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Head of International Regulatory Affairs - Apraglutide, Basel Client: Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
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Job Category: Other
Job Reference: 30d97a67a415
Job Views: 10
Posted: 21.01.2025
Expiry Date: 07.03.2025
Job Description: Responsibilities: Develop/lead/implement regulatory strategy through a global regulatory team approach for assigned projects or product(s) across all phases of product development, and ensure timely development of regulatory strategy and operating plans;
Participate in or lead departmental and cross-functional task forces and initiatives;
Demonstrate ability to anticipate risks and be responsible for developing solutions to identified risks; understand probabilities of technical success for the solutions;
Ensure project team colleagues, line management, and key stakeholders are apprised of developments that may impact regulatory success, exercising sound judgment and communicating in a professional and timely manner;
Understand and interpret scientific data as it relates to regulatory requirements and strategy for assigned projects and provide knowledge and expertise to guide the team in establishing and building appropriate regulatory strategy;
Demonstrate a solid understanding of current EU regulations and guidance, political and legal climate, and industry practices to assist in meeting organizational goals. Broadly applies regulatory/technical knowledge of government regulations and skills across therapeutic areas.
Demonstrate increasing independence in the area of regulatory strategy, such as understanding broad concepts within Regulatory Affairs and implications across the organization and globally; proactively identify regulatory issues; offer creative solutions and strategies, including risk mitigation strategies;
Provide strategic and tactical advice to internal teams to achieve timely and efficient development and maintenance of programs while ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory requirements;
Closely collaborates with external partners and stakeholders to ensure alignment with the partner and seamless execution of endorsed regulatory strategies;
Direct the preparation of CTAs, amendments, briefing documents, and marketing applications;
Point-lead for interfacing with Health Authority review teams and is a leader that facilitates approval of regulatory submissions and coordinates responses to Health Authorities with appropriate personnel and departments to resolve new or outstanding regulatory issues;
Represent company at regulatory agencies for assigned products, including planning and conducting meetings as well as ensuring submitted documents are compliant and of the highest quality;
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders, including members of the leadership teams, to ensure cross-functional alignment; work with Medical Writing, CMC and Regulatory Operations teams to establish and meet timelines for regulatory submissions;
Regularly report to management on progress against objectives and plans. Plan and direct projects and provide technical background, inspiration, leadership, and consultation to cross-functional colleagues as well as members of the global regulatory project team;
Provide regulatory input to patient-centered outcomes research, market access/HTA strategy and submissions;
Monitor and share Regulatory Intelligence;
Directly manage the team of regulatory affairs experts;
Oversee functional budget;
Other Regulatory Affairs duties as assigned or as business needs require.
Requirements:
Master’s degree in a science field such as Biology, Chemistry, or Pharmaceutical sciences;
At least 15+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience inclusive of 10 years of global Regulatory Affairs experience or a combination of 8+ years of global Regulatory Affairs and related experience;
Demonstrated recent successful Regulatory Affairs track record in the development, submission, and registration of new drugs (biologics, innovative medicines, drug/device combination products, etc.) in the EU and international countries. Rare disease and pediatric drug development experience is highly desirable;
Strong working knowledge regarding the selection, development, and evaluation of Clinical Outcome Assessments (COAs);
Candidates must have proven strategic development capabilities related to new drug development, commercial support, partner management, as well as product lifecycle management activities (including relevant interactions with international Business Partners/CROs);
An extensive background and excellent relationship in working with the EU EMA and/or other regulatory agencies; broad experience in global drug development;
Regulatory strategic and operational support to implement global Managed Access Programs;
Strong leadership abilities and the communication and interpersonal skills needed to influence decision-making in a diplomatic manner, particularly in relation to regulatory strategies;
Strong oral and written communication, time management, and team-oriented leadership skills are essential;
Ability to work independently, within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external partners and vendors.
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