Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs

Sumitomo Pharma Co., Ltd., is a global pharmaceutical company based in Japan with operations in the U.S. (Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc.), focused on addressing patient needs in oncology, urology, women's health, rare diseases, cell & gene therapies and CNS. With several marketed products and a diverse pipeline of early- to late-stage investigational assets, we aim to accelerate discovery, research, and development to bring novel therapies to patients sooner. For more information on SMPA, visit our website https://www.us.sumitomo-pharma.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

We are currently seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and experienced individual for the position of Associate Director Regulatory Affairs. The Associate Director is part of the Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) team based in the US. He/she will primarily function as the Regional Regulatory Leader (RRL) and/or Global Regulatory Leader (GRL) for assigned projects. This position is expected to lead the development and implementation of regulatory strategy from proof of concept, development, registration, and post-approval for projects within the portfolio of the company. This position may train/mentor junior staff.

This position works with a high level of autonomy and requires limited coaching and mentoring.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Manage and Develop Talent

• May train/mentor junior staff   

Phases I-IV Research & Development Activities

• As a Regional Regulatory Lead, manage regional (United States and/or European) regulatory activities as part of a Global Regulatory Team (GRT)
• As a part of the Global Regulatory Team (GRT), leads regulatory activities for assigned project(s) in line with the  global registration strategy of the product
• Competently represents GRA on project team meetings
• Leads and coordinates project team members in developing strategy for applicable documents/ activities.
• Plans, coordinates, authors, and prepares regulatory submissions and works closely with Regulatory Operations in the electronic submission
• Assesses and communicates regulatory requirements ensuring activities are in compliance with applicable regulations and guidelines
• Leads documentation of regulatory authority interactions including decisions and outcomes
• Provides updates at the Global Regulatory Team meetings and project teams as needed
• Collaborates effectively with regulatory operations leader (ROL)
• Maintains professional working relationship with colleagues, fostering collaboration, and idea sharing
• Reviews nonclinical, clinical and CMC documentation (e.g. nonclinical study reports, clinical protocols/study reports, investigator brochures, CMC information/data) and contributes to content as needed
• Advises team members of major regulatory issues and provides possible solutions and leads the mitigation strategy
• Leads and coordinates local project team members in developing strategy for applicable documents/activities
• Ensures the quality and content of all submissions to Health Authorities
• Leads the regional health authority meetings, liaison with local Health Authority,
• Document owner of briefing book documentation to Health Authorities
• Assist with development of the global regulatory functional plan through research, review and interpretation of related product approvals, current regulatory guidance documents and recent public Advisory Committee proceedings to support the successful submission and achievement of target product labeling
• Accountable in conjunction with the GRL as applicable for developing and maintaining the development core data sheet (DCDS) if required
• Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and adherence to regulatory internal policies and processes and coordinate regulatory compliance activities at a global level
• Provide strategic review of dossier summaries, expert statements, and development management plans
• Provide updates to the GRT, project teams, and governance boards as needed
• Leads Global Regulatory Team (GRT), oversees planning and execution of global regulatory activities and submissions
• May be responsible for creating and reviewing SOPs and regulatory department operating procedures.

Key Core Competencies

• Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; listening skills; and organizational skills required
• Unquestionable ethics, professional integrity, and personal values consistent with the SMPA values 
• Ability to work in a diverse environment
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing pr