Contribute to the development and realization of business objectives by preparing, reviewing, and implementing regulatory strategies for diagnostic products related to the therapeutic product development.
Oversee the coordination and compilation of global submissions for (new) In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) and Medical Devices (MD) to Health Authorities (HAs).
Maintain appropriate external contacts and negotiate with HAs (U.S., EU, PMDA, and others) to obtain timely registration of the diagnostic products.
Provide guidance, support, and educational training to pharmaceutical project teams regarding in vitro diagnostic regulations and regulatory strategy.
Draft and/or review the U.S. and EU Study Risk Determinations for the investigational diagnostic products used in the therapeutic product clinical studies.
In partnership with the diagnostic test provider, handle the timely coordination, compilation, and submission of investigational and new in vitro diagnostic medical device applications to the regulatory authorities.
Track Requests for Information (RFI) received from regulatory authorities related to diagnostic product submissions and manage the cross-functional responses to the RFI.
Communicate with regulatory authorities and notified bodies to expedite approval of diagnostic regulatory submissions.
Participate in therapeutic product Global Regulatory Team (GRT) meetings and provide updates to the teams regarding diagnostic product deliverables and timelines.
Participate in cross-functional diagnostic team meetings and meetings with the external diagnostic test providers to track and monitor deliverables.
Collaborate with GRA colleagues to document and comply with diagnostic product requirements globally.
Monitor current and pending approvals in specific therapeutic/companion diagnostic/medical device areas and be knowledgeable of laws, directives, guidance(s) and requirements related to those areas.
Provide assessments of the impacts of new and changing regulations on the company objectives to project and management teams.
Support GRA Diagnostics in becoming a first-in-class organization by working internally and externally (i.e., participating in working groups, consortia, and trade associations, such as AdvaMed) to shape regulatory framework, identify process improvements.
Requirements
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry, Microbiology, Pharmacy, Life Sciences or a health-related discipline is required.
A minimum of 10 years of experience in a decision-making role on a pharmaceutical therapeutic team is required.
A minimum 5 years of relevant diagnostics regulatory experience with U.S. submissions (Q-Sub, IDE, 510k, PMA) and EU CE Conformity Certification marking is required.
A minimum of 5 years of translational science experience working with diagnostic test providers is required.
Strong experience with regulatory submissions and communication with Health Authorities is required.
Strong understanding of medical device development is required.
Proficient understanding of in vitro diagnostic technologies is required.
Knowledge of the drug development process is preferred.
Knowledge of therapeutic product regulations is preferred.
Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) is preferred.
Experience successfully working within a cross-functional team environment as a contributor, decision maker, and creator of innovative regulatory strategies is required.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must have strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
Must be flexible and innovative with the ability to work in a changing, complex, and ambiguous environment.
Must have the ability to work independently, managing daily activities and project deliverables with limited management oversight.
The ability to present complex information to cross-functional project teams and senior management in a clear and concise manner is required.
The ability to identify regulatory risks and mitigations is required.
The ability to collaborate with all levels across a matrix organization is required.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life insurance
Short- and long-term disability
Business accident insurance
Group legal insurance
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave - 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Condolence Leave - 30 days for an immediate family member: 5 days for an extended family member
Caregiver Leave - 10 days
Volunteer Leave - 4 days
Military Spouse Time-Off - 80 hours
Job title
Associate Director, Global Regulatory Affairs – Diagnostics
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