Associate Director, Global Submission Management - Nutley - Eisai

Description

divh2Associate Director Of Global Submission Management/h2pAt Eisai, satisfying unmet medical needs and increasing the benefits healthcare provides to patients, their families, and caregivers is Eisais human health care mission.

Were a growing pharmaceutical company that is breaking through in neurology and oncology, with a strong emphasis on research and development.

Our history includes the development of many innovative medicines, notably the discovery of the worlds most widely-used treatment for Alzheimers disease.

As we continue to expand, we are seeking highly-motivated individuals who want to work in a fast-paced environment and make a difference./ppThe Associate Director of Global Submission Management is responsible for leading, managing, strategizing, and overseeing the planning, preparation, coordination, and delivery of global regulatory submissions in compliance with applicable regulations and standards.

This role involves providing hands-on operational support for submission activities while ensuring strategic alignment and process optimization across different regions.

It also includes resource planning, budgeting, vendor management, and technical oversight to support the objectives of Global Regulatory Operations.

The Associate Director will collaborate with the Heads of Submissions Management for the EU and Japan as needed and utilize Follow-the-sun processes to ensure submission timelines are met regardless of the region./ppThe Associate Director, Global Submission Management, is responsible for the effective operation of Global Submission projects, ensuring the consistent application of global procedures and standards, and proactively assessing process performance for necessary optimizations.

The Associate Director serves as the primary liaison between RD functions, acting as the submission lead for designated global applications (e.g., INDs, NDAs, MAAs, supplements, amendments, and variations), to facilitate cross-functional logistics and communication that support submission planning.

This role provides submission leadership by managing the operational aspects of global regulatory submissions to produce high-quality, time-sensitive deliverables in accordance with agreed-upon submission timelines.

Additionally, the AD oversees the process for creating and updating the Global Regulatory Operations Submission Content Plan (GSCP) for major regulatory submission final deliverables, ensuring compliance with applicable regulatory agency regulations, guidelines, and specifications (e.g., FDA, EMA, HC, PMDA, Emerging Markets, ICH, CDISC) within defined timelines./ph3Essential Functions/h3pLeadership and Strategy/pulliProvides leadership for the Global Submissions Team ensuring projects are appropriately resourced, partnering with other regional Submission Heads for additional support for resources when needed./liliProvides the Regulatory Submission Management for a lead compound or submission project that has been identified as critical to Eisais business success./liliProvides management oversight for the Global Submission Management department, supporting the generation, and when necessary, the re-engineering of Eisai Best Practices related to global submission management and dossier development in pursuit of optimal processing performance while maintaining full compliance with Health Authority requirements and guideline./li/ulpGlobal Collaboration/pulliCollaborates with the EU and Japan Heads of Submission Management to optimize resource allocation and implement follow-the-sun workflows for timely submissions across all regions./liliFoster strong cross-regional communication and collaboration to support global objectives./liliPromotes a culture of performance and teamwork, with a focus on staff development in technical skills, interpersonal skills, education, and training, enhancing competency and professionalism./liliMaintains visibility within the organization by regularly presenting on various GSM-related topics.

This includes showcasing the achievements, ongoing projects, and developments of the GSM organization, as well as emerging trends in eCTD regulatory submissions.

Additionally, cultivate positive and constructive relationships with other members of the Global Regulatory Operations (GRO) team and regulatory colleagues./liliActively participates in agency/industry events regularly, staying abreast of current developments, trends, and technologies, fostering constructive business relations with other industry peers, Health Authority representatives, and critical business partners/vendors./liliAnalyzes trends and evaluates the impact of changes in Health Authority requirements for e-submissions, communicating these changes to the relevant areas within Eisai and driving the necessary changes to processes and procedures./liliEnsure the timely completion of all administrative tasks for this position, including but not limited to monthly reports, performance objective setting, performance reviews, and training, for self and staff./li/ulpHands

• On Submission Support/pulliActively participates in submission planning and execution, including document compilation, publishing, and quality checks.

/liliProvide technical oversight and troubleshooting for eCTD submissions and related systems./li/ulpOperational Excellence/pulliEnsure consistent application of GSM global procedures and standards./liliProactively monitors and assess process performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement./li/ulh3Requirements/h3pBachelors degree in scientific or information technology field; advanced degree preferred/pp8+ years of pharmaceutical industry regulatory experience/pp5+ years of experience with submissions management, process development, standards development and compilation of electronic major submissions required/ppProficient with U.S.

and EU submission requirements including but not limited to Emerging Markets/ppAdvance experience with the drug development process and eCTD regulatory submission standards/ppExpert understanding of Project Management concepts and techniques/ppAbility to apply SOPs regulations pertaining to electronic submissions/ppAbility to lead cross-functional team, establish effective relationships with team members and work well in a cross functional team environment/ppAdvance experience creating timelines for the development and submission of drug filings to regulatory health authorities/ppExcellent organizational skills to support multi-task and manage submission timelines in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities/ppWell-organized with the ability to multi-task and work with minimal supervision/ppAbility to manage change to support organizations effectiveness by implementing change/ppEffectively communicates written and verbal communication skills/ppDemonstrates strong analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills with the ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions and implement recommendations for resolution./ppCertification is a plus (such as Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS))/ppTechnical Skills Required/ppAdvance working knowledge of global regulatory submission standards, publishing software, software validation concepts, and regulatory publishing best practices/ppProficiency in eCTD publishing tools(e.g., Lorenz docuBridge, Extedo eCTDmanager, or equivalent)./ppStrong understanding of ICH guidelines, regional regulatory requirements, and data standards(e.g., CDISC)./ppExtensive experience with Regulatory Information Management (RIM) systems and Document Management Systems(e.g., Veeva Vault, SharePoint, Documentum)/ppPowerPoint, SharePoint, XML, Adobe Acrobat, ISI Toolbox and eData transfer systems/ppAbility to troubleshoot technical issues related to electronic submissions and publishing./ppWe are open to remote-based, but the preference for this role is a hybrid work arrangement in Nutley, NJ with 3 days a week in office every week (Tuesday, Wednesday.

Thursday).

/ppEisai Salary Transparency Language:

The annual base salary range for the Associate Director, Global Submission Management is from: $159,000-$208,700. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible to participate in: Eisai Inc. Annual Incentive Plan Eisai Inc. Long Term Incentive Plan. Final pay determinations will depend on various factors including but not limited to experience level, education, knowledge, and skills. Employees are eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs. For additional information on Company employee benefits programs, visit .

Certain other benefits may be available for this position, please discuss any questions with your recruiter./ppEisai is an equal opportunity employer and as such, is committed in policy and in practice to recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

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