Director, Regulatory Affairs

Sumitomo Pharma Director, Regulatory Affairs Honolulu, Hawaii Apply Now

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd. is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with key operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), Canada (Sumitomo Pharma Canada, Inc.) and Europe (Sumitomo Pharma Switzerland GmbH) focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, psychiatry & neurology, and cell & gene therapies.

Job Overview

We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Director Regulatory Affairs. The Director is part of the Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) team based in the US. He/she will primarily function as the Regional Regulatory Leader (RRL) and/or Global Regulatory Leader (GRL) for assigned projects. This position is expected to lead the development and implementation of regulatory strategy from proof of concept, development, registration, and post-approval for projects within the portfolio of the company. This position is also responsible for providing internal expertise on FDA regulations governing the promotion and advertising of assigned products.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

1. Manage and develop talent; may train/mentor junior staff.
2. As a Regional Regulatory Lead, manage regional (United States and/or European) regulatory activities as part of a Global Regulatory Team (GRT).
3. Leads regulatory activities for assigned project(s) in line with the global registration strategy of the product.
4. Competently represents GRA on project team meetings.
5. Leads and coordinates project team members in developing strategy for applicable documents/activities.
6. Plans, coordinates, authors, and prepares regulatory submissions and works closely with Regulatory Operations in the electronic submission.
7. Assesses and communicates regulatory requirements ensuring activities are in compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines.
8. Leads documentation of regulatory authority interactions including decisions and outcomes.
9. Provides updates at the Global Regulatory Team meetings and project teams as needed.
10. Collaborates effectively with regulatory operations leader (ROL).
11. Maintains professional working relationship with colleagues, fostering collaboration and idea sharing.
12. Reviews nonclinical, clinical and CMC documentation and contributes to content as needed.
13. Advises team members of major regulatory issues and provides possible solutions and leads the mitigation strategy.
14. Ensures the quality and content of all submissions to Health Authorities.
15. Leads the regional health authority meetings; liaison with local Health Authority.
16. Document owner of briefing book documentation to Health Authorities.
17. Assist with development of the global regulatory functional plan through research, review and interpretation of related product approvals, current regulatory guidance documents and recent public Advisory Committee proceedings.
18. Accountable in conjunction with the GRL for developing and maintaining the development core data sheet (DCDS) if required.
19. Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and adherence to regulatory internal policies and processes.
20. Provide strategic review of dossier summaries, expert statements, and development management plans.
21. Provide updates to the GRT, project teams, and governance boards as needed.
22. Leads Global Regulatory Team (GRT), oversees planning and execution of global regulatory activities and submissions.
23. May be responsible for creating and reviewing SOPs and regulatory department operating procedures.

Key Core Competencies

1. Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; listening skills; and organizational skills required.
2. Unquestionable ethics, professional integrity, and personal values consistent with the SMPA values.
3. Ability to work in a diverse environment.
4. Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a matrix organization.
5. Demonstrated ability to facilitate appropriate team decisions.
6. Experience contributing to electronic regulatory submissions and working with regulatory templates.
7. Advanced understanding of medical terminology, and FDA and ICH regulations/guidances specific to clinical research and general product development in the pharmaceutical industry.
8. Proven success/major involvement in NDA/MAA/CTD submissions and approval.
9. Capable of effectively negotiating with others while maintaining composure.
10. Comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization including Senior Management.

Education and Experience

8 – 12 years with Master’s of relevant experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry with a minimum of 8 years focused in regulatory affairs. Master’s degree required (preferably in a scientific discipline).

Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer.

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