Senior Director, Regulatory CMC

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RayzeBio, a Bristol Myers Squibb company, is a dynamic biotechnology company headquartered in San Diego, CA. The company is focused on improving survival of people with cancer by harnessing the power of targeted radioisotopes. RayzeBio is developing innovative drugs against targets of solid tumors. Led by a successful and experienced entrepreneurial team, RayzeBio aims to be the global leader in radiopharmaceuticals

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sr. Director in Regulatory Affairs - CMC. This position will report to the Head of Regulatory Affairs and will oversee and/or manage CMC regulatory functions and direct report(s) within RayzeBio. Responsibility expectations will be commensurate with experience.

Job Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Responsible for working with the CMC teams to guide the CMC global regulatory strategy for RayzeBio radiopharmaceuticals leading to successful preparation and approval of Investigational New Drug applications (INDs), Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs), Drug Master Files (DMFs), New Drug Application (NDA), and Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) submissions.

• Participate in development and execution of global CMC regulatory strategies and development of cold kits and/or diagnostics.

• Responsible for content development, compilation, maintenance, and review of the Quality Module for regulatory submissions (e.g., IND, IMPD, facility DMF, NDA, and MAA) for submission to global Health Authorities in compliance with departmental and regulatory standards

• Prepare Health Authority responses & background packages (including participating/leading Health Authority meetings); and/or post-approval submissions

• Independently manage and prioritize multiple complex projects

• Manage and maintain strong working relationships with the regulatory CMC team and cross functional teams, participate on and/or lead multifunctional teams, handle and prioritize multiple projects and work

• Work with the CMC teams to ensure CMC documentation (e.g., protocols, reports, specifications, analytical methods, batch records) that support development, process validation, and tech transfer activities meet regulatory standards

• Support Manufacturing Change Controls for global impact and guide technical teams on global change management

• Research and provide analysis of current US and international regulations and guidance

• Provide ac hoc Regulatory-CMC support to RayzeBio manufacturing team

• Actively participate on Global Regulatory Team(s) to develop global submission plans that comply with local regulatory requirements

• Actively participate with Global Regulatory Leads to develop content of container labels

• Review and guide content of CMC information in nonclinical and clinical documents including clinical protocols, pharmacy manuals, investigator brochures, and prescribing information

• Communicate critical issues to Management

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry is highly desired

• 9 or more years of hands-on CMC regulatory experience, title dependent upon experience

• Previous experience with radiopharmaceutical therapy (therapeutic and diagnostic), radiopharmaceutical cold kits, and/or PET drug products is a must.

• Prior experience in independently authoring IND, IMPD, NDA, MAA and/or DMF CMC sections is required

• Understanding of phase-appropriate data requirements for regulatory filings is desired

• Demonstrable record of strong leadership and teamwork in a cross-functional industry environment

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with complex aseptic formulations is preferred

• Experience with post-approval lifecycle management and change control

• Demonstrated ability to coach and develop teams

Skills:

• Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and handle pressure well

• Meticulous with detail and precision

• Ability to think through a project or task of diverse complexity and execute independently from beginning to end

• Fully proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams) and video conferencing

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Should be assertive, proactive, professional, and confident

• Excellent professional ethics and integrity

• Flexibility to adapt in a cross-functional and dynamic start-up environment

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The starting compensation for this job is a range is from $241,768 to $293,000 plus incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility). The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills and where the job is performed. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans then in effect and may include the following: Medical, pharmacy, dental and vision care. Wellbeing support such as the BMS Living Life Better program and employee assistance programs (EAP). Financial well-being resources and a 401(K). Financial protection benefits such as short- and long-term disability, life insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection and survivor support. Work-life programs include paid national holidays and optional holidays, Global Shutdown Days between Christmas and New Year’s holiday, up to 120 hours of paid vacation, up to two (2) paid days to volunteer, sick time off, and summer hours flexibility. Parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military leave. Family care services such as adoption and surrogacy reimbursement, fertility/infertility benefits, support for traveling mothers, and child, elder and pet care resources. Other perks like tuition reimbursement and a recognition program.

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