THE OPPORTUNITYVir Biotechnology is seeking an a highly motivated, self-driven and enthusiastic Director of Regulatory CMC accountable for ensuring all assigned products have a successful regulatory CMC strategy for clinical development and commercialization. You should bring both a track record of successful regulatory submissions that demonstrates core capability in technical (CMC) development, as well as a passion to challenge conventional paradigms and influence global Health Authorities. We are looking for someone with experience or willingness to expand to cover multiple modalities. The ideal candidate will contribute to a culture of high performance, empowerment, continuous learning and diversity and inclusion. This position will work closely with the Technical Operations (CMC) functional groups and Regulatory Affairs department to plan and lead high quality regulatory submissions to health authorities.
This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of 3 days per week in office.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- As a member of the CMC project teams, provide strategic CMC regulatory leadership to develop and execute sound regulatory strategies that meet global regulatory requirements and enable Vir business objectives
- Provide CMC regulatory expertise to enable global development and registration for INDs, CTAs, BLAs and MAAs
- Identify and communicate regulatory risks and facilitate the development and execution of risk mitigation strategies in concert with Technical Operation functions
- Plan strategy for and lead HA interactions for CMC specific issues
- Manage CMC regulatory changes throughout the product life cycle, including support for relevant quality systems related to change control, discrepancy management, as well as Health Authority inspection support (as applicable)
- Ensure overall dossier compliance with regulatory requirements
- Ensure compliance with internal SOP's and policies
- Contribute to regulatory excellence by identifying opportunities and supporting continuous improvement
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRING- B.S., M.S., Ph.D. or other relevant advanced degree or certificate
- 10+ years experience in pharmaceutical product development including strong global Regulatory CMC leadership
- Regulatory CMC experience leading both development projects (IND/CTA) and initial registration (BLA/MAA)
- Experience with CMC regulatory considerations for late stage and/or commercial large molecules (biologics) is required experience with combination product or oligonucleotide experience is a plus
- Preference will be given to candidates with recent experience with initial BLA and/or NDA (CMC sections). Management of US post-market, biologic product CMC changes is a plus
- Experience with Health Authority interactions is desirable
- Thorough understanding of major FDA, EMA, ICH, EudraLex CMC guidelines
- Global clinical filing experience (US, EU, UK, CA,). Working knowledge of other global clinical territories procedures a plus
- Ability to effectively present to Senior Management
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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFERThe expected salary range for this position is $195,500 to $272,500. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Vir Biotechnology's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person's experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir Biotechnology benefits and perks such as health and welfare benefit plans, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, 401K match and lunch each day in the office.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
