Manager/Sr Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC

Manager/Sr Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC Job Description

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Job Description

The CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) Regulatory Affairs International Affiliate Team is seeking a motivated, curious, flexible, and culturally aware regulatory professional to join our diverse, globally dispersed team. This full-time position is based in Gilead's Singapore office and is for the role of CMC Regulatory Affairs (Senior) Manager . The successful candidate will report to the CMC Regulatory Affairs International Affiliate Team Leader and will primarily be responsible for CMC activities in Australia and New Zealand.

Job overview/summary

CMC Regulatory Affairs (Senior) Manager serves as the CMC RA Affiliate for assigned products and territories, designing and executing CMC RA strategies that align PDM's (Pharmaceutical, Development, Manufacturing) CMC objectives with Affiliate's business goals, in collaboration with global teams.

Job responsibilities

• Ensure CMC regulatory submissions meet ICH and regional/local regulatory requirements.
• Plan, author, and submit CMC regulatory submissions, including clinical trial applications, amendments, supplements, marketing authorizations, post-approval variations, periodic reports, and license renewals.
• Lead discussions and negotiations with health authorities regarding CMC questions, ensuring responses are consistent and aligned with ICH and TGA guidelines.
• Manage document filing, retrieval, and dissemination functions following SOPs and work instructions.
• Assess CMC change controls against local regulations and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define strategies and filing plans, anticipating regulators' questions and responses.
• Contribute to global filing strategies, providing local/regional expertise and innovative, risk-based approaches.
• Support regulatory intelligence activities to stay abreast of CMC registration requirements and best practices.
• Ensure regulatory conformance and consistency for assigned products and communicate changes affecting labeling.
• Participate in or lead updates related to legislation changes and may support training or serve as a global project lead.

Skills and Competencies

• Ability to develop and implement regulatory strategies, author, and coordinate CMC regulatory documents.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple products/markets with tight timelines.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills with cultural sensitivity.
• Critical and strategic thinking to address current and future challenges.
• Ownership mentality and networking skills.
• Cultural awareness and ability to work with diverse teams.
• Adaptability, resilience, and independence in work approach.

Knowledge and Qualifications

• Scientific degree with at least 8 years of relevant experience (BSc) or 6 years (MSc), preferably in small molecule CMC regulatory activities; biologics experience is a plus.
• Fluent in English, with practical knowledge of ICH, EU, and Australian CMC regulatory requirements.
• Experience with regulatory submissions, including marketing authorizations and variations, especially in Australia/New Zealand.
• Experience in cross-functional teams and managing health authority interactions, with TGA experience being advantageous.
• Drug-device combination product experience is a plus.

Additional Information

For current Gilead employees and contractors: Please apply via the Internal Career Opportunities portal in Workday.

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