Global Regulatory CMC Lead

  • Full-time
  • Sobi Location: Switzerland

Company Description

Statistics show that women and underrepresented groups tend to apply to jobs only if they meet 100% of the qualifications. Sobi encourages you to change that statistic and apply. Rarely do candidates meet 100% of the qualifications. We look forward to your application!

At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.

Here at Sobi, our mission and culture get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:

  • Competitive compensation for your work
  • Emphasis on work/life balance
  • Collaborative and team-oriented environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Diversity and Inclusion
  • Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments

Job Description

The Global Regulatory CMC Lead develops and executes global regulatory CMC strategy for assigned Sobi assets in development, prepares CMC sections of IND/IMPD, MAA, NDA/BLA as well as assesses global filing strategy for post approval changes.

The role holder works closely with Global Manufacturing Sciences subject matter experts, Quality representatives, and cross-functional stakeholders in Regulatory Affairs. The Global Regulatory CMC Lead also supports Global Manufacturing and Supply where R&D deliverables are needed for regulatory submissions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop global regulatory CMC strategies to ensure acceptance, rapid review and approval of marketing applications, supplements/variations, clinical trial applications and other submissions which include CMC information
  • Write and compile CMC sections of regulatory submissions including clinical trial applications and variations/supplements as well as registration submissions worldwide
  • Lead team of SMEs through extensive knowledge of eCTD requirements for Quality modules with respect to marketing authorization, post approval changes and clinical trial applications globally
  • Review data provided to support dossier preparation; identify gaps and risks and work with stakeholders to understand regulatory impact of the risks identified to aid with mitigation and informed decision making
  • Manage answers to questions from the Health Authorities in a timely and effective manner to ensure early approval
  • Interact and negotiate with Health Authorities on CMC issues 
  • Develop and maintain project plans and schedules for CMC submissions
  • Evaluate proposed manufacturing changes for global impact assessments and provide regulatory strategies that support change implementation
  • Provide guidance on ICH, FDA, and EU CMC guidelines
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal functional groups, contract manufacturing organizations and other relevant partners to ensure alignment of regulatory CMC strategies and successfully accomplish regulatory objectives
  • Represent the Regulatory Affairs CMC function on assigned cross-functional project teams
  • Ensure all CMC dossiers and relevant regulatory information are stored in Veeva according to Sobi’s guidelines

Qualifications

Education/Learning Experience/Work Experience

  • BSc in Life Science is required. Advanced Degree preferred
  • At least 7-10 years of experience are required in CMC Regulatory Affairs. Additional experience in technical development, manufacturing, or analytical is preferred

Skills/Knowledge/Languages

  • Demonstrated expertise in global regulatory CMC requirements, including contents of Quality sections
  • Experience in the new product registrations and CMC lifecycle management
  • Experience in CMC development during clinical phases is beneficial
  • Ability to manage interactions with Health Authorities
  • Strong working knowledge of global regulatory guidelines
  • Fluency in English
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills
  • Highly computer literate (Word, Excel PowerPoint), including formatting and getting document submission-ready
  • Experience with Veeva is preferred

Personal Attributes

  • Must demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi’S core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership, and Partnership
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
  • Exercise good judgement in proactively elevating and communicating actual or potential issues and risks to line management
  • Ability to represent Regulatory CMC as a member of project teams and increase the overall knowledge about Regulatory CMC role and value
  • Ability to assess need, apply experience and develop solutions to complex issues and determine and/or negotiate the most appropriate course of action in a timely manner
  • Be independently motivates and detail-oriented

Additional Information

All Sobi employees need to demonstrate behaviors in line with Sobi's core values: Care, Ambition, Urgency, Ownership and Partnership. Are you ready to be on the Sobi team? Come join a culture that empowers every person to be the person that makes a difference for rare disease.

Why Join Us?

We are a global company with over 1,900 employees in more than 30 countries and are committed to the societies where we operate. With a deeply skilled management team directing our day-to-day wins, and a Board with a stellar track record, we’re ready to take on the world’s diseases, ailments and adversity. Our people believe they have the power to make a positive impact in others’ lives because that’s exactly what we do here. If you’re seeking a career that taps into your talents in a way that makes the world a better, healthier place, we just may have a job for you.

We know our employees are our most valuable asset, and our culture conveys that. We offer a competitive benefits package, to support the health and happiness of our staff.

Sobi Culture

At Sobi, we refuse to accept the status quo. This is because we have witnessed first-hand the challenges facing those affected by rare diseases, and have used this knowledge to shape our business to find new ways of helping them.

As a specialized biopharmaceutical company, we are dedicated to rare diseases. And we see this focus as a strength. By effectively turning our research into ground-breaking treatments, we help make medicine more accessible and open up more possibilities for patients and more opportunities for those caring for them. This has been our approach since day one, but we know we can’t change the world of rare diseases on our own. Accomplishing this requires strong partnerships with patients, partners and stakeholders across the entire value chain. Together, we define how our business can create solutions that serve the needs of those affected by rare diseases while facilitating sustainable growth.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Sobi is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Sobi are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veterans and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status or protected groups by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate.

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