Regulatory Affairs Manager
About the job
The Role
This role plays a critical part in ensuring global regulatory success by providing leadership, expertise, and strategic direction for Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) activities across the product lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
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Ensure global regulatory compliance by aligning external regulatory requirements with internal quality systems and procedures
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Apply regulatory expertise, sound judgment, and cross-functional collaboration to develop and implement effective CMC regulatory strategies
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Design and execute robust regulatory plans to proactively mitigate risk and address technical and scientific challenges
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Prepare, review, and submit high-quality CMC documentation to global regulatory authorities, managing timelines and regulatory commitments
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Act as the CMC regulatory representative on project teams, assessing risks and contributing to global regulatory strategy development
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Support post-approval changes, new registrations, renewals, and responses to regulatory authority questions
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Perform quality and compliance reviews of CMC regulatory submissions
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Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including regulatory agencies
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Mentor and guide colleagues by providing technical expertise and regulatory insight to strengthen team capabilities
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Represent the organization at industry forums, conferences, and advisory committees, as appropriate
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Contribute to CMC-related projects, initiatives, and training activities while upholding organizational values, integrity, and compliance standards
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
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Degree in Natural Sciences or a related discipline
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Minimum of 6 years' experience within the pharmaceutical industry, including relevant technical experience (e.g., Quality, Technical Services, or R&D)
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At least 3 years' experience in pharmaceutical regulatory affairs
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A minimum of 2 years' hands-on CMC authoring experience, including initial marketing applications and/or post-approval variations
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Strong understanding of cGMPs and both development and commercial manufacturing activities
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Demonstrated knowledge of global regulatory requirements, submission pathways, and regulatory authority interactions
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Proven ability to interpret and apply global and regional CMC guidelines to inform regulatory strategy
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Awareness of emerging scientific, manufacturing, and technological trends and their impact on regulatory approaches
