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Director Global Regulatory Affairs

Barrington James
Boston
1 week ago
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Director Global Regulatory Affairs

About the Company
Our client is a clinical‑stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to developing innovative therapies that address significant unmet medical needs. As the organization advances its pipeline through clinical development, we are seeking a skilled Global Regulatory Affairs Director to join the team and play a critical role in regulatory strategy and submissions.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the preparation, submission, and maintenance of regulatory filings, including INDs, NDAs, and BLAs, in compliance with FDA and global regulatory requirements.
  • Serve as the primary regulatory contact for assigned programs, providing guidance on regulatory pathways, timelines, and strategy.
  • Manage communications and interactions with the FDA and other global health authorities, including meeting requests, briefing documents, and response letters.
  • Support regulatory compliance activities including annual reports, safety updates, and post‑approval submissions.

What We’re Looking For

  • 7+ years of regulatory affairs experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry.
  • Bachelor’s degree in biological or healthcare science.
  • Proven experience leading FDA regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, BLA) through preparation, submission, and agency interaction.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to work across teams in a fast‑moving clinical environment.
  • Experience with clinical trial requirements in at least one region (EU or US) and ideally familiarity with other key agency processes globally.


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