Senior Associate, Regulatory Affairs

Our purpose at Dispatch is to help create a world where all cancer patients can be cured. We’re humbled by the opportunity to work together as a team on some of the most pressing medical challenges of our time. To achieve our purpose, we are dedicated to engineering a universal treatment across solid tumors. We’re committed to the development of novel therapies, leveraging first-in-class technologies in viral vectors, universal targets, and novel cytokine biology. Our therapeutic approach has the potential to enable us to treat significant numbers of cancer patients and make a real and lasting impact on the world. Our company was founded on pioneering work carried out in the laboratories of Dr. Carl June (University of Pennsylvania), Dr. Kole Roybal (University of California, San Francisco), Dr. Christopher Garcia (Stanford University) and Dr. Andy Minn (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center). The role The Senior Associate, Regulatory Affairs will be a key individual contributor on a small, high-impact regulatory team and will report directly to the Vice President, Head of Regulatory Affairs. This role is highly hands‑on and will support the full breadth of regulatory activities across global development programs. The Senior Associate will play a critical role in shaping regulatory strategy, authoring and managing regulatory documents, supporting regulatory operations, and keeping the teams up to date on regulatory landscape. This individual will work cross‑functionally with Clinical Development, CMC, Quality, Research, and external partners such as CROs, Medical Writers and Regulatory Operations. Key responsibilities Author, review, and manage technically complex regulatory submissions, including investigational new drug applications (IND), amendments, meeting briefing packages, annual reports, and responses to health authority questions for our DISP‑10 program in solid tumors Serve as a regulatory core team member on study teams, providing guidance to cross‑functional stakeholders on regulatory requirements and risks Support health authority interactions (e.g., FDA, TGA), including preparation for and participation in meetings and other health authority interactions Manage regulatory operations activities, including preparing document submissions, submission planning, and maintenance of regulatory archives Contribute to and execute global regulatory strategies for our lead asset from early development through clinical stages Track, assess, and communicate relevant regulatory intelligence, guidance, and policy trends impacting oncology and cell therapy development Support interactions with external partners, including CROs and regulatory vendors, ensuring alignment with regulatory strategy and timelines Ensure regulatory activities are compliant with applicable regulations, guidelines, and internal processes Contribute to continuous improvement of regulatory processes, tools, and templates appropriate for a growing organization Required experience &skills Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related discipline Minimum of 2 years of Regulatory Affairs experience within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry Ability to independently drive projects while knowing when to elevate or seek alignment Hands‑on experience authoring and managing regulatory submissions and health authority correspondence Strong understanding of FDA regulations and ICH guidelines relevant to clinical‑stage development Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention‑to‑detail Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑moving environment Collaborative, proactive, and comfortable operating in a small, resource‑constrained startup setting Preferred experience &skills Advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD) Prior experience with cell therapy or advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) Experience working in early‑stage or startup biotech environments Direct experience preparing original IND submissions Exposure to global regulatory development (e.g., EMA or other ex‑U.S. agencies) Experience supporting regulatory aspects of CMC and manufacturing activities for cell therapies Working here We offer a highly competitive compensation package with meaningful ownership through equity Excellent coverage for medical, vision, and dental 401(k) with generous contribution Life insurance Flexible PTO policy Additional substantial benefits We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, national origin, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Dispatch Bio