Associate Director Regulatory

Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Summary:

Develops and implements worldwide regulatory programs for marketed products and/or those for development and interactions with regulatory authorities to expedite approvals. Participate in the development of and leads/executes regulatory strategy and tactical decisions from project inception to regulatory approval, including lifecycle management of existing products.  Serve as a regulatory representative on cross functional project teams, applying advanced knowledge of regulations and interpretation of technical guidelines to assure execution of regulatory strategies and requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develops and implements worldwide regulatory strategies for projects and issues affecting development of new products or medical devices or new indications for existing products.
• Provides regulatory expertise to Research and Development to support the design and analysis of projects.  Interacts with cross-functional groups to ensure alignment of technical activities with regulatory strategies.
• Utilizes scientific training when interfacing with Management of technical areas and project teams to guide the scope of experimentation and the selection of data needed to support regulatory submissions.
• Interacts with regulatory authorities regarding programs and initiatives that significantly impact the business.
• Advises cross-functional teams on regulatory aspects of product development and/or lifecycle management.  Identifies risk areas and develops alternative courses of action including anticipation of regulators responses through scenario planning and development of contingency plans.
• Ensures that technical documentation for regulatory submissions meets the appropriate standards and content requirements including planning and implementation around emerging/changing regulatory requirements.
• Write and review documents with complex scientific information for regulatory submissions.
• and monitor project timelines and provide leadership cross functions at the level of study teams to ensure quality deliverables within defined timelines.
• Monitor external vendors.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of global regulations for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry.
• Understanding of global regulatory regulations. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Ability to interact with regulatory officials. Ability to evaluate complex issues and meet deadlines to ensure compliance, as well as business timelines to accomplish company objectives.
• Ability to work within a global team framework and multi-cultural environment.                                                    

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in related scientific discipline.
• 12+ years of experience in positions of increasing responsibility within Regulatory Affairs or related field within the Biologics, Biotech or Pharmaceutical industry. 
• Sound basis of regulatory knowledge.
• Ability to write comprehensive scientific information for use in regulatory submissions.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects and timelines in a matrix team environment. Demonstrated interpersonal skills including negotiation.
• Ability to execute regulatory strategies through to commercialization/life cycle.
• Prior experience in bridging several scientific disciplines. Leadership skills within a matrix driven organization.   

The estimated pay scale for Associate Director Regulatory role based in Vista, CA, is $171,509.85-$257,265.35 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in up to 15% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, life insurance, PTO, paid holidays and up to 5% 401(K) match and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.  We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

Location: NORTH AMERICA : USA : CA-Vista:USVISTA2 - Vista CA-980 Park Center Drive-AC

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