Regulatory Affairs CMC Director (Marketed Product Optimization)

Job Description

766 million lives were touched by Novartis medicines in 2021, and while we’re proud of this, there is more we can do to help improve and extend people’s lives.
In Global Regulatory Affairs CMC, our work starts when a compound goes into clinical trials. Novartis has a unique and promising portfolio. All of these innovative projects are aimed at making a difference in patients’ lives and we need your help.

As a senior member of our Global Regulatory Affairs CMC team, your role would be to establish and drive global CMC regulatory strategic and operational direction and documentation for complex projects and products covering development, registration and approval/post approval activities.

Your Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Formulate, lead and drive global CMC regulatory strategy across all therapeutic areas and technology platforms, support projects/products drawing on extensive regulatory expertise with a focus on innovation, improving the business benefit equitable with regulatory risks and compliance

• Lead and drive all global CMC submission activities (planning, authoring, reviewing, coordination, submission) for assigned projects/products, while applying the global strategy into submissions

• Identify the required documentation and any content, quality and/or timeliness issues for global submissions and negotiate the delivery of approved technical source documents in accordance with project timelines

• Author and/or review high-quality CMC documentation for Health Authority submissions, establishing and applying CMC global regulatory strategies, current regulatory trends and guidelines. Ensure technical congruency and regulatory compliance, meeting agreed upon timelines and e-publishing requirements

• Represent Global Regulatory CMC on cross-functional project teams and maintain collaborative partnerships with stakeholders

• Initiate and lead Health Authority interactions and negotiations including more complex interactions; setting objectives, preparing briefing books, coordinating and planning rehearsals and risk mitigation plans. Establish and maintain a single point of contact with FDA

• Act as a role model, providing strategic advice within and outside of RA CMC, driving continuous improvement and building the talent within the team through coaching and mentoring

Diversity & Inclusion / EEO

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers and take pride in maintaining a diverse environment. We do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. We are committed to building diverse teams, representative of the patients and communities we serve, and we strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.

Minimum Requirements

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• Education Minimum: Science degree (e.g. Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Biology) or equivalent; advanced degree desired

• Minimum 10 years regulatory experience preferred and/or pharmaceutical industry experience

• Experience with mRNA/siRNA technology platforms is a plus

• Extensive knowledge/experience in regulatory submission and approval processes and ability to solve complex CMC regulatory issues and requirements

• Proven ability to critically evaluate data from a broad range of scientific subject areas

• Demonstrated track record to successfully lead/work in interdisciplinary global teams; leading, planning, and prioritizing activities simultaneously on multiple projects

• Demonstrated ability for innovative and big picture thinking

• Strong planning, negotiation, organizational and interpersonal skills

• Excellent written/spoken communication, and negotiation skills

Why Consider Novartis?
In this world of digital and technological transformation, we must also ask ourselves this: how can we continue to improve and extend even more people’s lives? We believe the answers are found when curious, courageous and collaborative people like you are brought together in an inspiring environment. Where you’re surrounded by people who share your determination to tackle the world’s toughest medical challenges. Where you’re given opportunities to explore the power of digital and data. Where you’re empowered to take smart risks.
We are Novartis. Join us and help us reimagine medicine.

Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion: Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $183,200 and $274,800/year; however, while salary ranges are effective from 1/1/22 through 12/31/22, fluctuations in the job market may necessitate adjustments to pay ranges during this period. Further, final pay determinations will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to geographical location, experience level, knowledge, skills and abilities. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a sign-on bonus, restricted stock units, and discretionary awards in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

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