About the roleWe're seeking an experienced Director Regulatory Affairs, Clinical to serve as Loyal's subject matter expert on FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine (CVM) regulatory strategy and clinical trial operations. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for someone who thrives on owning complex regulatory programs end-to-end - from INAD strategy through pivotal submission - and who brings deep expertise in FDA CVM clinical development. You will be the primary interface between Loyal and FDA CVM for clinical regulatory matters, owning our regulatory submissions, and helping shape the strategies that bring our longevity drugs to market. You will also manage 1-2 direct reports as the team grows.
Your work will directly shape the regulatory path to bring novel longevity therapeutics through FDA CVM approval for the first time in any species, setting regulatory precedent for an entirely new category of medications.
This role is for someone who has at least 10+ years of regulatory affairs experience. The ideal candidate should be a strategic thinker that is comfortable owning complex, first-of-kind regulatory programs with limited precedent, possess deep working knowledge of FDA CVM clinical development pathways and submission requirements and thrive in an environment operating with a great deal of autonomy in setting direction, making judgement calls, and driving programs and regulatory pathways forward in an agile organization.
You will be reporting to our VP of Regulatory Affairs .
Your daily work will include- Authoring and reviewing regulatory submissions, including INAD filings, study reports, clinical trial evaluability meetings, and agency correspondence
- Leading preparation for FDA CVM meetings, including briefing documents, meeting requests, posing questions, and follow-up MOCs
- Partnering with clinical teams to provide real-time regulatory guidance on active studies, including SAE submissions, BIMO preparedness, and NCIE reports
- Reviewing and preparing study protocols, ICFs, and amendments to ensure the highest quality submissions for pivotal protocol concurrence
- Monitoring and interpreting CVM guidance, policy updates, and precedent to inform Loyal's regulatory strategy across our pipeline
- Anticipating and resolving regulatory risks across functions (including R&D, CMC, and commercial) throughout the portfolio before they become problems
- Managing and mentoring 1-2 direct reports, providing feedback, priorities, and development support
- Collaborating cross-functionally with R&D, clinical development, clinical operations, data management, and legal teams on submissions and strategy
- Oversee the maintenance and organization of all regulatory records and interactions related to Loyal's drug programs
- Serving as the internal subject matter expert for any question touching FDA CVM clinical requirements - from study design to labeling to adverse event reporting
- Reviewing and advising on external facing pre-approval communications and activities to ensure compliance with FDA CVM regulations
- Reviewing and providing guidance on labeling materials for submission to ensure compliance with FDA CVM regulations
About you- Bachelor's degree in relevant field (biology, vet med, regulatory affairs or related); relevant experience > specific degree
- 10+ years of regulatory affairs experience in animal health with direct experience with owning FDA CVM relationships
- Hands on ownership experience with INADs, regulatory submissions, and FDA CVM in-person meetings
- Background across multiple drug types ideal (small molecules, biologics, injectables, etc.)
- You are data-driven and an analytical thinker; your regulatory experience is grounded in evidence and you communicate with excellence
- Strong and experienced writer that takes pride in clarity, accuracy and persuasive story telling about biological pathways or drug mechanisms and clinical impacts
- Extensive knowledge of FDA CVM regulatory pathways, policies, and limitations and where there are areas to innovate within those bounds
- Excellent judgement where FDA CVM is concerned and comfortable being the single source of strategic conviction using that judgement
- Collaborative with cross-functional teams and not afraid to be in the weeds while also being the subject matter expert
- Ability to operate as a high level individual contributor while also serving as a mentor to junior team members in order to upskill the department.
- Energized by a fast-paced startup environment
Salary Range: $155,000 - $205,000
Loyal benefits- Full-coverage health insurance - medical, dental and vision - for you and your dependents
- $1,000 home office equipment stipend
- $1,200/year learning budget for books, courses, etc.
- $250/month wellness budget for gym, cleaners, spa, food, etc.
- All 3-day weekends are turned into 4-day weekends
- Unlimited vacation and paid holidays
- Paw-ternity leave - adopt a dog and get a day off with your new family member
- Competitive salary
- Company equity options grant for new hires
