The Signatory Lead is expected to oversee and coordinate the certification of promotional and non-promotional materials, ensuring compliance with UK regulations, the ABPI Code, Novartis policies and relevant medical, legal and regulatory standards. The role typically requires strong knowledge of pharmaceutical compliance, promotional review processes and quality systems, together with experience working with cross-functional teams. Candidates should be detail-oriented, confident in making risk-based decisions and capable of managing deadlines and stakeholder expectations. Clear communication, sound judgement and the ability to provide practical compliance guidance are essential. Experience as an ABPI or medical signatory, or in a related regulatory, medical affairs, compliance or quality role, is likely to be advantageous.
Novartis is a global medicines company headquartered in Switzerland and focused on discovering, developing and delivering innovative treatments. Its work spans areas such as cardiovascular, renal and metabolic diseases, immunology, neuroscience, oncology and ophthalmology. The company combines pharmaceutical research, clinical development, manufacturing and commercial operations across many countries, including the United Kingdom. Novartis places strong emphasis on science, patient outcomes, ethical business practices and data-driven decision-making. UK employees may work with national healthcare systems, clinical experts, regulators and international teams to support the safe and appropriate use of medicines. The organisation offers opportunities across research, medical affairs, regulatory, manufacturing, technology, commercial and corporate functions. Benefits and working arrangements vary by role and location, but commonly include professional development, wellbeing support and flexible or hybrid working where operationally suitable.
The United Kingdom offers varied opportunities in pharmaceuticals, healthcare, technology, finance, engineering and professional services, with major employment hubs in London, Cambridge, Oxford, Manchester, Edinburgh and surrounding regions. Its culture is generally multicultural, with direct but polite workplace communication and respect for personal boundaries. Lifestyle choices range from busy city living to quieter rural and coastal communities. Public transport is extensive in larger cities, although housing costs can be high, especially in London and the southeast. Most overseas professionals need permission to work; the Skilled Worker visa usually requires an eligible sponsored role, an approved employer and satisfaction of salary and English-language requirements. Some nationalities may have other routes, including the Global Talent or Youth Mobility schemes. Relocating typically involves arranging accommodation, a National Insurance number, banking, healthcare registration and tax documentation. Weather is changeable, and paid annual leave is commonly more generous than in many countries.
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