Associate - Scientific Policy and Intelligence

Description Overview

We are excited to recruit an Associate to join our newly formed Scientific Policy and Intelligence(SPI) team, based in London. This is an ideal opportunity for applicants with some experience in a Regulatory Affairs function or equally, you might be a recent Graduate looking for your first step into Scientific Affairs. 

In this role, you will support the effective operation of Perrigo’s scientific policy and intelligence function by ensuring that intelligence data is captured accurately, consistently and in line with defined processes. This entry-level role has a primary focus on execution, data quality and process discipline, providing the reliable intelligence foundation needed to support analysis, interpretation and informed decision-making by more senior members of the team. 

Working within a supervised team environment, your role is responsible centralisation of intelligence, and supporting trade association and subject matter experts in doing so. The role is focused on structured information, maintaining data completeness and supporting timely follow-up on actions. The role applies basic regulatory, scientific and policy understanding to routine tasks, working within established procedures and selecting appropriate solutions from defined options or previous examples. 

The role provides practical support to SME forums, trade association debriefs and intelligence processes by managing logistics, taking clear notes, documenting actions and compiling outputs for broader communication. By ensuring that information is well structured, complete and traceable, the Assistant helps strengthen consistency, efficiency and scalability within the SPI function. 

Scope of the Role

Policy & Intelligence Operations 

• Capture scientific, regulatory and policy intelligence accurately within agreed systems, templates and processes. 
• Support trade association representative and subject matter experts by converting outputs from trade associations materials, or other intelligence sources, SME inputs, meeting notes and other sources into structured intelligence records. 
• Maintain data quality by checking records for completeness, consistency, correct categorisation and appropriate supporting information. 
• Support routine monitoring and tracking of assigned topics, ensuring new information is recorded and escalated for review where required. 
• Work within defined procedures and guidance, seeking support where interpretation, prioritisation or judgement is required. 
• Provide administrative and process support for trade association debriefs, SME forums and internal intelligence discussions. 
• Prepare agendas, capture notes and document key updates, actions and follow-up items from relevant meetings. 
• Follow up with SMEs and internal stakeholders to obtain missing information, confirm updates and support timely closure of routine actions. 
• “Support the compilation of intelligence information into a range of clear, structured formats for different audiences, including tabulated overviews, routine summaries and newsletter content, with review by more senior team members prior to wider circulation. 

Governance, Forums & Action Tracking 

• Support the smooth running of SPI governance forums by coordinating logistics, materials, attendance, agendas and follow-up actions. 
• Maintain action logs and trackers, ensuring owners, due dates, status updates and closure information are recorded accurately. 
• Send routine reminders and follow-ups to support timely updates from SMEs and accountable functions. 
• Escalate overdue actions, incomplete records or process gaps to the relevant manager for guidance. 

Cross-Functional Working 

• Work collaboratively with SPI colleagues, SMEs and cross-functional partners to support routine intelligence capture and follow-up. 
• Communicate clearly and professionally when requesting information, confirming actions or sharing routine updates. 
• Support the preparation of routine outputs, dashboards, trackers and briefing materials by ensuring underlying data is accurate and complete. 
• Build understanding of Perrigo’s scientific policy and intelligence processes, portfolio context and external stakeholder environment through day-to-day execution and coaching. 

Experience Required

• University degree in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Pharmacy, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field. 
• Basic conceptual knowledge of scientific, regulatory, policy or data management principles, with willingness to learn and apply defined processes. 
• Strong attention to detail, organisational skills and ability to work consistently with structured information and systems. 
• Comfortable working under close supervision, following established procedures and escalating questions or issues appropriately. 

Competencies: 

• Accuracy & attention to detail: Captures information carefully and consistently, ensuring records are complete, well structured and maintained in line with defined standards. 
• Process Discipline: Works reliably within established procedures, templates and guidance, seeking clarification where tasks fall outside routine expectations. 
• Organization & Follow-Through: Tracks actions, deadlines and updates effectively, supporting timely closure of routine items and clear handover of outstanding issues. 
• Learning Agility & Natural Curiosity: Builds understanding of SPI systems, regulatory intelligence processes and relevant scientific or policy concepts through coaching and practical application. 
• Effective Communication: Communicates routine updates, requests and meeting outputs clearly, professionally and accurately.  
• Collaboration & Service Mindset: Supports colleagues, SMEs and cross-functional partners by providing dependable operational support and timely follow-up. 
• Digital & Systems Confidence: Uses systems, dashboards and structured data tools accurately to support intelligence capture, tracking and reporting.