[Hiring] Global Regulatory Affairs, CMC, Gene Therapy (Associate Director) @Astellas Pharma
Role Description
This position plays a key global leadership role in the Regulatory Affairs department for the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) aspects of regulatory documents and submissions.
β’ Responsible for multiple regulatory activities in collaboration with stakeholders (e.g., other RA functions, Pharmaceutical Technology, Quality Assurance, Business Partners).
β’ Develops global CMC regulatory strategy (e.g., CMC strategy/planning for NMEs).
β’ Drives global CMC RA related activities and successfully executes regulatory strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
β’ Supports business critical interactions inside and outside of Astellas Regulatory Affairs on complex CMC issues and questions in collaboration with local and global stakeholders.
Qualifications
β’ BS in Chemistry or equivalent degree.
β’ 10 years industry experience; pharmaceutical companies, CRO or academic with at least 6 years experience directly in Regulatory Affairs or in CMC regulatory or role with CMC regulatory submission responsibilities.
β’ Experience with global regulatory aspects of CMC across multiple dosage forms involving undefined frameworks with technical complexity and broad scope.
β’ Experience with process development, analytical characterization, process scale-up and/or regulatory registration of drug substances or drug products (including oral and parenteral dosage forms) is required.
β’ Advanced interpersonal written and oral communication skills, as well as advanced collaborative skills with an ability to work both reactively and proactively in a timely manner in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
β’ Ability to manage complex projects by exercising independent decision making and analytical thinking skills.
β’ Knowledge/experience of EU, US and/or Japan regulations, guidelines and regulatory processes for NCEs, NBEs and product life cycle maintenance.
β’ Ability to work in cross-functional and international environment; detail- and goal-oriented, quality conscientious, and customer-focused.
β’ Ability to write and speak English fluently.
β’ Demonstrated track record for successful Health Authority interactions related to CMC submissions.
Requirements
β’ M.S. or Ph.D in Chemistry/Biochemistry, PharmD or equivalent degree with 6 yearsβ experience in CMC regulatory or role with CMC regulatory submission responsibilities (preferred).
β’ Experience managing direct report is preferred.
β’ Previous Gene Therapy experience desired.
β’ Additional experience beyond small molecules, such as biologics, vaccines, cell/gene therapy or medical devices might be a preference.
Benefits
β’ Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
β’ Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down.
β’ 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
β’ Company paid life insurance.
β’ Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions.
β’ Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions.
β’ Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions.
β’ Referral bonus program.
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This position plays a key global leadership role in the Regulatory Affairs department for the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) aspects of regulatory documents and submissions.
β’ Responsible for multiple regulatory activities in collaboration with stakeholders (e.g., other RA functions, Pharmaceutical Technology, Quality Assurance, Business Partners).
β’ Develops global CMC regulatory strategy (e.g., CMC strategy/planning for NMEs).
β’ Drives global CMC RA related activities and successfully executes regulatory strategies in collaboration with stakeholders.
β’ Supports business critical interactions inside and outside of Astellas Regulatory Affairs on complex CMC issues and questions in collaboration with local and global stakeholders.
Qualifications
β’ BS in Chemistry or equivalent degree.
β’ 10 years industry experience; pharmaceutical companies, CRO or academic with at least 6 years experience directly in Regulatory Affairs or in CMC regulatory or role with CMC regulatory submission responsibilities.
β’ Experience with global regulatory aspects of CMC across multiple dosage forms involving undefined frameworks with technical complexity and broad scope.
β’ Experience with process development, analytical characterization, process scale-up and/or regulatory registration of drug substances or drug products (including oral and parenteral dosage forms) is required.
β’ Advanced interpersonal written and oral communication skills, as well as advanced collaborative skills with an ability to work both reactively and proactively in a timely manner in a dynamic fast-paced environment.
β’ Ability to manage complex projects by exercising independent decision making and analytical thinking skills.
β’ Knowledge/experience of EU, US and/or Japan regulations, guidelines and regulatory processes for NCEs, NBEs and product life cycle maintenance.
β’ Ability to work in cross-functional and international environment; detail- and goal-oriented, quality conscientious, and customer-focused.
β’ Ability to write and speak English fluently.
β’ Demonstrated track record for successful Health Authority interactions related to CMC submissions.
Requirements
β’ M.S. or Ph.D in Chemistry/Biochemistry, PharmD or equivalent degree with 6 yearsβ experience in CMC regulatory or role with CMC regulatory submission responsibilities (preferred).
β’ Experience managing direct report is preferred.
β’ Previous Gene Therapy experience desired.
β’ Additional experience beyond small molecules, such as biologics, vaccines, cell/gene therapy or medical devices might be a preference.
Benefits
β’ Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance.
β’ Generous Paid Time Off options, including Vacation and Sick time, plus national holidays including year-end shut down.
β’ 401(k) match and annual company contribution.
β’ Company paid life insurance.
β’ Annual Corporate Bonus and Quarterly Sales Incentive for eligible positions.
β’ Long Term Incentive Plan for eligible positions.
β’ Company fleet vehicle for eligible positions.
β’ Referral bonus program.
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