Altasciences · 1 hour ago
Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs
Altasciences is a company dedicated to assisting in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies. The Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs will oversee regulatory strategy, execution, and compliance across all phases of drug development, focusing on early-stage molecules while leading a team and liaising with global health authorities.
BiotechnologyHealth CareMedical
Responsibilities
Partner with business development to identify and hold initial conversations with potential clients (focusing on clients at the end of the discovery phase)
Consult with client pre-award to determine regulatory requirements to meet program needs
Define and prepare regulatory strategy plans
Create, present, and defend content for proposals
Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing regulatory team
Serve as a point of contact for regulatory questions and oversee interactions with regulatory agencies, ensuring effective communication and constructive working relationships with regulatory authority representatives
Partner with Clinical, CDMO, Nonclinical, Medical Writing, and Project Management teams to ensure integrated regulatory planning and execution
Lead the preparation for regulatory meetings (pre-Investigational New Drug Application [IND], pre-Clinical Trial Application [CTA])
Oversee regulatory submission requirements and provide content for regulatory submissions
Implement SOPs and best practices to enhance efficiency and compliance
Monitor the development of new regulatory requirements or guidance documents and advise on the impact on the business or development programs
Identify overall risks to regulatory plans in conjunction with project teams and participate in mitigation strategy team
Qualification
Required
10 years' experience in regulatory affairs in a CRO, biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting
Demonstrated success in leading early-stage regulatory strategy and submissions in North America (FDA and Health Canada) for a variety of indications and molecules
Deep knowledge of Health Canada and FDA regulatory frameworks, including CTA and IND processes
Excellent scientific and business judgment
Proven track record practicing sound judgment as it relates to risk assessment
Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
Understanding of where to seek and how to interpret regulatory information
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills
Ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals
Preferred
PhD in related discipline preferred
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
Telework when applicable
Training & Development Programs
Employee Referral Bonus Program
Annual Performance Reviews