Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate

Altasciences

$80K — $95K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences; Master's preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years in a regulatory field.
  • RACS certification is a strong advantage.
  • Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
  • Ability to read, write, and interpret technical documents effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and submit CTAs and INDs for drugs and biologics.
  • Conduct gap analysis of regulatory documents.
  • Write and review the Quality Overall Summary (QOS).
  • Liaise with Health Canada and FDA to ensure compliance.
  • Maintain regulatory submissions and respond to agency requests.
  • Continuously learn about regulatory guidelines and share knowledge with the team.
  • Manage own project schedule to meet deadlines.

Benefits

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
  • Training & Development Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Annual Performance Review
Full Job Description
About the Role

The Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate is responsible for preparing regulatory agency submissions.

What You'll Do Here
  • Prepare, review and submit CTAs and INDs for small drug molecules, biologics, natural health products and combo drug-medical devices to regulatory agencies.
  • Prepare and submit Pre-CTA and Pre-IND consultation meeting with regulatory agencies.
  • Provide review and gap analysis of regulatory documents.
  • Write, prepare and review the Quality Overall Summary (QOS).
  • Liaise with Health Canada/FDA and ensure expectations are met.
  • Analyze the information provided by the sponsor and prepare a complete file showing the relevant information to the regulatory body.
  • Prepare and review all responses to all Health Canada and FDA information requests.
  • Perform the follow-ups needed to ensure that the regulatory requirements to start a study are met.
  • Maintain regulatory submissions (amendments, notifications, annual reports, meeting requests, briefing documents, designation requests, trial closure).
  • Prepare, review and submit exemption application for controlled substances to the Office of Controlled Substances (OCS).
  • Maintain current awareness on regulatory guidelines (such as Health Canada, FDA and ICH) and ensure processes are adjusted as necessary.
  • Maintain a database for regulatory submissions and related questions.
  • Provide critical regulatory review of key regulatory documentation and support the company-wide regulatory intelligence process.
  • May participate under supervision on the feasibility and assessment of the regulatory strategy.
  • Communicate and consult with regulatory agencies.
  • Undertake continuous learning and development on regulations through self-training, workshops and conferences.
  • Share with the team details of workshops/courses attended or new knowledge acquired.
  • Prioritize own work and manage project schedule to meet delivery deadlines.


What You Need to Succeed
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences. Master's degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 2 years of related experience, in a regulatory field preferred.
  • RACS certification a strong benefit

Technical Skills:
  • Strong computer skills (MS Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).
  • Ability to understand and adapt to various information technology (IT) systems.

Language(s) Skills:
  • Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry specific manuals.
  • Ability to write advanced reports and correspondence.
  • Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.

Other Requirements:
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Critical thinking skills and ability to acquire and apply knowledge quickly.
  • Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.
  • Client-focused approach to work.
  • Flexible attitude with respect to work assignments and new learning.
  • Ability to prioritize workload.
  • Thorough understanding of clinical research, drug development process and applicable regulatory guidance.


Altasciences strives to provide a French working environment for its employees in Quebec. Although as part of its francization program has taken all reasonable steps to avoid imposing the above-mentioned requirement. Fluency in English is an essential requirement for the position of Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate including, but not limited to, for the following reasons:
  • The requirement to have study protocols, designs and clinical research documents written and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agencies.
  • The employee communicates frequently with Altasciences employees across Canada and the United States. As such, English is the main language used to correspond between offices.
  • The employee frequently communicates with English-only customers outside the province of Quebec.


What We Offer

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes:
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs


Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include:
  • Training & Development Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Annual Performance Review


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