Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Job Description

Join a Global Leader in Animal Health

Are you looking for a broad and impactful role where you can make a real difference in animal health? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Quality intersect?

Our company is seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our Nordic Regulatory Affairs team in Sweden. This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in ensuring the successful registration, maintenance, safety monitoring, and quality compliance of our Animal Health medicinal products.

In this diverse and highly visible position, you will be responsible for managing regulatory submissions and product lifecycle activities, pharmacovigilance reporting, and serving as the Quality Responsible Person for our Swedish legal entity. You will collaborate closely with Nordic colleagues as well as international stakeholders across Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Quality functions, while acting as an important liaison with Medicinal Authorities.

At our company, our mission is to improve the health and well-being of animals through innovative medicines, vaccines, and solutions. As a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, we are committed to supporting veterinarians, farmers, pet owners, and the broader food production industry by helping prevent diseases and reducing the need for antibiotics.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will:

• Lead and coordinate new marketing authorization applications for veterinary medicinal products and line extensions
• Prepare and submit regulatory variations, ensuring compliance with local and global requirements
• Develop, review, translate, and maintain product information, including SPCs, labeling, and packaging materials
• Collaborate with global Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, and Quality teams
• Manage adverse event reporting and product quality complaint handling in compliance with applicable regulations
• Serve as the Quality Responsible Person for the Swedish legal entity
• Maintain and continuously improve Quality Management Systems (QMS) and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Act as the key contact and representative towards Medicinal Authorities
• Support inspections and quality audits, ensuring ongoing compliance
• Contribute to regulatory intelligence and implementation of regulatory requirements across the business

What We Are Looking For

To succeed in this role, you bring:

• A Master's degree (MSc) in Pharmacy, Veterinary Science, Life Sciences, or another relevant scientific discipline
• Experience within Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality Assurance, or a related field, preferably within the pharmaceutical or animal health industry
• Strong planning and organizational skills combined with a flexible and adaptable mindset
• The ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• A proactive, solution-oriented approach with strong problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent attention to detail while maintaining a broader business perspective
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent written skills in both Swedish and English
• Experience with translations, proofreading, and preparation of regulatory documentation is considered an advantage
• A collaborative and positive mindset with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

Most importantly, you are someone who takes ownership, demonstrates accountability, and enjoys working together with colleagues to achieve shared goals.

Why Join our company?

At our company, you will become part of a collaborative Nordic team and a global organization driven by innovation, scientific excellence, and a passion for improving animal health.

We offer:

• A broad and impactful role with significant responsibility
• Opportunities to collaborate with international experts and stakeholders
• A supportive and inclusive working environment built on trust, engagement, and teamwork
• Professional development opportunities within a leading global healthcare company
• The chance to contribute to improving animal health and sustainable food production worldwide

Additional Information

For further information about the position, please contact:

Nina Hyldgaard Director, Regulatory Affairs, Nordics +45 40 45 19 77

Please submit your CV and application in English as soon as possible.

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

Application deadline: December 15, 2026.

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Our company is a global health care leader with a diversified portfolio of prescription medicines, vaccines and animal health products. The difference between potential and achievement lies in the spark that fuels innovation and inventiveness; this is the space where we have codified our legacy for over a century. Our success is backed by ethical integrity, forward momentum, and an inspiring mission to achieve new milestones in global healthcare.

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