Exelixis

Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs (Oncology)

Exelixis • $248K — $352K *
Alameda, CA 94501In-Person
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
11 - 15 years of experience
Reposted 2 weeks ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a related discipline with 15+ years of experience, Master's degree with 13+ years, or PhD with 12+ years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements and industry practices.
  • Strong interpersonal and team management skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems and provide regulatory expertise.
  • Project management experience with the ability to balance multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Drive global regulatory strategy development and implementation.
  • Interact with regulatory authorities to reduce risk.
  • Conduct regulatory intelligence and provide risk assessments.
  • Represent Regulatory Affairs in multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Oversee preparation and submission of regulatory documents and applications.
  • Lead the authoring and evaluation of submissions to ensure compliance.
  • Contribute to the development of internal processes and work instructions.

Benefits

  • Travel opportunities (approximately 20%).
  • Collaborative and creative modern office environment.
  • Supportive workplace culture with all necessary ergonomic equipment.
Full Job Description
SUMMARY/JOB PURPOSE:

Responsible for driving the development and implementation of global regulatory strategies that align with asset and corporate goals as well as health authority requirements. Ensures timely preparation of organized, consistent, and scientifically valid submissions. Provides expertise in translating regulatory requirements into practical, workable plans. Communicates clearly and proactively with stakeholders to reduce regulatory risk and drive the implementation of appropriate mitigation strategies.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Interact directly with regulatory authorities.
  • Conduct effective and timely regulatory intelligence and research to provide guidance to study and asset teams. Provide risk assessments and recommendations for various regulatory scenarios, including possible expedited pathways.
  • Represent Regulatory Affairs in multi-disciplinary teams to establish development and regulatory strategies for early and late-stage development programs.
  • Work with external vendors to plan, review, prepare, submit, and maintain CTAs in Europe, Asia, and other regions.
  • Review clinical trial-related documentation (e.g., protocols, informed consents, clinical study reports) for compliance with regulatory guidance and alignment with study objectives and regulatory strategy.
  • Lead, author and evaluate documents submitted to regulatory health authorities to ensure they are complete, organized, of high quality, contain appropriate messaging and compliant with applicable regional regulations.
  • Oversee the preparation and completion of regulatory submissions (electronic and paper), including investigational new drug applications, supplements and amendments, IND safety reports, annual reports/DSURs, other routine amendments, and new drug applications (NDA)/biologics license applications (BLA).
  • Contribute to the implementation of processes and procedures, including developing and authoring internal work instructions and company SOPs.
  • Lead multiple assets and/or studies as assigned.


SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Directly supervise employees.


EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree in related discipline and a minimum of fifteen years of related experience; or,
  • Master's degree in related discipline and a minimum of thirteen years of related experience; or,
  • PhD degree in related discipline and a minimum of twelve years of related experience; or,
  • Equivalent combination of education and experience.


Experience/The Ideal for Successful Entry into Job:

Knowledge/Skills:
  • Develops and manages plans, establishes timelines, sets standards for performance. Manages and effectively communicates priorities. Motivates self and others to achieve business objectives and deliver results for areas of responsibility. Resourceful and persistent in overcoming obstacles, even when confronted with ambiguity or barriers. Takes pride in delivering high quality work.
  • Applies extensive knowledge of regulatory requirements, industry drivers and practices to develop innovative approaches and manage the work of a team. Anticipates potential changes and challenges the status quo to drive continuous improvement.
  • Develops and manages plans, establishes timelines, sets standards for performance and balances commitments to complete multiple activities and achieve results for areas of responsibility.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrable ability to accommodate differing views to influence an agreed upon resolution. Identifies potential for conflict and takes preventive action.
  • Effective builder of cohesive teams, facilitates team alignment and achievement of common goals. Independently engages internal and external stakeholders to establish productive collaborative relationships.
  • Establishes objectives for areas of responsibility and plans for successful outcomes, consistent with Regulatory Affairs strategy.
  • Establishes objectives for areas of responsibility and plans for successful outcomes, consistent with Regulatory Affairs strategy.
  • Demonstrates advanced skill and insight in gathering, analyzing and applying key information to solve complex problems. Provides regulatory expertise to cross-functional teams. Understands longer term consequences of decisions and actions.
  • Effectively leads and manages a team, acting with integrity to build trust and execute on team objectives and departmental goals. Serves as a role model, encouraging others to behave ethically; takes accountability for self and group actions.


JOB COMPLEXITY:
  • Capable of proactively assessing workload, trends, tasks and priorities for cross-functional activity.
  • Plans and executes multiple projects or activities, considering alternative methods and contingency plans to avoid potential issues.
  • Designs and implements solutions to address cross functional project level challenges, taking into consideration the broader impact.
  • Engages, influences and collaborates with stakeholders on cross-functional projects.


WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Travel approximately 20%


Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The base pay range for this position is $248,000 - $352,500 annually. The base pay range may take into account the candidate's geographic region, which will adjust the pay depending on the specific work location. The base pay offered will take into account the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, experience and internal equity, among other factors.

In addition to the base salary, as part of our Total Rewards program, Exelixis offers comprehensive employee benefits package, including a 401k plan with generous company contributions, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Employees are also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus program, or if field sales staff, a sales-based incentive plan. Exelixis also offers employees the opportunity to purchase company stock, and receive long-term incentives, 15 accrued vacation days in their first year, 17 paid holidays including a company-wide winter shutdown in December, and up to 10 sick days throughout the calendar year.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Our office is a modern space that fosters collaboration and creativity. Teams work closely together, sharing ideas and solutions in a supportive atmosphere. We provide all necessary equipment, including dual monitors and ergonomic chairs, to ensure a comfortable workspace.

About Exelixis

Exelixis is a biotechnology company that develops and commercializes innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer. The company's flagship product, CABOMETYX® (cabozantinib), is an inhibitor of multiple tyrosine kinases, including MET, AXL, and VEGFR, which are involved in the growth and spread of cancer cells. CABOMETYX is approved in the United States for the treatment of advanced renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), and is also approved in the European Union and other countries for the treatment of advanced RCC. Exelixis is headquartered in Alameda, California, and has additional offices in South San Francisco, California, and Basel, Switzerland. Learn more at www.exelixis.com.
Learn more about Exelixis
Size
954 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Net Income
$111.7 million
5 Year Trend
+49.6%
Revenue
$987.5 million
NASDAQ
EXEL
* Ladders Estimates

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