Overview of Role:The Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs 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:- Leads global regulatory strategies for assigned products/indications through all phases of development.
- May be asked to support Regulatory Affairs as relates to development collaborations and/or partnerships and be the primary point of contact for Summit regulatory to ensure success of partner IND/CTA requirements for studies sponsored by partner
- 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.
- May lead the Labeling Regulatory Team for given product(s)/indication(s)
- Demonstrates excellent understanding of drug development and leadership behaviors consistent with 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
- May 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 10+ years' experience in pharmaceutical 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
- Experience and direct involvement as related to marketing/license applications (e.g., BLA, NDA, MAA)
- Requires drug development experience in US & EU
- Minimum of 5+ years of proven experience in a strategic leadership role with strong project management skills
- Experience working in a cross-functional environment with multiple stakeholders and influencing cross-functional teams
- 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
$203,000-$253,000 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.
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