Associate Director Regulatory Affairs
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Description
Job Title:
Associate Director Regulatory Affairs
Location:
San Diego CA / Hybrid / Remote
Position type:
FLSA:
Full time
Exempt
Department:
Finance ID:
Regulatory
8300Q2249
Profoundly Improve Peoples lives by Revolutionizing the Delivery of RNA Therapeutics
At Avidity Biosciences we are passionate about the impact of every employee in realizing our vision of improving peoples lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics. Avidity is revolutionizing the field of RNA with its proprietary AOCs which are designed to combine the specificity of monoclonal antibodies with the precision of oligonucleotide therapies to address targets and diseases previously unreachable with existing RNA therapies. If you are a committed solutionoriented thinker join us in making a difference and become part of our growing culture that is integrated collaborative agile and focused on the needs of patients.
Avidity Biosciences Inc.s mission is to profoundly improve peoples lives by delivering a new class of RNA therapeutics Antibody Oligonucleotide Conjugates (AOCs). Utilizing its proprietary AOC platform Avidity demonstrated the firstever successful targeted delivery of RNA into muscle and is leading the field with clinical development programs for three rare muscle diseases: myotonic dystrophy type 1 (DM1 Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). Avidity is broadening the reach of AOCs with its advancing and expanding pipeline including programs in cardiology and immunology through internal discovery efforts and key partnerships. Avidity is headquartered inSan Diego CA.For more information about our AOC platform clinical development pipeline and people please visitwww.aviditybiosciencesand engage with us onLinkedInandTwitter.
The Opportunity
The Associate Director Regulatory Affairs is responsible for establishing regulatory strategies in coordination with departmental leadership and independently managing life cycle plans along with regulatory submissions and approvals. The position is responsible for oversight and of global regulatory activities for product registrations and applications (INDs BLAs CTAs MAAs Amendments PIPs Designations etc. and regulatory compliance. The position is expected to capably interface with internal senior leadership and external consultants/vendors as well as with domestic and international Regulatory Authorities. The optimal candidate for the position will be passionate about developing novel therapeutics for people in need.
What You Will Contribute
- Establish regulatory strategies and plans by collaborating and coordinating with relevant development team members represent the regulatory function as a core development team contributor
- Communicate creative ideas and manage regulatory aspects of projects in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams according to project plans and timelines
- Develop and communicate regulatory strategies and plans that align with project objectives and overall business strategy
- Direct and lead plans for regulatory submissions
- Proactively identify potential program and/or submission risks and implement appropriate regulatory mitigation strategies to support successful outcomes
- Lead the coordination and authoring of regulatory meeting packages and contribute to/lead preparation for Regulatory Authority meetings
- Lead in management and oversight of regulatory activities relating to clinical trials and other operational aspects of clinical trial preparation
- Determine and communicate documentation requirements for submissions in a transparent and timely way to enable efficient regulatory submissions
- Prepare/author documents in collaboration with CRO/regulatory vendors for submission of clinical trial applications in US and exUS countries
- Review submission components to ensure compliance with health authority expectations including associated guidelines and regulations
- Provide oversight and management of external regulatory vendors and regulatory resources
- Assist in the management oversight authoring and coordination of Requests for Information (RFIs) received from Health authorities for clinical trials and INDs
- Assist with mentorship of the regulatory team and use experience and expertise to provide guidance to the wider organization
- Assist with labeling promotional review and other post marketing/commercial regulatory activities
- Assure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements
- Initiate and/or contribute to process improvements which have an impact on Regulatory Affairs or other departments
- Represent the Companys interests with national government agencies industry associations and/or other organizations with legislation regulations and/or guidelines that impact the business
- Perform other duties as required
What We Seek
- Bachelors degree in Life/Health Sciences required; Masters degree and/or Ph.D. a plus
- Ability to learn and communicate (written and spoken) complex scientific concepts to a wide range of stakeholders (patients regulators peers and senior leadership)
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in pharmaceutical / biotech with a minimum of 4 years in clinical Regulatory Affairs
- Comprehensive knowledge of current US regulations and guidelines indepth experience working in Regulatory in nonUS global environments including development of strategies and assessment of risks related to regulatory and development activities as well as experience in participating in Regulatory Authority interactions/meetings
- Experience in contributing to briefing books and submission packages for Regulatory Authority meetings
- Experience contributing to product development including INDs CTAs NDAs/BLAs MAAs expedited approval pathways etc.
- Proven ability to contribute to strategy and to translate it into an effective long term action plan
- Thorough understanding of the regulatory process from development through commercialization
- Strong project management skills
- Established track record with evidence of excellent problemsolving collaboration leadership and communication skills
- Able to grasp complex technical issues and make sound decisions based on data and information from various sources
- Ability to foster and promote internal collaboration
What We will Provide to You:
- The base salary range for this role is $175750 $194250. The final compensation will be commensurate with such factors as relevant experience skillset internal equity and market factors.
- Avidity offers competitive compensation and benefits which includes the opportunity for annual and spot bonuses stock options and RSUs as well as a 401(k) with an employer match. In addition the comprehensive wellness program includes coverage for medical dental vision and LTD and four weeks of time off.
- A commitment to learning and development which includes a variety of programming internally developed by and for Avidity employees opportunities for jobspecific training offered by industry and an education reimbursement program.
Avidity Biosciences
10578 Science Center Dr. Suite 125
San Diego CA
92121
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Required Experience:
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Employment Type
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