Regulatory Affairs Subject Matter Expert

Job Description

Job Description

JOB DESCRIPTION:  

Allied Technologies and Consulting (ATC) is recruiting for a Regulatory Affairs Subject Matter Expert (SME) to provide senior-level regulatory leadership, technical expertise, and strategic guidance in support of medical product development and acquisition programs within the Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Medical Products (PAE MP). The SME serves as the organization's principal advisor on regulatory requirements, policies, and pathways governing the development, testing, approval, and lifecycle management of drugs, biologics, blood and blood products, medical devices, diagnostics, and other regulated medical solutions.   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:  

The experienced, professional, and dynamic Regulatory Affairs SME will assist with a variety of products and programs and perform the following duties: 

• Support Product Managers, Program Managers, Integrated Product Teams (IPTs), and senior leadership by developing regulatory strategies, advising on regulatory risks and opportunities, coordinating regulatory agency interactions, reviewing scientific and clinical documentation, and ensuring compliance with applicable Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Department of War (DoW), Defense Health Agency (DHA), and international regulatory requirements. The position supports acquisition and product development efforts from concept development through product approval, fielding, and sustainment.  
• Serve as the primary regulatory affairs advisor and subject matter expert for assigned medical product development and acquisition programs. 
• Provide expert guidance regarding regulatory requirements for drugs, biologics, blood and blood products, medical devices, diagnostics, and other regulated medical solutions relevant to military medicine and Warfighter health. 
• Develop, evaluate, and implement regulatory strategies supporting product development, clinical development, regulatory submissions, and lifecycle management activities. 
• Interpret and assess FDA regulations, guidance documents, directives, industry standards, and regulatory policies and communicate impacts to program stakeholders and leadership. 
• Prepare, review, and support development of regulatory submissions and documentation, including but not limited to:  
• Investigational New Drug Applications (INDs) 
• New Drug Applications (NDAs) 
• Premarket Approval Applications (PMAs) 
• 510(k) submissions 
• Technical Files 
• Clinical Evaluation Reports 
• Regulatory meeting packages and minutes 
• Audit and inspection reports 
• Regulatory correspondence and responses to agency inquiries 
• Coordinate and support interactions with FDA and other regulatory authorities, including meeting preparation, sponsor communications, response development, and management of regulatory commitments. 
• Review and analyze scientific summaries, progress reports, clinical protocols, investigator brochures, safety reports, and surveillance data to ensure regulatory compliance and support product development decisions. 
• Conduct regulatory gap analyses to evaluate processes, procedures, and documentation against applicable regulatory requirements and industry standards. 
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including clinical, research and development, manufacturing, quality, acquisition, logistics, and operational stakeholders to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. 
• Assist in planning and execution of preclinical and clinical development programs and provide regulatory guidance regarding development milestones and submission requirements. 
• Develop and maintain Integrated Master Plans (IMPs) and Integrated Master Schedules (IMSs) for regulatory and clinical development activities, including FDA and non-FDA milestones, deliverables, and timelines. 
• Monitor evolving regulatory requirements and emerging industry trends and communicate their implications to program teams and leadership. 
• Prepare and deliver briefings, technical assessments, decision papers, regulatory analyses, and recommendations for Government leadership and Integrated Product Teams. 
• Provide training, mentoring, and technical guidance on regulatory requirements, best practices, and product development processes to Government personnel and program stakeholders. 
• Advise Product Managers, IPTs, and senior leadership regarding regulatory risks, opportunities, compliance issues, and recommended mitigation strategies. 
• Support portfolio-wide regulatory strategy development to optimize medical product development and acquisition efforts. 

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:  

• Current and active Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) required. 
• Master's degree in a scientific, medical, engineering, regulatory, or healthcare-related discipline. 
• Experience supporting DoW, DHA, military medical research, acquisition, or product development programs. 
• Experience supporting investigational medical products, medical countermeasures, blood products, trauma care products, or operational medicine programs. 
• Experience participating in FDA meetings and regulatory negotiations. 
• Familiarity with DoD acquisition frameworks and medical product acquisition processes. 
• Experience supporting development of Integrated Master Schedules and product development roadmaps. 
• Extensive knowledge of FDA regulatory requirements governing drugs, biologics, blood products, medical devices, diagnostics, and combination products. 
• Strong understanding of medical product development lifecycle activities and associated regulatory requirements from concept through commercialization and sustainment. 
• Knowledge of current Good Clinical Practices (cGCP), Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), and Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). 
• Excellent communications, writing, organizational and project management skills 
• Experience, knowledge and the ability to execute using Microsoft Office Suite, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, as well as Microsoft Outlook 
• At least 2-3 years’ experience in Federal contracting, government or military environment is preferred 
• Travel up to 10% of the time may be required 
• Public Trust T1-NACI Clearance Required 
• US Citizen Required 
• Must be able to pass background testing 
• THIS IS A FEDERAL CONTRACT 

About Allied Technologies and Consulting  

Allied Technologies and Consulting, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.  

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