Director/Senior Director, CMC Regulatory Affairs

Title: Director/Senior Director, CMC Regulatory Affairs

Reports To: Vice President, CMC Regulatory Affairs

Location: Redwood City, CA

Classification: Exempt

As the Director/Senior Director, you will develop and implement robust regulatory CMC strategy that align with Clinical, Technical Operations, and Quality functions. You will be responsible for high quality submission packages within target timelines.

Job Responsibilities:

• Leads the development and implementation of CMC regulatory strategy for programs in early-/mid- development stage, in preparation of licensure.
• Actively seeks out regulatory knowledge and incorporates this knowledge into submission planning and execution. Stays current with regulatory requirements.
• Proactively identifies regulatory risks and regulatory opportunities.
• Contributes to the appropriate execution of CMC regulatory strategy, including authoring regulatory documents (e.g. IND/BLA sections and meeting packages).
• Operates wih effectiveness across functions.
• Builds and manages relationships through active partnering with key internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensures CMC dossiers meet format and content requirements, as well as specific local requirements of individual countries.
• Analyzes and exercises judgment on complex issues, guided by a thorough understanding of CMC.

Skills and Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant scientific discipline, advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in CMC Regulatory Affairs.
• Experience in biologics drug development and license applications.
• Demonstrated track record of successful submissions to FDA and/or other health authorities
• Ability to apply scientific principles to assess regulatory issues, request and collect relevant information, analyze data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills as well as the ability to effectively lead and influence others are essential in this collaborative work environment.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and able to adjust workload based upon changing priorities.

At Coherus, our employees are our most important asset. We have a dynamic and rewarding organizational culture that offers the opportunity to work with leading industry professionals who are dedicated to making a difference for patients. We are looking for individuals who see unlimited potential in themselves and are motivated by a continuous passion for breaking down barriers and expanding access to lifesaving therapeutics.

Coherus offers a competitive total rewards program comprised of various elements, including competitive base pay, short- and long-term incentives in the form of performance-based cash and equity, as well as health and wellness benefits that include

• Healthcare: Coherus pays 90% of premiums for medical, dental, and vision coverage for our employees and 85% of premium for eligible spouses, dependents, and domestic partners.
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Group Life, Disability, and Group Accident Insurance
• 401(k) with company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The Base Salary Range for this position is $185,000 - $250,000. Coherus considers various factors, including professional background and work experience, when determining base pay. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary.

In addition to providing attractive rewards packages, we encourage and support our employees to find the right balance of work and personal time. Coherus offers a variety of activities, perks, and holidays that encourage employees to have a healthy outlook, spend time outside of work with friends and family, and foster a productive and collaborative work environment. Our culture is one in which we challenge and support all our team members to do their best work.

For more information about Coherus, please check out: https://www.coherus.com/about-coherus/

Coherus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We also prohibit discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics.

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