Associate Director, Regulatory Strategy page is loaded Associate Director, Regulatory Strategy Apply locations Boston, MA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id REQ-22153
Job Description
The Regulatory Strategy Associate Director will be responsible for overseeing the development of regional or global regulatory strategy for development programs or marketed products. This role will serve as a global regulatory lead, or in some cases a regional regulatory lead, for development and/or commercial product(s) within the Vertex portfolio and contribute to the global regulatory strategy for the assigned program(s). This role requires advanced understanding of regulatory affairs frameworks in the US, Europe, or other international markets, drug development, and related concepts, and the ability to translate this knowledge into effective regulatory planning and strategy development.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads the development and implementation of global regulatory strategy for assigned projects in development through commercial stages
Contributes to and may lead the development and implementation of regional regulatory strategy to inform the global strategy for certain projects
Leads regulatory communications and interactions with health authorities
Advises teams on regulatory requirements for development and approval pathways, including potential for expedited pathways
Leads and oversees the process for preparation, submission, and approval of regulatory applications
Provides strategic and technical regulatory input for key product development or registration documents
Ensures compliance of regulatory submissions with current regulations and guidance
Reviews and evaluates regulatory intelligence and guidance information to continuously inform regulatory strategy
Advises cross-functional teams and senior management on regulatory risks, considerations, and strategies for program(s)
Acts as an advisor and coach to mentor members of the team
Knowledge and Skills:
Specialized knowledge of global and regional regulatory affairs frameworks and guidelines
Comprehensive understanding of drug development and related concepts, such as clinical trial design, statistics, and clinical pharmacology
Comprehensive understanding of requirements and processes to maintain a product on the market, product labeling, reporting, and surveillance
Ability to assess and understand complex scientific information, regulatory precedent, competitive intelligence, and regulatory guidelines and make recommendations based on assessment
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills, tailored to multiple audiences, to communicate difficult concepts and persuade others to adopt a different point of view
Ability to effectively lead and work within a team environment
Prior experience with major health authority submissions and health authority interactions is required.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or other related discipline
Typically requires 8 years of relevant pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience within regulatory affairs, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
We're enabling flexibility and choice between individuals and their managers to maintain our strong culture of collaboration and ensure a daily vibrancy within our sites globally. In this Hybrid or On-Site-Eligible role, you can choose to work:
1. Hybrid and work remotely up to two days per week; or select
2. On-Site and work 5 days per week with ad hoc flexibility.
Company Information
Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation.
Vertex is committed to equal employment opportunity and non-discrimination for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to a person's race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, or any characteristic protected under applicable law. Vertex is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. Vertex will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.
Any applicant requiring an accommodation in connection with the hiring process and/or to perform the essential functions of the position for which the applicant has applied should make a request to the recruiter or hiring manager, or contact Talent Acquisition at .
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Vertex is a global biotechnology company that invests in scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases. The company has approved medicines that treat the underlying causes of multiple chronic, life-shortening genetic diseases - cystic fibrosis, sickle cell disease and transfusion-dependent beta thalassemia - and continues to advance clinical and research programs in these diseases. Vertex also has a robust clinical pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of modalities in other serious diseases where it has deep insight into causal human biology, including APOL1-mediated kidney disease, acute and neuropathic pain, type 1 diabetes, myotonic dystrophy type 1 and alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency .
Founded in 1989 in Cambridge, Mass., Vertex's global headquarters is now located in Boston's Innovation District and its international headquarters is in London. Additionally, the company has research and development sites and commercial offices in North America, Europe, Australia, Latin America and the Middle East. Vertex is consistently recognized as one of the industry's top places to work, including 14 consecutive years on Science magazine's Top Employers list and one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. For company updates and to learn more about Vertex's history of innovation, visit or follow us on Facebook , Twitter/X , LinkedIn , YouTube and Instagram .
The diversity and authenticity of our people is part of what makes Vertex unique, and we recognize that each employee brings diverse perspectives and strengths. By embracing those strengths and celebrating differences, we are fostering an inclusive culture where each of us can bring our authentic selves to work, inspire innovation together, and change people's lives.
Our vision is clear: to be the place where an authentic, diverse mix of talent want to come, to stay, and do their best work.