Summit Therapeutics plc

Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs - Global Regulatory Leader

Summit Therapeutics plc$231K — $285K *
US-AnywhereRemote in United States
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences; Masters or Doctorate preferred.
  • 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech regulatory activities, including major regions beyond the US.
  • Significant experience leading marketing/license applications (e.g., BLA, NDA, MAA).
  • Expertise in global regulatory strategy aligned with cross-functional teams.
  • At least 10+ years in a strategic leadership role with project management proficiency.

Responsibilities

  • Lead global regulatory strategies for products through development, approval, and post-marketing phases.
  • Represent Regulatory Affairs in development collaborations and business development activities.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to provide regulatory input for study plans and briefing documents.
  • Develop tumor landscape assessments to guide regulatory strategy.
  • Advise teams on the implications of laws, regulations, and standards on product strategy.
  • Drive internal regulatory policy and strategy for assigned products.
  • Prepare risk assessment and mitigation strategies for assigned products.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision.
  • Flexible work environment with potential for remote options.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
  • Participation in industry and trade associations.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
Full Job Description
Overview of Role:

The Executive Director of Regulatory Affairs - Global Regulatory Leader, is responsible for developing and implementing global strategies to secure IND/CTA approvals for various studies as well as providing regulatory leadership for planning and execution of subsequent global marketing applications (BLA/MAA) for product(s) in the oncology therapeutic area.

Role and Responsibilities:
  • Act independently to lead global regulatory strategies for assigned products/indications through all phases of development to include regulatory approvals/product launches, and post-marketing efforts, with little to no oversight.
  • Will represent Regulatory Affairs as relates to development collaborations and/or partnerships, to include leading due diligence as required supporting BD activities
  • For new indications assigned, will lead effort on behalf of regulatory cross-functionally with colleagues from clinical, biostatistics, commercial, medical affairs, clinical pharmacology, safety, and others. Expected to provide material (content) input into potential study synopses and corresponding global regulatory briefing documents.
  • Continually expands TA knowledge and ensures strategic messaging and content of global regulatory dossiers, to include development of tumor landscape assessment to inform evolving development strategy.
  • Advises management and cross-functional team members of the effect of current or proposed relevant laws, regulations, guidelines, and standards, etc.
  • Key internal leader and driver of regulatory policy and strategy for assigned products
  • Lead regulatory team in the preparation and maintenance of risk assessment and mitigation strategy development for assigned products
  • Lead labeling strategy for given product(s)/indication(s), in support of initial license applications through post-marketing
  • Demonstrates excellent understanding of drug development and leadership behaviors consistent with the level
  • Accountable for ensuring that corporate goals are met with respect to assigned projects
  • Based on experience and scientific strengths, expands TA knowledge of TA; provides coaching and mentoring for other regulatory members and extra-departmental colleagues
  • Will have direct reports and contributes to the performance management for other RA team members
  • May advance the organization's goals by participating and taking leadership roles in professional associations, industry, and trade groups as appropriate
  • Follows budget allocations

Experience, Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills:
  • Bachelor's degree in life sciences (pharmacy, biology, chemistry, pharmacology) or related subject; Masters or Doctorate preferred.
  • Minimum of 15+ years of experience in pharmaceutical/biotech regulatory activities, with experience as lead regulatory product strategist in two or more major regions in addition to the US, such as EU, Japan, or China.
  • Expected to have significant experience with direct involvement/leadership as relates to marketing/license applications (e.g., BLA, NDA, MAA), and given late-stage nature of Summit's clinical development program(s), experience supporting regulatory approvals and required activities in support of product launch and post marketing efforts.
  • Significant experience dealing with partners/collaborations directly
  • Requires drug development experience setting global regulatory strategy in alignment with cross functional peers to support company's corporate goals.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of proven experience in a strategic leadership role with strong project management skills
  • Experience interfacing with major government regulatory authorities
  • Strong communication and proactive negotiation skills
  • Communicate effectively and articulate complex ideas in an easily understandable way
  • Ability to successfully work in a fast-paced, demanding and collaborative environment
  • Travel up to approximately 5%


This is the pay for this position

Pay Transparency

$231,000-$285,000 USD

Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, depth of experience, certifications, and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus, stock, benefits and/or other applicable variable compensation.

Summit does not accept referrals from employment businesses and/or employment agencies in respect of the vacancies posted on this site. All employment businesses/agencies are required to contact Summit's Talent Acquisition team at [redacted] to obtain prior written authorization before referring any candidates to Summit.

About Summit Therapeutics plc

Summit Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery, development, and commercialization of novel medicines to treat rare diseases with high unmet medical need. The company's lead product candidate, Ridinilazole, is a precision antibiotic that has the potential to treat Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) with a superior clinical profile compared to existing CDI treatments. Summit Therapeutics is also developing a pipeline of additional product candidates targeting genetic diseases and other indications.
Learn more about Summit Therapeutics plc
Size
105 employees
Market Cap
$842.6 million
Industry
Founded
2003
5 Year Trend
+9910%
Revenue
$1 million
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