Associate Director CMC Regulatory Affairs

The Associate Director, CMC Regulatory Affairs provides leadership for an assigned product portfolio with a focus on ex-US markets. In this role, you will be responsible for the development and execution of global regulatory strategies for combination products and medical devices, mentor Regulatory Affairs staff, support cross-functional program teams and development partners, and lead ex-US Health Authority activities. This position is ideal for a regulatory leader who thrives in a matrixed, international environment and partners closely across programs and regions to bring therapies and devices to patients worldwide.

A Typical Day

• Lead combination product and device global development activities from early phase through submissions and post-market requirements, incorporating input from senior management.
• Represent Combination Products Regulatory Affairs (CP RA) at program meetings and independently provide regulatory interpretation, positions, and strategy for global CP portfolios across initial registrations and post-approval activities.
• Proactively identify program issues and develop regulatory strategies to mitigate risks to filings; find alternative solutions/workarounds and secure interpersonal consensus.
• Critically review and provide strategic feedback on regulatory documents (e.g., IMPDs, meeting packages, scientific advice, MAAs, quality defect assessments, Notified Body Opinions) to expedite development, licensure, and market access.
• Lead and facilitate interactions with global regulatory authorities (e.g., meetings, responses to information requests, inspections).
• Perform review and approval of compliance activities to confirm regulatory impact and device submission requirements for clinical and commercial filings; mentor colleagues through compliance assessments and identify process improvements.
• Present CP RA perspectives at internal and external forums (e.g., department meetings, conferences, workshops).
• Participate in company working groups and build cross-functional collaboration.
• Develop Working Instructions, SOPs, and Reviewer’s Guides to promote consistent, efficient practice across CP RA units.
• Identify regulatory gaps in manufacturing and global RA processes, advance appropriately, and contribute to business efficiency improvements.
• Establish, lead, and maintain a knowledge base of current and emerging CP regulatory guidelines.
• See opportunities to initiate operational changes and policy modifications.
• Act as a mentor and coach for team members.

This Role Might Be for You If You Have

• Experience supporting combination products through development and approval.
• Strong understanding of global CP RA regulations, with particular focus on EU Medical Device Regulation 2017/745.
• Experience engaging with EMA and EU Notified Bodies.
• Experience with device regulatory requirements and development processes for combination products, including authoring technical documents (e.g., test reports, technical memos, input requirements, human factors protocols).
• Experience preparing information for CE mark and Notified Body Opinion submissions.
• Critical thinking, strong problem-solving, and risk mitigation skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation abilities.
• Consistent track record in building collaboration and partnership across cross-functional teams.

To be considered, you bring a bachelor’s degree in a relevant technical or scientific field (advanced degree strongly preferred), a minimum of 10 years of pharmaceutical/biotech or equivalent regulatory experience, and at least 5 years of relevant CMC/device experience. You are willing and able to travel internationally as needed to support regulatory meetings, inspections, and stakeholder engagements.

Does this sound like you? Apply now to take your first step towards living the Regeneron Way! We have an inclusive culture that provides comprehensive benefits, which vary by location.  In the U.S., benefits may include health and wellness programs (including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance), fitness centers, 401(k) company match, family support benefits, equity awards, annual bonuses, paid time off, and paid leaves (e.g., military and parental leave) for eligible employees at all levels! For additional information about Regeneron benefits in the US, please visit https://careers.regeneron.com/en/working-at-regeneron/total-rewards/.  For other countries’ specific benefits, please speak to your recruiter.Please be advised that at Regeneron, we believe we are most successful and work best when we are together.  For that reason, many of Regeneron’s roles are required to be performed on-site. Please speak with your recruiter and hiring manager for more information about Regeneron’s on-site policy and expectations for your role and your location.  

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