Senior Manager Regulatory Strategy

SUMMARY

The Senior Manager, Regulatory Strategy (US RA): supports the creation and implementation of regulatory strategies to ensure the successful US development and approval of assigned drug and biological products (developmental and marketed products); participates on global cross-functional teams ensuring that US requirements and expectations are achieved in an optimal and compliant manner; ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards; maintains candid and positive communications with cross functional partners and operational support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides regulatory review of product documentation intended for regulatory submissions for accuracy and compliance with FDA regulations. Manages, reviews and represents US regulatory perspective at Regulatory Affairs Focus Team (RAFT) meetings. Identifies risk, problem-solves, and offers solutions. Manages/supports related FDA submission activities in compliance with current regulations and guidances.
• Working with US regulatory management and the Global Regulatory Lead, serves as US subject matter expert to support strategy development and execution for assigned products.
• Acts as FDA contact for assigned products. Liaises with regulatory authorities for all drug development and approval aspects.
• Manages the processing of regulatory submissions with Strategy leadership and operational support; ensures submissions are prepared in compliance with regulatory requirements and guidance documents; ensures that appropriate review and approval is obtained.
• Maintains awareness of US regulatory legislation and assess its impact on business and Lundbeck product development programs.
• Completes internal and external training on departmental initiatives and for compliance purposes.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Accredited Bachelor’s Degree
• 7+ years within the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry
• 5+ years direct experience in US Regulatory Affairs
• Direct experience in US drug development and regulatory submissions supporting investigational and marketing application submissions and lifecycle maintenance activities.
• Demonstrated proficiency in following scientific arguments, well-established understanding of scientific data and regulations as they relate to drugs and/or biologics
• Experience in identifying regulatory risk and negotiating/resolving differences
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines and multitask within assigned projects
• Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, matrixed and multinational team
• Excellent oral and written communication skills across all levels of the organization, including ability to articulate regulatory positions
• Demonstrated ability to work independently
• High proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and Adobe Acrobat and regulatory electronic document management system

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Chemistry, or Pharmacy
• Advanced Degree in Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related subject study/experience
• Experience in Biologic Development
• Familiarity with Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls requirements
• Strong Preference to be based in Deerfield, IL Office