Director of Regulatory Affairs advising pharmaceutical and biotech clients on FDA development strategies. Preparing IND/NDA/BLA documentation and leading Health Authority interactions.
Responsibilities
Provide strategic and operational regulatory consulting for client companies
Advise clients strategically, focusing on early development through NDA/BLA
Independently prepare regulatory documentation, including US IND, NDA/BLA modules, ODD, Fast Track and other designations, and FDA advice requests
Interact scientifically with internal cross-functional teams
Serve as a client-facing and agency point of contact
Interact with clients and FDA and lead interactions with Health Authorities
Support internal business development and marketing activities
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in science, toxicology, pharmacology, engineering or related field
Advanced Scientific degree such as Master’s degree, Ph.D. or Pharm.D. preferred, with applied training relevant to clinical trials
10 years of relevant experience working directly for a CRO/ Pharmaceutical Company
Minimum 5 years of experience leading regulatory development projects
Thorough knowledge of International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and other applicable regulatory rules and guidelines
Knowledge of medical terminology, clinical trials, and clinical research
Excellent written and oral communication skills, including grammatical and technical writing skills
Familiarity with moderately complex study designs and regulatory requirements for Phase I-IV clinical trials
In-depth knowledge of the relationship and regulatory obligation of the contract research organization (CRO) industry with pharmaceutical / biotech companies
Demonstrated technical and supervisory leadership of staff
Skilled in Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, with ability to learn new applications
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
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