Role Summary
The Director, Global Regulatory Affairs will develop and implement regulatory strategies to support the global development and expansion of Januxβs clinical pipeline. This player-coach will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and to achieve successful regulatory approvals.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute global regulatory strategies for one or more programs.
- Will be the regulatory lead for project teams and sub-teams for one or more programs.
- Lead the preparation, submission, and maintenance of regulatory filings (INDs, NDAs, BLAs, MAAs, etc.).
- Serve as the primary regulatory contact with health authorities, including the FDA, EMA, MHRA and other global regulatory agencies for assigned programs.
- Provide regulatory guidance and support to cross-functional teams, including Clinical, Therapeutic Discovery, and CMC teams.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory requirements and trends to ensure compliance and to inform strategic planning.
- Manage regulatory timelines and ensure timely submission of regulatory documents.
- Lead regulatory agency meetings and negotiations.
- Own the preparation of regulatory documents, including briefing packages, responses to health authority queries, and labeling.
- Ensure that all regulatory activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and company policies.
- Other duties as deemed necessary.
- Travel up to 25%.
Qualifications
- Required: BS degree in life sciences or a related field.
- Preferred: Advanced degree in life sciences (MS, PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent).
- Required: Minimum of 10 years of experience in regulatory affairs within the biotechnology and biopharmaceutical industries and working knowledge of the development of biologics targeted for the treatment of cancer.
- Preferred: Proven track record of successful regulatory submissions and approvals, alongside successful direct interaction with global regulatory agencies (FDA, EMA, MHRA and others).
- Required: In-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements and guidelines.
- Required: Strong leadership and project management skills.
- Required: Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Required: Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Required: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Required: Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Additional Requirements
- Location: Hybrid preferred in the San Diego office; remote work permitted upon approval.
- Travel: Up to 25% for meetings or site visits as required.