Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Pharma





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Job Description

This position is responsible for managing the various regulatory activities for new and existing combination devices and/or pharmaceuticals including but not limited to healthcare antiseptic products. The ideal candidate is a Regulatory Affairs professional with 5+ years of pharmaceutical and/or combination product experience, strong direct interaction with FDA CDER, demonstrated success leading NDA/ANDA/PAS/CBE submissions, deep knowledge of FDA and global regulatory requirements, and the ability to independently manage complex regulatory projects while partnering effectively across R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Medical Affairs, and Commercial teams.

This position may be located out of one of these BD Locations: Warwick, RI. Franklin Lakes, NJ. or Vernon Hills, IL

General Functions, Specific Responsibilities, and Authority:

• Review CMC changes and determine regulatory reporting category in accordance with FDA guidance for changes to an approved (A)NDA
• Write domestic drug regulatory submissions including NDA, ANDA, Prior Approval Supplements (PAS), Changes Being Effected (CBE), Annual Reports, IND, IND Amendments and Regulatory authority responses.
• Determine deliverables for regulatory submissions and communicate to appropriate functional representatives to ensure timely and accurate submissions per business objectives.
• Work with functional representatives from other areas such as Marketing, R&D, Manufacturing, Medical Affairs, and Quality to review and provide input on regulatory strategy for new products and regulatory impact assessment for product changes
• Provide periodic written or verbal updates and strategy to Leadership
• Review and Approve Labeling and Advertising and Promotional materials for compliance to internal procedures.
• Manage and maintain the drug registrations and listings (CDER Direct/eDRLS) system and complete CARES Act reporting.
• Support the submission of SPL via ESG/CDER Direct for all drug labeling in the US.
• Evaluate and prepare procedures pertaining to corporate and departmental regulatory activities.
• Monitor applicable regulatory requirements; assure compliance with corporate and external standards and guidance documents.
• Support the quality system and internal/external audits.
• Maintain and build upon CDER relationship
• Guide team on Pharma/Combination product regulations, processes & best practices

Knowledge, Education, and Skills Required:

• Excellent organizational and communications skills.
• Candidate should be able to work independently, support project teams, to address and communicate problems and complex issues in a concise and effective manner, to manage multiple projects/tasks simultaneously, and effectively manage and prioritize regulatory submission projects.
• Experience with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat PRO required.
• Experience navigating FDA databases required.
• Experience with electronic submissions and ERP systems is preferred.

Education:

• Minimum BS required in science - such as Chemistry, Biology, Microbiology, or engineering. Masters Preferred.

Skills:

• Strong attention to detail and Excellent organizational skills
• History of successful regulatory submissions and meetings with FDA CDER
• Project management of regulatory submissions with minimal guidance
• Effective verbal and written presentation and communication skills Comprehensive coordination and compilation of documentation
• Influence without authority; Cross functional collaboration
• Relationship building

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs in Combination Products and/or Pharmaceuticals with experience working directly with the FDA CDER
• Strong working knowledge of US and International regulations and guidance, such as 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ICH guidelines and 21 CFR 210/211
• Internal auditing experience a plus
• 10-20% Travel

Additional Considerations:

• We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.
• We are unable to support Relocation assistance for this role.
• We encourage candidates to apply that are near the following BD Locations, or able to relocate themselves to: Warwick, RI. Franklin Lakes, NJ. or Vernon Hills, IL

At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. …