Assoc. Dir, Regional Regulatory Liaison, EEMEA
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Job Description: Please note there is no relocation for this position. The candidate will continue to work from her/his current location. Lead Regional Product Regulatory Strategy: Responsible to lead regulatory strategy development and execution of pipeline assets for EEMEA region.
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Job Description
**** Please note there is no relocation for this position.
The candidate will continue to work from her/his current location.*
Lead Regional Product Regulatory Strategy
- Responsible to lead regulatory strategy development and execution of pipeline assets for EEMEA region. Supports country prioritization and effective product regulatory submission and approval in a seamless manner through to launch. develops regional/country regulatory strategies for new products filings and Life Cycle Management (LCM) activities (i.e.: new indications, major variations) aligning priorities with business objectives , local regulatory affairs teams and all relevant regional/global stakeholders/governance committees.
- Is assigned to key pipeline programs, ideally, as of Ph IIa (Proof of Concept, PoC) through to last country launch in region.
- Serves as single Point of Contact (POC) for specific products for country regulatory teams /HQ teams/regional stakeholders, including Business, Market Access, Medical, etc.
- Stays updated on our company's pipeline filings, relevant regional and local regulations and guidelines, collects relevant regulatory information (regulatory intelligence) for the region and keeps relevant stakeholders appropriately informed.
- Lead for Health Authority questions:
- Responsible to lead development of the HA responses in
- collaboration with the response team, for new products filings and Life Cycle Management (LCM) activities
- (i.e.: new indications, major variations).
- Coordination of Planning and Execution of Filings:
- Works with all stakeholders to ensure seamless planning and execution, according to the prioritization, resulting in high quality and compliant on-target regulatory submissions, managing the Health Authority questions, on time approvals, and successful launches. Provides support for New Indications and/or Major Variations that impact launch
Project/Process Support
- Leads/Contributes and represent the Region for regional/global projects. Identifies any internal process and/or communication gaps, resolves these or escalates these to regional and global stakeholders for resolution
Qualifications
- Must hold a BS degree and/or Master’s, Ph.D., degree in pharmacy or other life science.
- At least 5 years’ experience in Regulatory field or equivalent.
- The candidate should have knowledge/experience in Regulatory Affairs and regulations, registration guidelines and regulatory processes for new product submissions and life cycle management in general and preferably in the intended region.
- Adapt AI/Digitalization mindset into daily practice
- Ability to understand/navigate through scientific content
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and oral) in English.
Experience
in global working environment
Required Skills
Complaint Management, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Compliance, Prioritization, Process Improvements, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Management, Regulatory Reporting, Regulatory Strategies, Regulatory Submissions, Stakeholder Engagement**Preferred Skills:**
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