Regulatory Submissions Ass Manager II

Job Description We are looking for a Regulatory Submissions Ass Manager II to support global and regional clinical trials through high-quality regulatory submissions across Europe and beyond. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely approvals, regulatory compliance, and successful study start-up, with a strong focus on EU Clinical Trial Regulation (CTR) and CTIS operations. You will work in a matrix, client-facing environment, collaborating closely with project teams, start-up leads, local regulatory teams, and external authorities.

• Own and manage Regulatory Authority (RA), IRB/EC, and Third Body submissions for assigned clinical trials, including:
  Submission strategy, planning, and timeline management
• Tracking approvals against project milestones (GL, RTE)
• Coordinating responses to authority queries within defined timelines
• Lead or support EU CTR submissions via CTIS, including:
  Preparation, submission, and maintenance of CTIS applications
• Managing CTIS user access and acting as CTIS back-up when required
• Advising internal teams on CTR/CTIS processes and expectations
• Prepare, review, and quality-check core regulatory packages and country-specific submission packages
• Ensure all deliverables comply with applicable regulations, guidance, SOPs, and client requirements
• Provide regulatory guidance to project teams by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of global and EU regulatory requirements
• Liaise with or support local teams in communications with Regulatory Authorities, Ethics Committees, and Third Bodies
• Identify and proactively escalation risks to timelines, quality, or approvals
• Support audits, inspections, and resolution of findings
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including SOP development and optimization
• Mentor junior team members and support overall team capability building

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Submissions, or Clinical Trial Start-up within pharma, biotech, or CRO
• Hands-on experience with EU CTR and CTIS is required, including:
  Preparing and submitting applications in CTIS, Managing CTIS workflows, timelines, and user access, Responding to CTIS-related authority questions
• Solid understanding of RA, IRB/EC, and Third Body submission processes
• Experience supporting global or regional clinical trials
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple submissions and deadlines
• Confident communicator able to work with cross-functional and client stakeholders

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