Cytokinetics

Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs

Cytokinetics$200K — $234K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific field required; advanced degree preferred
  • 8+ years of drug development experience, with 5+ years in regulatory affairs
  • Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH)
  • Experience with regulatory submissions and health authority interactions
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across teams
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong organizational and product coordination skills

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to regulatory strategies for assigned programs and lead clinical studies
  • Identify regulatory risks and develop mitigation plans
  • Provide regulatory guidance to cross-functional teams during product development
  • Lead preparation and submission of high-quality regulatory documents (INDs, CTAs, NDAs)
  • Contribute to internal department initiatives and best practices
  • Prepare for health authority interactions and manage tracking of commitments
  • Stay updated on global regulatory requirements and ensure compliance

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule available
  • Collaborative and fast-paced biotech environment
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion
  • Emphasis on patient-centered approaches and ethical practices
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs, the Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs, is responsible for hands-on regulatory activities across development stages, ensuring high-quality submissions and effective interactions with health authorities. The position operates in a highly collaborative, fast-paced biotech environment with significant cross-functional engagement. Responsibilities Regulatory Strategy and Program Support • Contribute to development and execution of regulatory strategies for assigned programs and serve as regulatory lead for assigned clinical studies • Identify potential regulatory risks and develop mitigation approaches • Provide regulatory guidance throughout product development to cross-functional teams such as study operating teams and assigned workstreams • Lead preparation, review, and timely submission of high-quality, compliant regulatory documents (INDs, CTAs, amendments; NDAs, supplements) and moderately complex regulatory submissions • Contribute to department initiatives, including the development and maintenance of internal regulatory processes, operating guidelines, templates, and best practices Health Authority Engagement • Support preparation for health authority interactions, including briefing packages and response documents • Participate in agency communications and help track commitments and action items Regulatory Intelligence and Compliance • Stay current with evolving global regulatory requirements, including therapeutic area-specific guidances and scientific developments, and assess potential impact on programs • Ensure regulatory activities are conducted in accordance with applicable regulations and company procedures Qualifications • Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in a scientific field; advanced degree is a plus • 8+ years of drug development, including 5+ years of regulatory affairs experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical industry • Excellent working knowledge of global regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH), including an understanding of GXP • Experience supporting regulatory submissions (e.g., IND/CTA/eCTD) and health authority interactions • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams, functions and with external partners • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Excellent organizational and product coordination skills #LI-HYBRID Pay Range: In the U.S., the hiring pay range for fully qualified candidates is $200,700-$234,150 per year. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity and also may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. Our employees come from different backgrounds, and we celebrate those differences. We are looking for the best candidates for our open roles, but do not expect applicants to meet every qualification in order to be considered. If you are excited about what you could accomplish at Cytokinetics and believe you can add value to our team, we would love to hear from you. Please review our PRIOR to applying. Our passion is anchored in robust scientific thinking, grounded in integrity and critical thinking. We keep the patient front and center in all we do – all actions and decisions are in service of the patient and their caregivers. We champion integrity, ethics, doing the right thing, and being our best selves. Fraud Warning: How to Identify Impersonated Cytokinetics Job Postings and Offers Recently, there have been fraudulent employment offers being sent to candidates on behalf of Cytokinetics. Please be advised that all legitimate offers from Cytokinetics will come directly from our official email domain (Cytokinetics.com) and will only be made after completing a formal interview process. Here are some ways to check for authenticity: • We do not conduct job interviews through non-standard text messaging applications • We will never request personal information such as banking details until after an official offer has been accepted and verified • We will never request that you purchase equipment or other items when interviewing or hiring • If you are unsure about the authenticity of an offer, or if you receive any suspicious communication, please contact us directly at Please visit our website at:

About Cytokinetics

Cytokinetics is a late-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on discovering, developing, and commercializing muscle activators and inhibitors as potential treatments for debilitating diseases in which muscle performance is compromised and/or declining. The company was founded in 1997 and is headquartered in South San Francisco, California.
Learn more about Cytokinetics
Size
253 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$127.2 million
5 Year Trend
-7.9%
Revenue
$55.8 million
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