Immediate Need for a Manager, Regulatory Affairs with a biotech company in Florham Park, NJ. Hybrid position with 2 days in office in Florham Park. 1 year renewable contract.
Must have strong regulatory strategy experience.
Overview
The Contractor - Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs - Quality of Life (QOL), plays a pivotal role in supporting the Senior Director in overseeing regulatory activities related to QOL initiatives. This role involves actively contributing to the development and execution of regulatory strategies, regulatory submissions, and collaboration with regional regulatory authorities. While providing valuable support to higher-level management, the Senior Manager focuses on executing regulatory tasks, ensuring compliance, and facilitating cross-functional collaboration to achieve successful outcomes for our QOL initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Support the Senior Director in developing and executing regional regulatory strategies for QOL initiatives within specific regions.
- Contribute to providing strategic oversight and leadership to the regulatory team, ensuring alignment with company objectives and regional regulatory requirements.
- Participate in the preparation and submission of regulatory documents related to QOL initiatives to regulatory authorities.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate QOL considerations into product development, manufacturing, and commercialization processes.
- Assist in fostering relationships with regional regulatory authorities to facilitate communication, negotiations, and interactions related to QOL initiatives.
- Stay informed about regulatory developments, changes, and trends within specific regions, and provide insights to the Senior Director and Associate Director.
- Contribute to managing regulatory risks and opportunities related to QOL initiatives and assist in developing mitigation strategies as needed.
- Provide regulatory guidance and support for post-marketing activities related to QOL initiatives, including variations, renewals, labeling updates, and compliance initiatives.
- Collaborate with the regulatory team to represent the company's interests in industry forums, working groups, and regulatory meetings related to QOL initiatives.
- Support coordination with global regulatory counterparts to ensure alignment of regional regulatory strategies and submissions with global development plans and corporate objectives.
- Assist in preparing regulatory updates, progress reports, and strategic recommendations for senior and/or executive leadership and regulatory governance committees.
- Assists in preparing and organizing all necessary documentation required for regulatory inspections and inspection readiness initiatives ensuring completeness, accuracy, and accessibility of records related to QOL initiatives.
- Participates in facilitating communication, providing requested documentation, and addressing any questions or concerns raised by the inspection readiness team in a timely and professional manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline such as life sciences, pharmacy, bioscience; advanced degree preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry, with a focus on quality-of-life products preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
- Strong knowledge of regional regulatory requirements and guidelines, including FDA regulations and ICH guidelines.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.