Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC
Santa Monica, CA - USA
Job Summary
Were here for one reason and one reason only to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. Weve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But were not finished yet.
Join Kite as we make even bigger advances in cancer therapies and help shape where our business and medical science goes next.
We believe every employee deserves a great leader. People Leaders are the cornerstone to the employee experience at Gilead and Kite. As a people leader now or in the future you are the key driver in evolving our culture and creating an environment where every employee feels included developed and empowered to fulfil their aspirations. Join Kite and help create more tomorrows.
Job Description
At Gilead our pursuit of a healthier world for all people has yielded a cure for hepatitis C revolutionary improvements in HIV treatment and prevention as well as advancements in therapies for viral and inflammatory diseases and certain cancers.
We set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the worlds most devastating diseases united in our commitment to confronting the largest public health challenges of our day and improving the lives of patients for generations to come.
The Manager Global Regulatory CMC will support Kites autologous CAR T cell therapy portfolio providing regulatory CMC leadership for global clinical development and commercial expansion across multiple regions. This role is responsible for CMC regulatory submissions lifecycle management and change management in alignment with global regulatory strategy and business objectives. The individual will serve as a key Regulatory CMC representative on cross functional program teams partnering closely with Technical Operations Quality Process Development Analytical Manufacturing and Global Regulatory Affairs.
Located in Santa Monica CA (onsite/hybrid).
Key Responsibilities
Lead all operational and lifecycle management aspects of Regulatory CMC submissions (e.g. INDs IMPDs BLAs MAAs variations amendments) supporting global clinical and commercial CART programs
Serve as the Regulatory CMC lead on assigned program and/or platform teams applying advanced knowledge of global CMC regulatory requirements for autologous cell therapies
Author review and coordinate Module 3 (M3) content ensuring global alignment and harmonization across regions (US EU and other international health authorities)
Develop and execute CMC regulatory strategies that align with overarching regulatory and business strategies including support for global site additions process changes raw material changes analytical updates and shelflife extensions
Proactively identify CMC regulatory risks and lead scenario planning including anticipation of regulator questions and development of mitigation and contingency plans
Assess and provide regulatory impact evaluations for CMC changes through formal change control processes ensuring appropriate global regulatory strategies are defined and executed
Support interactions with global health authorities by contributing to briefing packages written responses and regulatory meeting preparations specific to CMC topics
Collaborate crossfunctionally to ensure CMC deliverables meet regulatory requirements quality standards and program timelines
Support continuous improvement and bestpractice sharing for Regulatory CMC processes in a rapidly growing dynamic environment
Basic Qualifications
Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Chemistry Biochemistry Biology Chemical Engineering or related field) with 6 years of relevant Regulatory CMC and/or drug development experience including direct experience with FDAregulated products or a masters degree in related scientific discipline and 4 years of relevant experience as listed above.
Experience supporting biologics and/or cell or gene therapy products is strongly preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with autologous CART cell therapy or advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)
Working knowledge of global regulatory requirements (FDA EMA and other international agencies)
Experience supporting both clinical development and commercial lifecycle management
Skills and Competencies
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate complex CMC topics for diverse stakeholders
Highly organized detailoriented and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fastpaced environment
Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in crossfunctional matrixed teams
Selfmotivated with a strong sense of ownership accountability and followthrough
Ability to adapt quickly to evolving regulatory landscapes and business needs
High degree of professionalism integrity and ethical conduct
Proficiency with standard business software tools (e.g. MS Word Excel PowerPoint Adobe)
Work Environment
Fastpaced collaborative biotechnology environment
Requires flexibility adaptability and a proactive solutionoriented mindset
Minimal daytoday supervision with high expectations for independent judgment and initiative
People Leader Accountabilities:
Create Inclusion - knowing the business value of diverse teams modeling inclusion and embedding the value of diversity in the way they manage their teams.
Develop Talent - understand the skills experience aspirations and potential of their employees and coach themoncurrent performance and future potential. They ensure employees are receivingthe feedbackand insight needed to grow develop and realize their purpose.
Empower Teams - connect the team to the organization by aligning goals purpose and organizational objectives and holding them to account. They provide the support needed to remove barriers and connect their team to the broader ecosystem
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Kite Pharma is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and is dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment comprised of diverse perspectives backgrounds and experiences. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race color religion national origin sex age sexual orientation physical or mental disabilitygenetic information or characteristic gender identity and expression veteran status or other non-job related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal state and local order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974 and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact for assistance. NOTICE: EMPLOYEE POLYGRAPH PROTECTION ACT Our environment respects individual differences and recognizes each employee as an integral member of our company. Our workforce reflects these values and celebrates the individuals who make up our growing team. Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.
Kite is a biopharmaceutical company engaged in the development of innovative cancer immunotherapies with a goal of providing rapid long-term durable response and eliminating the burden of chronic care. The company is focused on chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) and T cell receptor (TCR) engineered cell therapies designed to empower the immune systems ability to recognize and kill tumors. Kite is based in Santa Monica CA. For more information on Kite please visit . Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at jobs in the United States:
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About Company
Kite is dedicated to curing cancer. Learn about the science of cell therapy, our cancer research, and our cancer treatments in the pipeline.