Role Description
Weโre looking for a Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, Global Regulatory Lead โ Development Strategy on the Regulatory Affairs team to help us expand whatโs possible for patients with serious diseases. Reporting to the Executive Director, Head of Regulatory Strategy and Implementation, youโll be responsible for formulating and implementing regulatory strategies and plans to enable efficient, competitive product development for assigned programs. You will also provide regulatory input to global cross-functional project teams throughout product development and submission activities, serve as the regulatory lead for documentation review prepared by other technical functions and act as the primary regulatory contact for the US FDA. You will be accountable for regulatory submissions, communications, and negotiations with FDA for designated products.
What You'll Do
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Lead development and execution of regulatory strategies for clinical, pre-clinical, and lifecycle management activities for assigned programs.
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Identify and assess regulatory risks associated with product development and define risk-mitigation strategies.
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Provide regulatory guidance across functions throughout the R&D process and advise on the US IND, NDAs or BLAs and global CTA submission strategies.
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Direct the planning and coordination of regulatory submissions, including clinical trial applications for multinational trials, core briefing packages, and global marketing applications.
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Oversee the organization and preparation of clear, concise, and effective regulatory submissions.
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Provide oversight for preparation and delivery of materials for regulatory agency meetings.
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Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations for both internal and external audiences.
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Monitor, evaluate, and interpret global regulatory agency activities in relevant areas; assess potential impact on company programs.
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May lead a team of more junior employees.
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Work effectively in a matrix environment, collaborating with GRL and other regulatory regional leads and cross-functional teams.
Qualifications
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Bachelorโs degree in life sciences or related field.
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8+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs (advanced degree (MS, PhD, MD, PharmD) is preferred).
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Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements and submission formats (eCTD).
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Proven experience managing complex regulatory deliverables across product lifecycle stages.
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Strong submission writing and review skills are essential.
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Significant experience in interactions with FDA and other global regulatory agencies.
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Deep understanding of the drug development process.
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Highly organized with strong attention to detail, accuracy, clarity, and conciseness.
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Ability to manage tight deadlines; must be efficient, detail-oriented, adaptable, and a self-starter.
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Experience with managing and mentoring other employees.
Travel Requirements
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This role requires occasional domestic/international/global travel (approximately 20%).
Benefits
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Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage and mental health support, annual wellbeing reimbursement, and access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Generous paid time off policies, fertility and family-forming benefits, caregiver support, and flexible work schedules with purposeful in-person collaboration.
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401(k) plan with a competitive company match, annual equity awards, and participation in our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), and company-paid life and disability insurance.
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Company Learning Institute providing access to LinkedIn Learning, skill building workshops, leadership programs, mentorship connections, and networking opportunities.
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Employee resource groups, service and recognition programs, and meaningful opportunities to connect, volunteer, and give back.