Regulatory Affairs Apprentice

About the role

To support with pharmaceutical artwork, document control and administrative activities while completing an apprenticeship. The postholder will develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to progress within Regulatory Affairs, with particular exposure to parallel import licensing, packaging components and artwork management.

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Regulatory Affairs team
• Assist with the preparation, amendment and maintenance of pharmaceutical artwork, including cartons, labels and patient information leaflets
• Use Adobe Illustrator and other approved software to support artwork changes, following training and controlled procedures
• Carry out proofreading and comparison checks to help ensure that artwork accurately reflects approved regulatory documentation
• Maintain regulatory trackers, databases, electronic folders and document filing systems
• Support the compilation, formatting and submission of regulatory documentation to the MHRA, where appropriate
• Assist with document control activities, including version control, naming, filing, archiving and retrieval of records
• Liaise professionally with colleagues in Quality, Production, Commercial and other departments, as well as approved external suppliers
• Follow applicable SOPs, work instructions, change controls and quality-system requirements
• Complete assigned apprenticeship learning, assessments and off-the-job training within agreed timescales
• Undertake other reasonable duties that support the Regulatory Affairs function and the postholder’s development

Training

• Business Administration Level 3 Standard
• Relevant workplace training
• Functional Skills if required

Your programme will be delivered online, with the following structure:

• 10 workshops which will be delivered on-line on a monthly basis
• During these sessions, new topics will be taught by your tutor
• Between sessions, you’ll complete self-study tasks spread throughout the week
• You will have regular meetings with your tutor on 1-2-1 basis every 6-8 weeks

Apprenticeship standard: Business administrator (level 3)

Training provider: P.T.P. TRAINING LIMITED

After your apprenticeship

To be decided upon completion of the apprenticeship.

Working hours

Monday - Friday 8am - 4pm

40 hours a week

Duration: 1 Year 6 Months

Possible start date: 1 November 2026

Wage

£16,640 a year

Skills

• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Logical
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience

Qualifications

• GCSE English (grade C/4 or above), essential
• GCSE Mathematics (grade C/4 or above), essential

Things to consider

• Complete work accurately and within agreed deadlines
• Escalate uncertainties, discrepancies and potential errors promptly
• Maintain complete and traceable records in accordance with company procedures
• Demonstrate steady progress in both workplace competence and apprenticeship learning
• Behave professionally and contribute positively to the Regulatory Affairs team

About the employer

Since 2002, CST Pharma have been procuring and supplying the UK pharmaceutical sector.

Fully licensed and regulated by the MHRA our aim is to provide healthcare providers across the UK with the very best products at competitive prices.

Strong relationships with leading pharmacy groups, manufacturers and the NHS ensures that we can offer an impressive range of products at more competitive prices than the traditional wholesale market.