Associate Director, US Regulatory CMC

Associate Director, US Regulatory CMC

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The Associate Director US Regulatory Affairs CMC is responsible for creation and implementation of CMC regulatory strategies to support the Bayer’s development and marketed product portfolios.

Please Note:

This position is a Local Hybrid role reporting out of Whippany, NJ Corporate Headquarters. Candidates are expected to work from our office 2-3 days a week with some flexibility.

The primary responsibilities of this role, Associate Director US Regulatory Affairs CMC, are:

• Responsible for leading the CMC regulatory strategy activities for assigned US products in close cooperation with respective US RA colleagues and FDA. Represents US Regulatory Affairs on assigned project teams;
• Ensures US RA CMC activities are in line with US commercial and R&D objectives, and in compliance with US regulatory guidelines and legal requirements for the assigned product portfolio and actively drives all key CMC regulatory decisions for assigned US projects;
• Develops CMC submission materials for INDs and NDAs and leads the submission activities for post-approval CMC changes;
• Proactively identifies regulatory or related risks/issues and develops mitigation and/or contingency plans;
• Organizes and leads preparations for CMC related FDA meetings/interactions and acts as the primary FDA contact for all CMC interactions on assigned projects;
• Manage virtual and/or cross functional, multidisciplinary teams; and drives alignment of US RA activities (internal and outsourced activities). Represents US RA on project teams;
• Participates in ad hoc or special projects that continuously improve or otherwise advance Regulatory Affairs activities;

Bayer seeks an incumbent who possesses the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in life science or related field is required;
• US FDA regulatory experience which includes CMC experience, required;
• In-depth knowledge of the US regulatory environment and the process of drug development, including aspects of pharmaceutical development (e.g. formulations, analytics etc.) as well as ICH guidance related to CMC;
• Ability to work collaboratively and influence without authority;
• Strong knowledge of the drug development process, FDA regulations policies with a focus on CMC;
• Strong knowledge of the drug/device development process;
• Project management skills, including attention to detail, with the ability to focus on multiple issues at one time under time pressure;
• Ability to manage significant ambiguity and effectively and proactively steer and solve diverse and complex business and regulatory issues;
• Strong ability to communicate in both oral and written English, with proven persuasive and assertive negotiating skills.

• Graduate degree (PhD, PharmD, or M.S.) preferred;
• At least 4 years of pharmaceutical industry experience, preferred.

Employees can expect to be paid a salary of between $139,800 to $209,700. Additional compensation may include a bonus or commission (if relevant). Additional benefits include health care, vision, dental, retirement, PTO, sick leave, etc.. This salary range is merely an estimate and may vary…