Why Regulatory affairs Is the “Science Lawyer” of pharma | Neila Benabadji

What does regulatory affairs actually involve, and why does Neila Benabadji describe it as being a “science lawyer”?In this episode of leadership lab, Maurice Thornton speaks with Neila, VP and Head of Regulatory Affairs Europe at Cytokinetics, about the strategy behind bringing medicines to patients.From her early career at Pfizer to leaving big pharma for biotech, Neila shares what she has learned about risk, impact and leadership along the way. They explore how regulatory strategy shapes drug development, the realities of working with health authorities and why scientific expertise alone is not enough to build a successful career in regulatory affairs.🫵🏻 Hiring in life sciences? Get in touch at [email protected].👔Explore life sciences opportunities:https://www.headcount.ch/life-science-jobs#leadershiplab #RegulatoryAffairs #LifeSciences