Associate Director, US Regulatory Policy

Job Description Summary

Job Description

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Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor regulatory developments and assess their impact on the organization; provide strategic advice to senior management and stakeholders

• Support regulatory intelligence efforts to identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the regulatory landscape

• Establish and maintain relationships with regulatory authorities, industry bodies, and key stakeholders

• Prepare and deliver regulatory reports, presentations, and updates to internal and external stakeholders

• Support effective communication of regulatory requirements and changes to relevant departments and teams within the organization

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure that regulatory considerations are integrated into business planning and decision-making processes. Participate in external working groups in trade associations and other stakeholder groups

• Develop and present training on new and evolving regulations

Essential Requirements:

• Education: Science based BS or MS with requisite experience and demonstrated capability. Advanced degree (MD, Ph D, PharmD) desirable.
• 4-6 years involvement in regulatory and/or drug/biologic development.
• Experience in a global/matrix environment or cross-functional teams in the pharmaceutical industry or health authority.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical and research skills, with the ability to interpret complex regulatory information.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to convey regulatory insights to diverse audiences.
• Basic organizational awareness (e.g., matrix interactions, interrelationship of departments, business priorities).

Other skills:

• Problem Solving Skills.
• Regulatory Compliance.
• Drug Development
• Lifesciences

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $145,600 and $270,400 /year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/25 through 12/31/2025, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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EEO Statement:

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