Manager, Regulatory Affairs (CMC)

 

 

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The Manager, Regulatory Affairs (CMC) is responsible for authoring/writing CMC specific regulatory dossiers (3.2.S and 3.2.P sections) towards the development and commercialization of radiopharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical products. This role requires good understanding of technical (Quality/CMC) regulatory requirements, and an equally important ability to write technical Module 3 dossiers. The Manager Regulatory Affairs (CMC) will develop ICH aligned CMC/Technical portions of global regulatory submissions that are high-quality, fit for purpose, and prepared in a timely manner across for early to late stage and post-approval programs. 

Key Accountabilities:

• Regulatory Submissions: Plan, prepare/revise eCTD Module 2.3 & Module 3 documents for INDs, IMPDQs, NDAs, BLAs, MAAs, CTAs, post-approval supplements and variation submissions, ensuring accuracy and completeness.  

• Documentation and Systems: Ensure Module 3 documentation is planned, tracked, clearly written, with the use of regulatory domain systems (Veeva) and processes. 

• Regulatory Compliance and Intelligence: Stay current and interpret evolving CMC regulatory requirements and guidelines such as ICH, US FDA CFRs, EMA Directives and Annexes. Ensure CMC documentation and data are compliant with regulations. 

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Quality Assurance, CMC/Manufacturing, and preclinical teams for planning and authoring of CMC regulatory scope and content. 

• Change Management: Provide regulatory assessments for manufacturing changes, including site transfers, scale-up activities, and process changes. Conduct comparability assessments and develop post-approval supplements as needed. 

• Risk Management: Identify potential CMC regulatory risks and suggest mitigation plans to proactively manage issues.

Position Requirement

Education and Experience: 

• Undergraduate degree required; Advanced degree (M.Sc., Ph.D.) with a focus in Biological Sciences, Engineering or a related field preferred. 

• 7+ years of experience with a strong focus on CMC in the radiopharmaceutical or biopharmaceutical industry. 

• Regulatory Knowledge: Solid understanding of global regulatory requirements and guidelines for CMC, including ICH guidelines and FDA, EMA, and other health authority regulations. 

• Communication Skills: Excellent technical writing and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex regulatory issues to internal and external stakeholders. 

• Analytical Skills: Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess and mitigate regulatory risks. 

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively and build effective relationships across functions and geographies. 

• Technical Writing: Skilled at summarizing pharmaceutical manufacturing and method development reports, data into appropriate sub-sections of Module 3.  

Key Capabilities:

• Commitment to excellence: Take pride in your work and consistently strive for excellence in everything you do
• Results-oriented: Driven to achieve goals and objectives, with a strong focus on delivering measurable results
• Creativity and innovation: Possess a willingness to think outside the box and come up with unique and creative solutions to challenges
• Strong communication skills: Able to communicate effectively with colleagues and stakeholders at all levels, using clear and concise language
• Collaboration: Work effectively as part of a team, actively sharing knowledge and expertise to achieve common goals
• Resilience: Demonstrate the ability to bounce back from setbacks and persevere in the face of challenges
• Inclusive mindset: Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation for diversity, and actively work to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and respected
• Adaptability: Comfortable working in a dynamic environment, able to adjust to changing priorities, and willing to take on new challenges
• Ethical behavior: Act with integrity and demonstrate a commitment to ethical behavior in all interactions with colleagues and stakeholders
• Continuous learning: Show a commitment to ongoing learning and professional development, continually seeking out opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills