage in active dialogue with the UK Government, European and international regulators, stakeholders, and the media to ensure the best outcomes for our members.
Position Overview:
PAGB is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager with a food supplement specialisation for a one-year maternity cover to join our Regulatory team. This role will support the delivery of PAGB’s new strategy and advance the association’s objectives of shaping the regulatory framework for food supplements while providing support to PAGB member companies.
The position will be available from April 2025.
Key Responsibilities:
- Review, interpret, and evaluate new policy and legislation related to food
supplements in the UK and EU, assisting PAGB members in navigating upcoming challenges.
- Represent the food supplement industry to the UK Government and other key stakeholders. Attend meetings independently with relevant stakeholders, forging and maintaining relationships with PAGB members, government organisations, and other trade associations.
- Manage relevant working groups, supporting PAGB’s work through effective coordination and leadership.
- Stay informed on industry news and changes, conducting research, and
communicating findings to provide direct support to PAGB members.
- Create and update advice and guidance available through PAGB’s online
resources and contribute to the association’s education initiatives for the food supplements industry.
- Provide broad support across the product portfolio in the regulatory
department, learning and understanding the wider regulations for all
categories within PAGB, while maintaining specialisation in food supplements.
- Provide day-to-day member support relating to food supplements, and to medicines, medical devices when necessary.
- Participate in wider cross-functional PAGB projects, including ad hoc projects as they arise.
- Manage your own day-to-day tasks, prioritising effectively, taking initiative, and finding solutions where required.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Comprehensive knowledge of the regulatory framework for food supplements in the UK and EU. Additional knowledge of regulations for OTC medicines and self-care devices is advantageous.
- Previous professional experience within the food supplements industry,
particularly in regulatory affairs, with an understanding of product
development and claims evaluation being an advantage.
- Strong organisational, decision-making, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and proactively.
- Ability to multitask and meet various deadlines through effective
communication and time management.
- Willingness to undertake a small amount of national and international travel.
This is your chance to join a dynamic team and make a difference in the consumer healthcare industry. Apply now to become a part of PAGB’s mission to support and shape the future of over-the-counter medicines, self-care medical devices, and food supplements.
Read the full job description here. To apply please send your CV and cover letter to Director of Regulatory Affairs, Christina Gkouva at christina.gkouva@pagb.co.uk by Monday 20th January.
