Senior Manager Regulatory Strategy

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Remote/Commuter Opportunity - Open to candidates within the United States SUMMARY: The Senior Manager, Regulatory Strategy (US RA): supports the creation and implementation of regulatory strategies to ensure the successful US development and approval of assigned drug and biological products (developmental and marketed products); participates on global cross-functional teams ensuring that US requirements and expectations are achieved in an optimal and compliant manner; ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate standards; maintains candid and positive communications with cross functional partners and operational support. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides regulatory review of product documentation intended for regulatory submissions for accuracy and compliance with FDA regulations. Manages, reviews and represents US regulatory perspective at Regulatory Affairs Focus Team (RAFT) meetings. Identifies risk, problem-solves, and offers solutions. Manages/supports related FDA submission activities in compliance with current regulations and guidances. Working with US regulatory management and the Global Regulatory Lead, serves as US subject matter expert to support strategy development and execution for assigned products. Acts as FDA contact for assigned products. Liaises with regulatory authorities for all drug development and approval aspects. Manages the processing of regulatory submissions with Strategy leadership and operational support; ensures submissions are prepared in compliance with regulatory requirements and guidance documents; ensures that appropriate review and approval is obtained. Monitors the external regulatory climate to inform internal customers of potential impact on long-term objectives. Assists or leads improvement efforts supporting necessary compliance enhancements and departmental efficiencies. Manages assembly and creation of documentation supporting investigational and new drug application/biologic license application for the US FDA throughout the product’s lifecycle. Provides high-level RA advice and identifies US regulatory requirements for clinical studies and marketing. Assesses scientific data for proposed registration and labeling against current FDA guidance’s, regulations, and precedence. Facilitates policy and development of standard interpretation of US regulations. Maintains awareness of US regulatory legislation and assess its impact on business and Lundbeck product development programs. Completes internal and external training on departmental initiatives and for compliance purposes. REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Accredited Bachelor’s Degree 7+ years within the pharmaceutical and/or biotech industry 5+ years direct experience in US Regulatory Affairs Direct experience in US drug development and regulatory submissions supporting investigational and marketing application submissions and lifecycle maintenance activities. Demonstrated proficiency in following scientific arguments, well-established understanding of scientific data and regulations as they relate to drugs and/or biologics Experience in identifying regulatory risk and negotiating/resolving differences Attention to detail and strong organizational skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines and multitask within assigned projects Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-disciplinary, matrixed and multinational team Excellent oral and written communication skills across all levels of the organization, including ability to articulate regulatory positions Ability to successfully prepare and execute regulatory strategies along with providing contingencies and alternate approaches Ability to work independently High proficiency in MS Word, MS Excel and Adobe Acrobat and regulatory electronic document management system PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS: Accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Chemistry, or Pharmacy Advanced Degree in Science, Chemistry, Pharmacy or related subject study/experience Experience in Biologic Development Familiarity with Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls requirements Strong preference for candidate to be based in Boston, MA area TRAVEL: Willingness/Ability to travel ~5% domestically to business meetings and learning experiences. If based remotely, additional travel will be required to Boston, MA, to meet the needs of the role and the business The range displayed is a national range, and if selected for this role, may vary based on various factors such as the candidate’s geographical location, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. Salary Pay Range: $165,000 - $185,000 and eligibility for a 15% bonus target based on company and individual performance, and eligibility to participate in the company’s long-term incentive plan. Benefits for this position include flexible paid time off (PTO), health benefits to include Medical, Dental and Vision, and company match 401k. Additional benefits information can be found on our site. Applications accepted on an ongoing basis. #LI-LM1, #LI-Remote Why Lundbeck Lundbeck offers a robust and comprehensive benefits package to help employees live well and protect their health, family, and everyday life. Information regarding our benefit offering can be found on the U.S. career site. Lundbeck is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to disabled veterans and other individuals with disabilities during our employment application process. If, because of a disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please visit the U.S. career site. Lundbeck is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by law, rule, or regulation. Lundbeck participates in E-Verify.