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Cronus Pharma

Regulatory Affairs Director

Cronus Pharma, East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

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Company Description Cronus Pharma is a fully integrated animal health pharmaceutical company headquartered in East Brunswick, NJ, specializing in Research & Development, Manufacturing, and Marketing. The company is committed to providing high‑quality and affordable pharmaceuticals for companion, equine, and production animals. Cronus Pharma's products are designed to be accessible to veterinarians and pet owners through national and regional distributors. Its mission is driven by a focus on meeting the needs of the animal health market with excellence and innovation.

Role Description This is a full‑time on‑site role located in East Brunswick, NJ, for a Director of Regulatory Affairs. The Director of Regulatory Affairs leads regulatory strategy and compliance for generic animal health pharmaceutical products, ensuring all submissions, registrations, and communications meet FDA‑CVM, state, and international regulatory requirements. This role serves as the primary liaison with regulatory agencies and drives the timely approval of generic veterinary drug applications.

Key Responsibilities Regulatory Strategy & Leadership

Develop and execute regulatory strategies for generic animal health product portfolio, including ANADAs (Abbreviated New Animal Drug Applications) and supplemental applications

Lead regulatory team in planning submission timelines, resource allocation, and cross‑functional coordination

Provide strategic regulatory guidance to R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Commercial teams throughout product lifecycle

Assess regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies for product development and commercialization

Submissions & Agency Interactions

Oversee preparation and submission of ANADAs, supplements, annual reports, and other regulatory filings to FDA‑CVM

Manage responses to FDA deficiency letters, information/amendment requests, and FDA‑CVM meetings

Serve as primary contact with FDA‑CVM and other regulatory authorities

Lead regulatory intelligence gathering on guidances, policy changes, and industry trends

Coordinate minor use/minor species (MUMS) designations and conditional approvals when applicable

Compliance & Quality Systems

Ensure ongoing compliance with FDA regulations, USP standards, and cGMP requirements

Oversee regulatory aspects of manufacturing changes, site transfers, and post‑approval modifications

Lead regulatory portions of internal and external audits and inspections

Maintain veterinary master files and product registration databases

Generic Product Expertise

Guide bioequivalence and biowaiver strategies for generic veterinary products

Collaborate with R&D for comparative study strategies and analytical method development supporting generic applications

Provide regulatory strategy based on reference listed drug information for generic drug development and labeling content

Manage product lifecycle including label updates, post‑approval supplement strategies and various reporting

Team Management & Development

Build and mentor regulatory affairs team, providing technical guidance and career development

Establish SOPs, best practices, and training programs for regulatory operations

Foster collaboration across departments and external partners (CMOs, consultants, CROs)

Required Qualifications Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in life sciences, pharmacy, veterinary medicine, or related field (advanced degree preferred)

6+ years of regulatory affairs experience in animal health pharmaceutical industry

3+ years in leadership or management role

Extensive experience with FDA‑CVM (Center for Veterinary Medicine) submissions, particularly CMC and Bioequivalence for ANADA applications

Technical Knowledge

Deep understanding of FDA‑CVM regulations, guidances, and generic drug development strategies

Knowledge of veterinary pharmacology, nuances of veterinary product use, bioequivalence pathways and human food safety requirements

Understanding of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, and quality systems

Proven track record of successful ANADA approvals

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for regulatory documents and agency interactions

Strong project management abilities with attention to detail

Strategic thinking with ability to balance scientific, business, and regulatory considerations

Preferred Qualifications

DVM or PharmD degree

Experience with both companion animal and food animal drug products

Proficiency with regulatory information management systems

This position offers the opportunity to shape regulatory strategy for a growing generic animal health portfolio while ensuring safe, effective, and affordable veterinary medicines reach the market.

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