Regulatory Operations Associate
Possible
Sponsorship likelihood
This employer issued few or no visas recently
£32 / hour
Salary
As advertised by the employer
£48,200
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2482 (87% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £48,200, and Cpl Life Sciences is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
We pick the code from the advert's text, so it is our best guess, not the employer's. Each code it could be has its own likelihood:
- Possible 2482 (Quality assurance and regulatory professionals) · 87% match
- Possible 3549 (Business associate professionals not elsewhere classified) · 6% match
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2482 Quality assurance and regulatory professionals Most likely code | £33,800 Clears | £38,600 Clears | £43,400 Clears | £48,200 Clears |
3549 Business associate professionals not elsewhere classified Also possible | £33,400 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears | £41,700 Clears |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. A mark is for the top of the advertised pay. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
- Hub Submission Manager (Regulatory Operations)
- 6-month contract, PAYE
- Location: Sandwich, UK – Hybrid
- Rate: Up to £32.35 per hour
Overview
A fantastic opportunity for a regulatory operations professional to manage the planning, coordination, and delivery of regulatory submissions across global markets. Working within a highly regulated pharmaceutical environment, you will ensure regulatory dossiers are prepared, built, and submitted to health authorities in line with business-critical timelines.
This role sits within a global regulatory team and requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, country affiliates, and external partners to support both new product applications and lifecycle management activities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the coordination and delivery of regional and national regulatory submissions.
- Manage submission timelines, ensuring all milestones and regulatory deadlines are met.
- Prepare, compile, and technically build electronic regulatory dossiers (eCTD).
- Coordinate document receipt, publishing, translation activities, and submission logistics.
- Partner with regulatory teams, affiliates, and third-party providers to ensure submission requirements are understood and delivered.
- Support Health Authority submissions and ensure accurate archival of all regulatory documentation.
- Monitor submission progress, identify risks, and proactively resolve issues.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance submission processes and operational efficiency.
- Interpret regulatory requirements and support implementation of new processes and standards.
- Act as a subject matter expert for submission systems, tools, and processes.
- Mentor colleagues and support knowledge sharing within the team.
Requirements
- Degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Business, Information Technology, or equivalent experience.
- Experience supporting regulatory submissions within the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
- Strong understanding of regulatory dossier structures and global submission requirements.
- Knowledge of electronic submissions (eCTD) and publishing systems.
- Proven project management and coordination skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
- Experience working within a highly regulated environment.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively across global and cross-functional teams.
Desirable Experience
- Experience with global regulatory operations and submission planning.
- Knowledge of drug development and regulatory affairs processes.
- Multilingual capabilities.
- Experience driving process improvements and implementing new technologies or systems.
For more information, please reach out to [email protected]
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Where this offer sits in the market
Quality assurance and regulatory professionals (SOC 2482) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~137k in sample- Middle half £39,520–66,040
- Median £49,504
- Going rate £48,200
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £33,800–43,400
This role's pay (£32 / hour) isn't directly comparable to the annual national figures above.
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Cpl Life Sciences holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2482 going rate of £48,200. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.