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Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA

Sr Director Head Of Global Regulatory Strategy

Fresenius SE & Co. KGaA, Indiana, Pennsylvania, us, 15705

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Main Tasks:

Provides global regulatory leadership regarding biosimilar development and management of submission related documents, regulatory data for Biosimilars.

Leads preparation, rehearsal and manages meeting with Health Authorities.

As the Regulatory representative in the Biosimilar Development Team and LCM teams, develops, supervises and manages the submission strategy of Biosimilar dossier that best serve the biosimilars business needs, whilst ensuring the work is done in compliance with Fresenius Kabi regulatory procedures and systems. Ensures the regulatory strategy is endorsed by the Development Team and relevant committees

In alignment with the Development team, establishes necessary regulatory story line for regulatory interactions (briefing book consultations and submission dossier)

In close collaboration with Regulatory Operations, contributes to and supports strategies to implement technologies supporting all current and future authorities' requirements and ensures consistency of standards in systems and processes across relevant Biosimilar functions

Provides global guidance and support to Market units in their interactions with local health authorities (life cycle management) including mapping of regulatory constraints and contribution to wave 2 launch prioritization

Contributes to the Global Launch Readiness team by providing detailed understanding of the regulatory process and by guiding the team on the best regulatory approach (e.g. Labelling, packaging, artworks)

Develops and maintains highly capable and dedicated regulatory staff. Guide subordinates in

carrying out responsibilities. Responsible for coordinating subordinate activities and career development.

Is likely to have presence on external regulatory committees/trade associations

May be asked to have presence and provide guidance in internal management committees

Lead a team of several Regulatory Affairs Leads with adequate team management, people development, and ability to set ambitious goals and continuous improvement. Articulate workload and task assignments with proper prioritization and takes accountability for their team deliverables.

Other Tasks:

May serve as back-up for head of RA biosimilar

Provide regulatory assessment on relevant due diligence activities

Leads the Regulatory Sub-team

Serves as Regional Lead, dependent on location, ie US-based RALs take on US-lead responsibilities, Switzerland-based GRLs take on EU-lead responsibilities, including direct interaction with FDA, EMA respectively

Manages regulatory submission process through to approval,

Provides recommendation on submission readiness

Keeps up to date with the current regulatory environment

Serves as an interface between other regulatory groups and company functions as appropriate

Carries out any other tasks as required by the function to achieve its mission and objectives

Drives third party collaborators, including set up of the interaction

The incumbent will be part of the R&D leadership team

Qualification profile:

Bachelor's Degree in life science or related disciplines

At least 15 years in international regulatory

Experience in people management, ability to drive high performing teams, lead development on their direct reports towards ambitious goals

Ambition and ability to challenge the status quo including directly with regulatory agencies, create innovative solutions, shape regulatory strategy in a rapidly evolving biosimilar landscape, including digital transformation and regulatory science trends

Experience in managing international or regional regulatory submissions, normally a full global submission (new product application), preferably US BLA or EU MAA

Experience in working in development project teams

Experience in leading regulatory agency interactions including management of the associated documentation and rehearsals

Experience in preparation and coordination of regulatory strategy plans

Experience in biological development

Experience in CTA requirements

Capability to manage a number and range of project throughout development

Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills

Understanding of Regulatory Affairs contribution to Pharma business

Excellent organizational skills, work independently, self-motivated and proactive

Attention to details, without losing the overall picture Ability to think strategically

Ability to lead regulatory subteam and work in teams

Autonomous, goal-oriented and pragmatic

Strong customer-orientation and strong communication skills People management skills

Fluent command of verbal and written English, additional language skills preferred

Competencies:

Strategic mindset and problem solving

Relationship building and stakeholder management

Data-driven decision-making

Business acumen

Drive engagement and Ensure Accountability

Analytical mindset

Excellent communication skills

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