(Senior) Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Braveheart Bio

$119K — $190K *
US-AnywhereRemote in San Francisco, CA
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • 5+ years of regulatory affairs experience in biotech or pharmaceuticals, emphasizing EU and ex-U.S. clinical trial submissions.
  • Hands-on experience with EU CTA submissions within CTIS.
  • Strong knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks including EU CTR 536/2014 and associated ICH guidelines.
  • Experience managing lifecycle activities for CTAs, including amendments and updates.
  • Excellent project management and organizational skills; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven ability to write clear and compliant regulatory documents.

Responsibilities

  • Manage preparation and submission of EU and ex-U.S. Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs).
  • Ensure submission packages comply with regional and country-specific regulations.
  • Provide regulatory guidance on EU CTR and CTIS processes.
  • Manage responses to health authority queries for timely approvals.
  • Support maintenance activities like substantial modifications and protocol amendments.
  • Track CTA submission status and maintain inspection-ready documentation.
  • Collaborate with Clinical Development and Operations to ensure study start-up deadlines are met.

Benefits

  • Competitive total rewards package including annual bonus and equity options.
  • Comprehensive benefits offering including health insurance and retirement plans.
Full Job Description
The role:

The (Senior) Manager, Regulatory Affairs will be a key contributor to Braveheart Bio's global regulatory submissions, with a primary focus on European Union (EU) and ex-U.S. Clinical Trial Application (CTA) planning and execution. Reporting into the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, this individual will manage the CRO(s) responsible for preparing CTAs, as well as coordinate preparation of cross-functional deliverables and manage health authority queries and responses. This individual may also provide support to the U.S. IND applications and contribute to the preparation of marketing applications (e.g., New Drug Applications and Marketing Authorisation Applications). The role requires deep familiarity with EU Clinical Trials Regulation (EU CTR 536/2014) and practical experience navigating country-specific requirements across ex-U.S. regions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the regulatory function at a pivotal stage in Braveheart's development and make a direct impact on the company's path to global development. The ideal candidate brings deep knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks, experience with ex-U.S. CTAs, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, lean biotech environment.

Key responsibilities:

EU and Ex-U.S. CTA Preparation, Execution, and Life-cycle Management
  • Manage the preparation, compilation, and submission of CTAs, including CTIS submissions and country-specific applications
  • Ensure CTA packages include all required documents (e.g., protocol, IB, IMPD, ICFs) and meet regional and country-specific requirements
  • Provide regulatory guidance on EU CTR, CTIS processes, and country-specific CTA requirements
  • Manage health authority questions and sponsor responses to support timely approvals
  • Support CTA maintenance activities, including substantial modifications, protocol amendments, IMPD updates, quality changes, annual updates, and notifications
  • Track submission status and maintain inspection-ready documentation and regulatory archives

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner closely with Clinical Development and Clinical Operations to support global study start-up timelines
  • Collaborate with CMC and Quality teams to ensure accurate and compliant IMPD and quality documentation
  • Serve as a regulatory liaison across internal teams and external partners to ensure timely and compliant submissions across ex-U.S. markets


Required experience & skills:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 5 years of regulatory affairs experience in biotech or pharmaceutical drug development, with a strong focus on EU and ex-S. clinical trial submissions
  • Demonstrated hands-on experience with EU CTA submissions in CTIS, CTA preparation and coordination, health authority interactions and response management
  • Strong knowledge of EU regulatory frameworks including EU CTR 536/2014, EMA guidance and CTA requirements, and applicable ICH guidelines
  • Experience managing CTA lifecycle activities (amendments, updates, and maintenance)
  • Strong project management and organizational skills, with ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a lean, fast-paced environment
  • Demonstrated ability to write clear, accurate regulatory documents
  • Detail-oriented with a commitment to quality and compliance
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with a collaborative, team-oriented approach
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and remain comfortable with change and ambiguity
  • Flexible, proactive, and hands-on mindset with a roll-up-your-sleeves, can-do attitude


Preferred experience & skills:
  • Advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD)
  • Experience with regulatory submissions in the U.S. (FDA) and other ex-U.S. regions such as the UK (MHRA), Canada (Health Canada), Australia (TGA), South Korea (MFDS), or LATAM
  • Experience supporting the preparation of marketing applications (e.g., NDAs and MAAs)
  • Experience in cardiovascular, rare disease, or small molecule drug development
  • Familiarity with CMC regulatory requirements in ex-U.S. regions and the ability to review and contribute to quality sections of regulatory dossiers
  • Experience with Veeva RIM or similar document management systems


Base Salary Range: $119,000 - $190,000

This role is also eligible for a competitive total rewards package, which may include an annual bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits offering.

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