Regulatory Scientist - Associate Director (LCM)

Join VCLS in Copenhagen as Associate Director – Regulatory Science (Health-tech LCM)
Shape the future of health innovation in the Nordics and beyond

This role will see you thrive at the intersection of science, strategy, and client relationships. As an experienced Regulatory Scientist with a consulting mindset, you’ll play a pivotal role in the life cycle management (LCM) of cutting-edge biotech and pharma products. You’ll bring your expertise, leadership, and insight to help clients navigate complex regulatory landscapes — and deliver lasting impact across the Nordic region and beyond.

Why You Should Join Us

At VCLS, we’re more than consultants — we’re trusted advisors shaping the future of health-tech innovation. As Associate Director, Consulting for Health-tech Products LCM, you’ll work at the heart of the Nordic and global regulatory ecosystem, partnering with leading life science companies to deliver meaningful regulatory and commercial impact. You’ll guide clients through complex regulatory landscapes while mentoring the next generation of consultants.

This is your opportunity to make a real difference — for patients, for clients, and for your own career.

What You'll Do

Lead Regulatory and LCM Strategy

• Act as a key technical and strategic advisor to life science clients, focusing on Nordic regulatory requirements.
• Provide actionable, evidence-based recommendations that influence regulatory outcomes.
• Ensure compliance and innovation go hand in hand, staying ahead of global and local trends.

Drive Client Success

• Cultivate long-term partnerships by building trust from first conversation to final delivery.
• Translate complex regulatory issues into business-savvy solutions.
• Proactively identify opportunities to expand our impact with Nordic clients.

Project Leadership with Precision

• Lead cross-functional teams and manage end-to-end delivery of regulatory projects.
• Own project timelines, scope, and budget — and deliver with excellence.
• Mentor and support fellow consultants to elevate team performance.

What You Bring

✔️ 10+ years in Regulatory Affairs, with solid experience as a consultant.
✔️ Proven expertise in Nordic and global regulatory frameworks (EMA, FDA, local authorities).
✔️ Strong consulting mindset with the ability to advise, lead, and influence.
✔️ A well-established industry network and the confidence to engage with senior stakeholders.
✔️ Skilled in project management, client development, and mentoring.

Why VCLS?

At VCLS, we’re proud to be a trusted global partner to life science innovators. From regulatory science to market access, we combine scientific rigor with strategic vision. You'll work in a dynamic, international environment where your voice is heard, your expertise respected, and your impact tangible.

You’ll join a team that values collaboration, curiosity, and purpose — and supports your growth every step of the way.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, medicine, or related field. 

• 10+ years’ experience in regulatory affairs, preferably as a consultant. 

• Experience in project management, including resource orchestration, workload and budget management. 

• Proven consulting and client-facing experience in the life sciences sector. 

• Skills: 

• Deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, EMA, local Nordic country-level). 

• Strategic, analytical, and detail-oriented with a strong business mindset. 

• Ability to leverage an existing network within the biotech/pharma industry and to interface with clients from generating the business up to delivery. 

• Proficiency in working across emerging markets and diverse organizational structures. 

• Confident in complex, matrixed, and international environments. 

• Proactive, resilient, empathetic, influential, and organizationally agile.