THE OPPORTUNITYVir Biotechnology is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs. Based in San Francisco and reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this individual will lead Vir Bio's global Regulatory Affairs organization. This leader will be responsible for shaping and executing regulatory strategy across the portfolio, spanning preclinical development through approval and lifecycle management. The role will also provide immediate leadership and continuity for Vir Bio's late-stage HDV program through filing readiness, submission, Health Authority review, and potential approval. As a key member of the Development Leadership Team, the SVP will partner across the organization to advance development programs, inform portfolio decisions, and help bring innovative medicines to patients worldwide.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished regulatory executive with deep experience leading global regulatory strategy across the full product development lifecycle, including significant Health Authority interactions, BLA submissions, biologics development, and major regulatory approvals. This leader has a proven track record of building high-performing teams, influencing key business and development decisions, and successfully navigating complex regulatory challenges within a dynamic biotechnology environment.
This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in office.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Lead and evolve Vir Bio's global Regulatory Affairs organization, setting the vision, strategy, structure, and capabilities needed to support the company's current and future portfolio
- Serve as the company's most senior regulatory leader, providing strategic counsel to executive leadership and influencing key portfolio, development, and business decisions
- Define and execute global regulatory strategies across all stages of development, balancing the immediate needs of a late-stage registration program as well as the differentiated regulatory pathways required for innovative early-stage programs.
- Lead and oversee regulatory interactions with global Health Authorities, building productive relationships, shaping regulatory pathways, and driving successful outcomes across key markets
- Lead filing readiness, cross-functional submission planning and execution, Health Authority review, approval activities, and post-marketing commitments for major regulatory applications, ensuring continuity, clear accountability, and alignment with corporate objectives and development priorities
- Assess regulatory risks, opportunities, and emerging trends to inform development strategy, portfolio decisions, and long-term business planning
- Partner across the organization to ensure regulatory considerations are integrated into development plans, portfolio strategy, and corporate objectives
- Build, develop, and retain a high-performing Regulatory Affairs organization while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous development
- Represent Regulatory Affairs on executive governance, portfolio review, and development leadership forums, serving as a trusted advisor and strategic thought partner to senior leadership
- Drive operational excellence across the regulatory function, ensuring effective planning, prioritization, resource allocation, and execution in support of company objectives
- Champion Vir Bio's external presence within the regulatory and biotechnology communities through engagement with Health Authorities, industry organizations, professional societies, and key external stakeholders
WHO YOU ARE AND WHAT YOU BRINGA highly experienced, strategic, and collaborative regulatory leader will thrive in this role. The successful candidate will bring deep expertise across the full product development lifecycle, a proven track record of shaping regulatory strategy for innovative therapies, and experience building and leading high-performing teams. Equally important, you are an influential leader who can navigate complexity, drive cross-functional alignment, and translate regulatory strategy into successful business and development outcomes.
- Advanced scientific or medical degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent) preferred
- 15+ years of Regulatory Affairs experience with a proven track record of leadership and organizational impact across the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry
- Extensive experience developing and executing global regulatory strategies across all stages of development, from preclinical development through approval and lifecycle management
- Proven track record of leading major regulatory submissions and approvals, including direct experience with BLA submissions, biologics development, and global registration strategies
- Significant experience leading regulatory interactions with FDA, EMA, and other global Health Authorities
- Demonstrated ability to influence executive-level decisions, balance risk, and guide complex development programs
- Experience building, developing, and leading high-performing global teams and organizations
- Exceptional communication, relationship-building, and stakeholder management skills
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WHO WE ARE AND WHAT WE OFFERThe expected salary range for this position is $350,000 to $400,000 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.
Vir Biotechnology's compensation and benefits are aligned with the current market and commensurate with the person's experience and qualifications. All full-time employees receive a package that includes compensation, bonus and equity as well as many other Vir Biotechnology benefits and perks such as health and welfare benefit plans, non-accrual paid time off, company shut down for holidays, commuter benefits, 401K match and lunch each day in the office.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
