Role Summary
Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs, Global Regulatory Lead - Development Strategy. Lead global regulatory strategies and plans to enable efficient product development for assigned programs; act as primary regulatory contact for U.S. FDA; accountable for regulatory submissions and communications with global Health Authorities.
Responsibilities
- Lead development and execution of global regulatory strategies for clinical, pre-clinical, and lifecycle management activities for assigned programs
- Identify and assess regulatory risks associated with product development and define risk-mitigation strategies
- Provide regulatory guidance across functions throughout the R&D process and advise on the US IND and global CTA submission strategies
- Direct the planning and coordination of global regulatory submissions, including clinical trial applications for multinational trials, core briefing packages, and global marketing applications
- Oversee the organization and preparation of clear, concise, and effective regulatory submissions
- Provide oversight for preparation and delivery of materials for regulatory agency meetings
- Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations for both internal and external audiences
- Monitor, evaluate, and interpret global regulatory agency activities in relevant areas; assess potential impact on company programs
- Lead effectively in a matrix environment, collaborating with regional regulatory leads and cross-functional teams
Qualifications
- Bachelorβs degree in life sciences or a related field required; advanced degree strongly preferred
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs with hands-on experience in regulatory submissions across multiple regions
- Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements and submission formats (eCTD)
- Proven experience managing complex regulatory deliverables across product lifecycle stages
- Strong submission writing and review skills
- Experience with orphan drug products strongly preferred
- Experience with inhalation products a plus
- Significant experience interacting with FDA, EMA, and other global regulatory agencies
- Deep understanding of the drug development process
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail, accuracy, clarity, and conciseness
- Ability to manage tight deadlines; efficient, detail-oriented, adaptable, and a self-starter