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Expert Regulatory Writer
Role summary
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The Expert Regulatory Writer develops clear, accurate and submission-ready regulatory documents for medicines, supporting global clinical and regulatory activities. Requirements typically include substantial regulatory writing experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry, strong knowledge of clinical and regulatory documentation, excellent scientific and medical writing skills, and the ability to interpret complex data. Experience with submissions such as clinical study reports, briefing documents, summaries, or marketing-authorisation dossiers is valuable. The candidate is expected to collaborate effectively with clinical, regulatory, medical, statistical and safety teams, manage multiple deadlines, maintain high quality standards, and communicate confidently with international stakeholders. Attention to detail, sound judgement, organisation and familiarity with relevant regulatory guidelines are essential.
Can I work in the UK?
Never pay anyone for a visa or a job offer. A real employer pays the permit costs and never asks you for money.
How it works
How it works: NHS nurses, doctors and allied health get a Health and Care Worker visa (about 3 weeks, no health surcharge); care workers lost this route on 22 July 2025.
Before you apply: Nurses, doctors and most allied health staff must be registered or licensed locally before they start: expect checks on your degree and licence, often an English test, and often an exam or an assessment. Ask the employer who handles it and how long it takes. Most pharma and device office jobs do not need it.
Watch for: Pay follows the NHS pay bands and is usually at least GBP 25,000. Nurses and allied health also need UK professional registration; care workers cannot be sponsored from abroad.
Official source: GOV.UK: Health and Care Worker visa, your job. Checked November 2026.
What the job usually comes with in the UK
Usual for Healthcare jobs in the UK, varies by employer. Checked November 2026.
| Registration | Join the Nursing and Midwifery Council register: English language rules and a Test of Competence |
|---|---|
| Relocation | Visa fee GBP 324 (up to 3 years) or GBP 628 (longer); no health surcharge on this visa |
| Housing | Not usually provided; you rent privately |
| Flights | Not standard; varies by employer and seniority |
| Contract | Permanent is usual; sponsored work visas last up to 5 years at a time |
| Leave | At least 28 days for a 5-day week (by law); employers may count bank holidays in it |
| Income tax | 0% to GBP 12,570, 20% to GBP 50,270, then 40%; plus 8% National Insurance (Scotland differs) |
Senior staff often get more than line staff, for example a single room or a yearly home flight. Ask the employer what the job includes before you accept.
Guidance, not legal advice. Rules change; your employer confirms the details for your case.
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About Novartis
Novartis is a global medicines company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, focused on discovering and developing innovative treatments for serious and chronic diseases. Its work spans areas such as oncology, immunology, neuroscience, cardiovascular and renal conditions, and established medicines. The company combines pharmaceutical research, clinical development, regulatory expertise, digital capabilities and commercial operations to bring new therapies to patients worldwide. Novartis employs people across numerous countries and operates a major UK presence, including corporate, scientific, clinical, regulatory and commercial teams. Employees commonly work in multidisciplinary and international environments, supporting medicines from early research through regulatory approval and lifecycle management. The company places emphasis on scientific innovation, patient impact, ethical conduct, inclusion and professional development.