Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs

2 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Altasciences Full time $150,000 - $200,000 per year

Your New Company
At Altasciences we all move in unison to assist and work in the discovery, development, and manufacturing of new drug therapies to get them faster to people who need them. No matter your role, we all play an important part and you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. By living our values of Employee Development, Customer Focus, Quality and Excellence, Respect and Integrity, we look to foster a passionate and collaborative work environment and we are looking for talented and enthusiastic people, like you, to join our growing team Whether you're a recent college graduate or seeking your next career opportunity, it's time to discover your future at Altasciences.

We are better together and together We Are Altasciences.

About The Role
The Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs is a strategic and operational leader responsible for overseeing regulatory strategy, execution, and compliance across all phases of drug development but with a primary focus on early-stage first-in-human / first-in-class molecules. This role ensures alignment with business goals, regulatory requirements, and evolving industry standards. The Senior Director will lead a team of Regulatory Affairs professionals and serve as the primary liaison with global health authorities, including the FDA, EMA, and Health Canada.

What You'll Do Here

  • Partner with business development to identify and hold initial conversations with potential clients (focusing on clients at the end of the discovery phase).
  • Consult with client pre-award to determine regulatory requirements to meet program needs.
  • Define and prepare regulatory strategy plans.
  • Create, present, and defend content for proposals.
  • Build, mentor, and manage a high-performing regulatory team.
  • Serve as a point of contact for regulatory questions and oversee interactions with regulatory agencies, ensuring effective communication and constructive working relationships with regulatory authority representatives.
  • Partner with Clinical, CDMO, Nonclinical, Medical Writing, and Project Management teams to ensure integrated regulatory planning and execution.
  • Lead the preparation for regulatory meetings (pre-Investigational New Drug Application [IND], pre-Clinical Trial Application [CTA]).
  • Oversee regulatory submission requirements and provide content for regulatory submissions.
  • Implement SOPs and best practices to enhance efficiency and compliance.
  • Monitor the development of new regulatory requirements or guidance documents and advise on the impact on the business or development programs.
  • Identify overall risks to regulatory plans in conjunction with project teams and participate in mitigation strategy team.

What You'll Need To Succeed

  • PhD in related discipline preferred. 10 years' experience in regulatory affairs in a CRO, biotechnology or pharmaceutical setting.
  • Demonstrated success in leading early-stage regulatory strategy and submissions in North America (FDA and Health Canada) for a variety of indications and molecules.
  • Deep knowledge of Health Canada and FDA regulatory frameworks, including CTA and IND processes.
  • Excellent scientific and business judgment.
  • Proven track record practicing sound judgment as it relates to risk assessment.
  • Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and Good Clinical Practice (GCP).
  • Understanding of where to seek and how to interpret regulatory information.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Professional attitude and strong interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work well with a multi-disciplinary team of professionals.

Altasciences strives to provide a French work environment for its employees in Quebec. Altasciences has taken all reasonable measures to avoid imposing the above language requirement.

This requirement is essential for the position of Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, in, but without limitation, for the following reason(s):

  • The requirement to have study protocols, designs and clinical research documents written and documented in English as required by industry regulatory agencies.
  • The employee frequently communicates with English-only customers outside the province of Quebec.

What We Offer
The pay range estimated for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 per year. Please note that hourly rates/salaries vary within the range based on factors including, but not limited to, prior relevant experience, skills, education, certification, location as well as internal equity and market data.

Altasciences offers a wide variety of benefits to help our employees live healthy and fulfilling lives both at and outside of work.

Altasciences' Benefits Package Includes

  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Plans
  • 401(k)/RRSP with Employer Match
  • Paid Vacation and Holidays
  • Paid Sick and Bereavement Leave
  • Employee Assistance & Telehealth Programs
  • Telework when applicable

Altasciences' Incentive Programs Include

  • Training & Development Programs
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Annual Performance Reviews

MOVING IN UNISON TO DELIVER A BIG IMPACT WITH A PERSONAL TOUCH
Altasciences is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain highly talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or any other protected grounds under applicable legislation. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities during the recruitment process are available upon request. Join us at Altasciences



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