lead the development and execution of global CMC regulatory strategies for the hematology and oncology portfolios
guide regulatory activities across development stages, mentor CMC Regulatory Affairs staff, supporting cross-functional and external partners, and serving as a key liaison in regulatory authority interactions
lead product development activities from a CMC regulatory standpoint with input from senior management
represent CMC RA at program meetings and independently provide regulatory interpretation, position, and covering clinical development, initial market applications, and approval/post-approval activities
identify program issues and develop appropriate regulatory strategies to mitigate risks to filings
critically review and provide meaningful and strategic input on regulatory filing documents to facilitate and expedite the development, licensure, and marketing of drugs and/or biologics
lead and facilitate interactions with global regulatory authorities
perform final review and approval of the compliance activities of the portfolios to confirm regulatory impact and associated submission requirements for clinical and commercial regulatory filings
mentor colleagues in difficult compliance assessment discussions with SMEs or Senior Management
develop and create working instructions, SOPs, and/or templates to facilitate consistent and efficient practice across the CMC RA groups
identify gaps in the IOPS and global RA processes, bring up to higher management, and help to improve business efficiency
support establishing, managing, and maintaining a knowledge base of current and emerging regulatory requirements and guidelines in the CMC field
manage and coach team member(s)
Requirements
a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical/biotech industry experience, including 5+ years of relevant CMC experience
an advanced degree is preferred
proven track record supporting small molecule drugs and/or biological products through development and approval
experience in interacting with the US FDA and other regulatory authorities
experience with device regulatory requirements and development processes for combination products is a plus
Benefits
health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance)