Director, Regulatory CMC
BioSpace · Waltham, MA · 1 wk ago
On-siteLegal$196k–$240k/yrFull-time
Role Summary
The Director, Regulatory Affairs – Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) is responsible for defining and executing global CMC regulatory strategies for Dyne programs across all stages of development, through and beyond product approval. This role plays a critical leadership role in enabling clinical registration, commercial readiness, and manufacturing lifecycle management by ensuring high-quality, compliant, and strategically aligned CMC regulatory submissions worldwide.
Primary Responsibilities Include
- Strategic Leadership & Program Ownership
- Lead and execute global CMC regulatory strategies for assigned programs across all phases of development, including IND, IMPD, BLA/MAA, and post-approval lifecycle management
- Serve as the CMC regulatory strategist and program leader, proactively identifying regulatory risks, opportunities, and mitigation strategies in alignment with development and commercialization objectives
- Provide strategic regulatory guidance to Manufacturing and Quality organizations to ensure global compliance and readiness for clinical and commercial supply
- Regulatory Submissions & Health Authority Engagement
- Oversee the planning, development, and delivery of high-quality CMC sections for global regulatory submissions and responses to Health Authority questions, including clinical and commercial manufacturing changes
- Ensure alignment of CMC regulatory content with evolving regulatory expectations, guidance, and policy trends across regions
- Carefully coordinate and manage global regulatory submissions, maintenance of product registrations, and change control activities throughout the product lifecycle
- Cross-Functional Leadership & Influence
- Act as the primary CMC Regulatory Affairs point of contact for cross-functional teams, providing clear direction on global regulatory requirements, timelines, and risks
- Represent Regulatory CMC in program, functional, and governance meetings, influencing decision-making without direct authority
- Partner closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Clinical Operations, and Program Management to deliver critical regulatory milestones
- Operational Excellence & Knowledge Leadership
- Drive execution of regulatory policies, processes, and best practices to ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient regulatory operations
- Leverage deep technical and regulatory expertise to anticipate challenges and enable proactive problem-solving
- Mentor and support the development of regulatory team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning
- Contribute to the advancement of Dyne’s regulatory capabilities by sharing knowledge, lessons learned, and regulatory insights across the organization
Education and Skills Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or a related scientific discipline required; advanced degree preferred
- 10+ years of experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, with a minimum of 7 years in Regulatory Affairs, including significant CMC regulatory experience in clinical-stage and/or commercial biotechnology companies
- Demonstrated experience leading CMC sections of biologics marketing applications (BLA/MAA) strongly preferred
- Experience in rare disease drug development preferred
- Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and global CMC regulatory requirements
- Experience with EU and international regulatory frameworks related to clinical and commercial development is a plus
- Deep understanding of the drug development process, accelerated regulatory pathways, and evolving global regulatory policy trends
- Extensive experience with CTD structure, content, and global submission requirements
- Proven ability to independently manage multiple complex programs in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Strong strategic thinking skills with the ability to balance scientific, regulatory, and business considerations
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including regulatory writing and executive-level communication
- Demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leaders without direct authority
- Hightly collaborative leader and team player with a strong cross-functional mindset
- Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to quality and compliance
- Positive, proactive, and resilient leader who embodies Dyne’s Core Values
- Pasion for Dyne’s mission and excitement about contributing to the advancement of therapies for patients with serious diseases
- Ability to drive timelines, meet firm deadlines, and adapt quickly to changing requirements and priorities