Associate Director, CMC Regulatory Affairs

NS Pharma, Inc.

$170K — $190K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of CMC regulatory affairs experience in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry.
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. FDA CMC regulatory requirements.
  • Familiarity with ICH Quality guidelines and CTD/eCTD structures.
  • Bachelor's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, or related field; MSc or PhD preferred.
  • Excellent English communication skills for regulatory documentation and interactions.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and execute CMC regulatory activities for investigational and marketed products.
  • Lead coordination of CMC-related FDA meetings and strategic preparation.
  • Oversee preparation and review of CMC regulatory deliverables in eCTD format.
  • Act as the CMC regulatory liaison for submission readiness across regulatory types.
  • Coordinate responses to Health Authority inquiries with cross-functional teams.
  • Manage external CMC regulatory consultations, ensuring quality and oversight.
  • Establish regulatory filing strategies for manufacturing and supply chain changes.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off, sick time, and paid holidays, including a year-end shutdown.
  • Discretionary bonuses and stock options via long-term incentive plan.
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Career development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangement programs.
Full Job Description
Summary:

CMC Regulatory Affairs develops and executes CMC regulatory strategies for investigational and marketed products in close collaboration with regulatory leadership, with a primary focus on U.S. Health Authority (FDA) interactions.

This role coordinates and oversees the preparation and review of CMC-related regulatory documents, supports Health Authority meetings and follow-up commitments, and partners closely with cross-functional teams in the U.S. (NS Pharma) and Japan (Nippon Shinyaku HQ) to ensure global alignment and timely issue resolution.

Responsibilities:

  • Plan and execute CMC regulatory activities including IND M3/IMPD-Quality for investigational products, and NDAs/BLAs and post-approval supplements/variations for marketed products.
  • Lead and coordinate CMC-related FDA meetings (e.g., pre-IND; Type A, B, and C; and NDA/BLA-related meetings) in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs Strategy, including meeting strategy, material preparation, internal alignment, and submission logistics.
  • Coordinate and oversee CMC dossier readiness and the preparation/review of CMC regulatory deliverables in eCTD format, including scientific/technical input for full regulatory compliance.
  • Serve as the day-to-day CMC regulatory liaison for timely submission-ready of CMC-document through IND/CTA/NDA/BLA.
  • Coordinate and support responses to CMC-related Health Authority information requests/questions in alignment with cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Manage external CMC regulatory expert consultations (consultants/contractors) including selection support, deliverable expectations, quality review, and timeline/budget oversight.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (CMC, QA, Clinical, Nonclinical, Project Management, etc.) to align regulatory strategy and execution.
  • Establish regulatory classification and filing strategy for CMC changes in manufacturing, analytical testing, and supply chain throughout the product life cycle.
  • Ensure consistency and traceability of CMC regulatory positions across key documents (e.g., Module 2 QoS and Module 3 content).
  • Maintain CMC regulatory documentation controls and inspection/audit readiness (e.g., version control, document traceability, decision logs, and submission trackers) to support timely, high-quality deliverables.
  • Monitor and communicate evolving global regulatory requirements and guidance (e.g., ICH, FDA, EU), and proactively assess impacts and risks, and take required actions for programs.
  • Support operational regulatory activities as needed, including coordination of cross-functional meetings, maintenance of submission trackers, and documentation of decisions and action items.

Experience (Required):

  • Strong knowledge of U.S. FDA CMC regulatory requirements.
  • Strong knowledge of ICH Quality guidelines
  • Excellent English communication skills (written and verbal) suitable for Health Authority interactions and regulatory documentation.
  • Working knowledge of CMC CTD/eCTD structure and the ability to ensure CMC content readiness and consistency.
  • Experience working effectively in a cross-functional team environment.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Strong knowledge of GMP
  • Experience in rare disease
  • Working understanding of EU regulatory requirements (EMA) and ability to support EU-related activities.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and execute CMC regulatory strategy throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Excellent technical writing and editing skills for regulatory documentation and Health Authority correspondence (clear, consistent, defensible rationale).
  • Strong organizational and project management skills, including prioritization, issue/risk tracking, attention to detail, and document control discipline (version control, traceability, decision documentation).

Education:

  • A bachelor's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent experience is required. MSc or PhD preferred.
  • Typically, 8 - 10 years of experience in the CMC field of the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry, including a minimum of 5 years of CMC regulatory affairs.
  • A minimum of one NDA/BLA and multiple IND/CTA is also preferred.

Compensation And Benefits:

The annualized target salary range for this role is $170,000 to $190,000; actual salaries will vary and may be above or below this range depending on several factors, including experience, education, training, location, and merit.

Other benefits include:
  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Basic and Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, and Employee Assistance Programs
  • Discretionary Bonus Programs and Long-term Incentive Plan
  • Retirement Savings 401k with company match
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Sick Time & Paid Holidays including a paid Year-End Shutdown.
  • Career Development, Progression and Training
  • Flexible Work Arrangement Programs

Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2026, or until a candidate is hired. Applicants not hired will remain in our Talent community for future opportunity consideration. Thank you for your interest in NS Pharma.

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