Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs - Trenton, United States - Ferring Holding SA

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locations

Parsippany, New Jersey, United States

time type

Full time

posted on

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Job Description:
As a privately-

owned,

biopharmaceutical company, Ferring pioneers and delivers life-changing therapies that help people build families and live better lives. Our independence helps us cultivate an entrepreneurial spirit and long-term perspective that enables us to achieve growth and scale, while

remaining

agile and true to our 'people first' philosophy.

Built on a 70-year plus commitment to science and research, Ferring is relentless in its pursuit of science that drives powerful discoveries and therapies to help people build families, stay healthy, and stand up to the world's oldest enemy: disease.

As the Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs you will be responsible for leading the development and execution of US regulatory strategy for projects within an assigned Therapeutic Area ("TA").

The Associate Director will manage FDA regulatory interactions and submissions that support TA development projects and products across Ferring's portfolio.

The role is also responsible in maintaining compliance and keeping current with changes in the regulations.

With Ferring, you will be joining a recognized leader, identified as one of "The World's Most Innovative Companies" by Fast Company, and honored by Fortune with inclusion on its "Change the World List," for addressing society's unmet needs.

Ferring US is also Great Places to Work Certified, distinguishing it as one of the best companies to work for in the country.

Responsibilities:
US Regulatory TA Strategy

Lead the development and execution of US regulatory strategy in conjunction with Global Regulatory Lead (GRL), Global Regulatory Team and Global project teams.

Partner with the GRL to understand the competitive landscape, e.g., views of US HAs, regulatory precedents, labeling differences and TA-specific issues.

Utilize US regulatory expertise and knowledge of regulatory requirements and regulations to provide strategic input and technical guidance on regulatory requirements to deliver target product profile (TPP).

Ensure successful US regulatory outcomes and monitors progress against strategy and adjusts as needed

Prioritize US TA regulatory activities based on company objectives ensuring most critical regulatory tasks are of primary focus.

Health Authority Engagement
Serve as the primary contact with FDA Health Authorities (HA).

Within the context of the global strategy, determine the timing, appropriate US regional strategy and content for all HA meetings.

Lead cross-functional teams for interactions with US FDA HA as appropriate.

Prepare company personnel for interactions with HA.

Ensure that responses to HA questions are handled in a timely manner and in line with the approved product strategy.

Lead key negotiations and interactions with the HA during the development and review process.

Effective Stakeholder Management
Communicate regulatory options and strategy to all stakeholders, including within GRA, and cross functionally (e.g. R&D, quality, commercial) to ensure that everyone is aligned to the strategy.

Relay proactive communication of risks and gaps and mitigation plans.

Build effective relationships with cross-functional stakeholders within assigned therapeutic area

Submissions for Development and Commercial Products
Critically evaluate documents to be submitted to regulatory agencies to ensure that they support strategy and business objectives.

Responsible for quality and timeliness, including planning and review of US regulatory submissions (i.e. INDs, NDAs, BLAs meeting requests, briefing documents and supplements) that support US clinical trials and product registrations.

Maintain Regulatory Compliance
Assure compliance of development projects and products post approval with regulations and commitments.

Stay abreast of regulatory changes and developments that may impact the company's products.

Monitor current and proposed regulatory issues and trends, critically assess impacts, and advise management on events of significance.

Provide regulatory advice to ad hoc teams/task forces set up for process improvements, alignment with new regulatory requirements or business initiatives on behalf of GRA.

Develop/update regulatory processes and systems for greater effectiveness and efficiencies.


Requirements:
B.S. in a scientific discipline required. Advanced degree and RAC preferable.

At least 8 years

pharmaceutical/biotech

industry experience with at least of those 5 being in US regulatory affairs strategy.

Experience developing regulatory strategies and an understanding of product development, seen as an expert on product development and how it is applied in US regulatory strategy for all types of products (drugs, biologics, devices and combination products).

Therapeutic area experience desirable

Proven ability to manage multiple projects, identify and resolve complex regulatory issues.

Experience critically reviewing and compiling documents is required.

Direct experience with all types of US regulatory documents and submissions (INDs, NDA, BLA, supplements, and responses) in eCTD format.

Experience with PMA submissions desirable.

Proven experience in leading FDA approvals, regulatory

interactions/meetings

and negotiations.

A track record of working successfully within a cross functional team environment as an individual contributor.


Location:
Parsippany, NJ

Ferring + you

At Ferring, we offer competitive total compensation along with an exceptional range of flexible benefits, personal support and tailored learning and development opportunities all designed to help you realize your full potential both in life and at work.

From working hours that respect your lifestyle, a culture that is welcoming and

equitable

, and the chance to work with the industry's most impressive people, these are just some of the ways we live our "People First" philosophy

.
Our Compensation and Benefits
At Ferring, base salary is one part of our competitive total compensation and benefits package and is

determined

using a salary range.

The base salary range for this role is $136,850 to $195,500, which is the reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role.

The actual amount paid may differ based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience, knowledge, skills, abilities,

education

and primary work location.

Additional compensation for this role will be provided based on competitive annual incentive compensation targets in the form of an annual bonus - payouts are based on individual and company performance.

Benefits for this role include comprehensive healthcare (medical, dental, and vision) with a premium differential, inverse to base salary, to be paid by employees, a 401k plan and company match, short and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, wellness benefits, reimbursement for certain tuition expenses, sick time of 1 hour per 30 hours worked, vacation time for full time employees to accrue up to

120 hours

in the first four (4) years of employment, and

160 hours

in the fifth (5th) year of employment as well as 12 to 13 paid holidays per year. We are proud to offer

26 weeks

of paid parental leave, learn more about the parental leave offering in our benefits package here

.
Ferring is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate

on the basis of

race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local laws

.
Join our team and your voice will be heard, and your contributions will be valued. If you love to

come up with

new ways to make a positive difference and see them through, you will fit right

in.
We are proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer (including Disability/Protected Veterans). We

maintain

a drug-free workplace

.

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Parsippany, New Jersey

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