SVP, Regulatory Affairs

Vir Biotechnology, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on powering the immune system to transform lives by discovering and developing medicines for serious infectious diseases and cancer. Its clinical-stage portfolio includes programs for chronic hepatitis delta and multiple PRO-XTEN ® dual-masked T-cell engagers across validated targets in solid tumor indications. Vir Biotechnology also has a preclinical portfolio of programs across a range of infectious diseases and oncologic malignancies.

Vir Biotechnology has exclusive rights to the universal PRO-XTEN ® masking platform for oncology and infectious disease. PRO-XTEN ® is a trademark of Amunix Pharmaceuticals, Inc., a Sanofi company.

We believe the success of our colleagues drives the success of our mission. We are committed to creating a company where everyone feels supported and encouraged to give their best.

Vir Biotechnology is seeking a strategic and experienced leader to serve as Senior Vice President, Regulatory Affairs. Based in San Francisco and reporting to the Chief Medical Officer, this individual will lead Vir Bio’s global Regulatory Affairs organization. This leader will be responsible for shaping and executing regulatory strategy across the portfolio, spanning preclinical development through approval and lifecycle management. The role will also provide immediate leadership and continuity for Vir Bio’s late-stage HDV program through filing readiness, submission, Health Authority review, and potential approval.

As a key member of the Development Leadership Team, the SVP will partner across the organization to advance development programs, inform portfolio decisions, and help bring innovative medicines to patients worldwide.

The ideal candidate is an accomplished regulatory executive with deep experience leading global regulatory strategy across the full product development lifecycle, including significant Health Authority interactions, BLA submissions, biologics development, and major regulatory approvals. This leader has a proven track record of building high-performing teams, influencing key business and development decisions, and successfully navigating complex regulatory challenges within a dynamic biotechnology environment.

This role is located in our San Francisco headquarters with an expectation of at least 3 days per week in office.

• Lead and evolve Vir Bio's global Regulatory Affairs organization, setting the vision, strategy, structure, and capabilities needed to support the company's current and future portfolio
• Serve as the company's most senior regulatory leader, providing strategic counsel to executive leadership and influencing key portfolio, development, and business decisions
• Define and execute global regulatory strategies across all stages of development, balancing the immediate needs of a late-stage registration program as well as the differentiated regulatory pathways required for innovative early-stage programs.
• Lead and oversee regulatory interactions with global Health Authorities, building productive relationships, shaping regulatory pathways, and driving successful outcomes across key markets
• Lead filing readiness, cross-functional submission planning and execution, Health Authority review, approval activities, and post-marketing commitments for major regulatory applications, ensuring continuity, clear accountability, and alignment with corporate objectives and development priorities
• Assess regulatory risks, opportunities, and emerging trends to inform development strategy, portfolio decisions, and long-term business planning
• Partner across the organization to ensure regulatory considerations are integrated into development plans, portfolio strategy,…