Head of Global Regulatory Affairs - #49810

Karo Healthcare, a dynamic and growing personal-care retail company, is all about making smart choices for everyday healthcare. With a wide-ranging portfolio across seven categories including medical products, we own and sell over 80 brands in about 90 countries. Our portfolio includes such brands as E45, Pevaryl, Lamisil, Nutravita, Decubal and many others. Our core belief in empowering people to make intelligent health decisions drives our growth strategy, blending organic expansion and M&A.

Join us at Karo Healthcare on our exciting journey. We're currently looking for a Head of Global Regulatory Affairs for either of our offices in Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, Maidenhead or Rotterdam.

What's in it for you?

• Shape the future of Regulatory Affairs in a fast-growing international consumer healthcare company with brands sold in 90 countries
• Lead a global, multi-layered organization and develop the next generation of regulatory leaders
• Partner with senior leaders across Scientific Affairs, Commercial, Innovation, Medical, Quality, and Supply to drive business growth
• Join a high-impact leadership role where you'll build, improve, and scale capabilities, not just maintain them

What you'll be doing

• Define and execute Karo's global regulatory strategy across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, cosmetics, and other consumer healthcare categories
• Act as a key member of the Scientific Affairs Leadership Team, working closely with leaders across Pharmaceutical Development, R&D, Medical & Clinical Operations, Patient Safety, and Quality Assurance
• Ensure Regulatory Affairs is a strategic business partner that enables innovation, portfolio growth, market expansion, and speed-to-market
• Translate complex regulatory requirements into business opportunities and competitive advantage
• Lead and develop a global Regulatory Affairs organization through a team of experienced leaders, strengthening leadership capability and empowering greater ownership across the function
• Drive continuous improvement of regulatory processes, governance, and ways of working to increase efficiency and remove bottlenecks
• Provide strategic regulatory input throughout product development, commercialization, claims strategy, lifecycle management, and market launches
• Ensure timely submissions, approvals, compliance, and lifecycle activities across global markets and regulatory frameworks
• Partner closely with Commercial, Innovation, Medical, Quality, and Supply teams to balance compliance requirements with business ambitions
• Represent Karo externally with regulatory authorities, notified bodies, industry associations, and strategic partners
• Support portfolio expansion, geographical growth, licensing opportunities, and M&A activities through regulatory expertise and business insight

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or a related field
• 15+ years of Regulatory Affairs experience, including leadership roles within consumer healthcare, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or related industries
• Strong pharmaceutical regulatory experience, complemented by exposure to medical devices and/or cosmetics
• Proven track record of developing and executing regulatory strategies across multiple markets and regulatory frameworks
• Experience leading international teams and managing through leaders in a multi-layered organization
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance regulatory compliance, commercial objectives, and growth opportunities
• Experience partnering with senior stakeholders across commercial, scientific, and operational functions
• A builder's mindset with a passion for developing organizations, improving processes, and driving change
• Comfortable operating in a dynamic, growth-oriented environment where strategic thinking and hands-on execution go hand in hand
• A collaborative, pragmatic, and solutions-oriented leader with strong influencing skills and executive presence

At Karo, we're looking for more than a regulatory expert. We're looking for a leader who can combine science, business, and people leadership to help shape the next phase of our growth journey. If you're excited by the opportunity to build, scale, and make a tangible impact in an entrepreneurial consumer healthcare environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage 

• Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions 

• Flexible schedule and life work balance 

• Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry 

• Very positive work environment in a young, international, and motivated team 

• Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values 

Karo  Healthcare has a Diverse & Inclusive environment. We are looking for qualified candidates irrespective of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion, national origin, disability or age.