Head of Regulatory Affairs

ARTBIO

$160K — $200K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Advanced degree (JD, PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent) preferred.
  • 15+ years of regulatory affairs experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industries, focusing on drug development.
  • In-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements and guidelines, including FDA and EMA regulations.
  • Proven track record of successful regulatory submissions, including INDs, NDAs, BLAs, and MAAs.
  • Experience leading regulatory strategies for complex programs across multiple therapeutic areas.
  • Strong understanding of drug development processes, CMC, quality, and clinical trial regulations.
  • Ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and anticipate regulatory risks.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead global regulatory strategy for clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical programs.
  • Lead key regulatory submissions, such as INDs, CTAs, and DMFs.
  • Manage FDA and global health authority interactions, including meeting prep and responses.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements during drug development lifecycle.
  • Identify and develop strategies to mitigate regulatory risks.
  • Advise executive leadership on regulatory timelines and decision points.
  • Collaborate across functions to support timely and high-quality submissions.
  • Serve as main contact for regulatory agencies and build strong relationships.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to contribute to first-in-class cancer therapies.
  • Exposure to radiochemistry and CMC development in a dynamic environment.
  • Hands-on training and professional development opportunities.
  • International, collaborative, and supportive work culture.
Full Job Description
Summary

The Head of Regulatory Affairs leads ARTBIO's regulatory function for clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical programs, ensuring clear strategy, compliant execution, and effective engagement with health authorities. This is a key leadership position that requires a deep understanding of regulatory processes and a proven track record of successfully navigating regulatory landscapes in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry.

Responsibilities

  • Define and lead global regulatory strategy for ARTBIO's clinical-stage radiopharmaceutical programs.
  • Lead key regulatory submissions, including INDs, CTAs, and DMFs.
  • Lead FDA and global health authority interactions, including meeting preparation, briefing packages, responses, and follow-up actions.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the drug development lifecycle, including clinical trials and manufacturing.
  • Proactively identify potential regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Identify regulatory risks, advise executive leadership on timelines and decision points.
  • Partner with Clinical, CMC, Quality, Nonclinical, Clinical Development and Operations, regulatory consultants, and external publishing partners to support timely, high-quality submissions.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for regulatory agencies and build strong relationships with key regulatory authorities.
  • Monitor regulatory policy changes and provide practical guidance to internal teams on requirements, risks, and opportunities.
  • Build regulatory capability through team leadership, mentoring, training, and strong cross-functional collaboration.


Qualifications & Education

  • Advanced degree (JD, PhD, PharmD, MD or equivalent) in a scientific discipline is preferred.
  • 15+ years of regulatory affairs experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industries, with emphasis on drug development.
  • Possess in-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements and guidelines, including FDA, and EMA regulations and international regulatory frameworks.
  • Proven track record of successful regulatory submissions, including INDs, NDAs, BLAs and MAAs.
  • Experience leading regulatory affairs strategies for complex programs across multiple therapeutic areas.
  • Strong understanding of drug development processes, CMC, quality, and clinical trial regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and anticipate and mitigate potential regulatory risks.
  • Familiarity with radiopharmaceuticals is a plus.


Personal Attributes

  • Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous learning.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to learn.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced biotech environment.
  • Team player who thrives on collaboration and cross-functional flexibility.
  • Commitment to safety and continuous improvement.


What We Offer

  • A unique chance to contribute to first-in-class cancer therapies.
  • Exposure to both radiochemistry and CMC development in a dynamic biotech setting.
  • Hands-on training and professional development opportunities.
  • An international, collaborative, and supportive work culture.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.


Questions and Application Process

If interested, please apply and send your CV to [email protected]. All inquiries are treated confidentially.

ARTBIO does not accept unsolicited resumes from external agencies or recruiters. Submission of a resume without a prior written agreement does not create any express or implied contract between ARTBIO and the agency. ARTBIO will not pay any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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