Director, Regulatory Affairs
- Employer
- Arcellx Inc.
- Location
- Gaithersburg, MD
- Start date
- Sep 10, 2021
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- Discipline
- Regulatory, Regulatory Affairs
- Required Education
- Bachelors Degree
- Position Type
- Full time
- Hotbed
- BioCapital
Arcellx is a venture-backed, early-stage biotech company focused on the development of novel cell-based cancer therapies. The company has a team of biotechnology professionals with expertise in biologics discovery, characterization, and development. Lead products will incorporate proprietary technologies that enhance tumor-specific killing by genetically engineered human immune cells. Arcellx's vision is to bring ARC-sparX platform cell therapies to millions of patients who can self-administer prescribed sparX proteins under the care of academic and community practices.
Primary Objective
Arcellx is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs who will help lead and drive the company's regulatory approval strategy and implementation, as well as overseeing post-approval regulatory requirements. This individual is expected to cultivate productive relationships with regulatory authorities. Leading a small team, this individual is expected interface and effectively communicate with cross-functional members of the Arcellx team. The incumbent fulfills a critical and highly visible role, making substantial contributions to the company.
Main Accountabilities:
- Develop and execute global regulatory strategies.
- Lead program teams in preparing regulatory submissions including briefing documents, IND/CTA/BLA filings, and marketing applications.
- Establish regulatory strategies for programs including non-clinical study plans, regulatory requirements for clinical studies and marketing approvals.
- Oversee preparation of responses to regulatory authority queries
- Plan and lead meetings with regulatory authorities, including end of phase meetings, pre-submission meetings, etc.
- Prepare for and lead the organization during regulatory inspections.
- Maintain detailed knowledge of global regulatory environment relevant for cell therapies and regenerative medicine including accelerated review programs.
- Manage critical regulatory issues and work with team members to resolve issues related to CMC, non-clinical studies, and clinical development.
- Collaborate with external consultants, clinicians, CROs to provide regulatory guidance.
- Manage and monitor preparation of high-quality regulatory submissions.
- Participate in and conduct due diligence/licensing evaluations as necessary.
- Support internal develop and manufacturing teams and provide direction on the interpretation and application of global regulations and guidance related to Cell Therapy and proteins.
- Escalate issues to Management that affect registration, regulatory compliance and continued lifecycle management of the product.
Preferred Qualifications:
- A minimum of a Bachelor's and or undergraduate degree in biological, pharmaceutical, chemical or engineering sciences is required.
- A minimum of 10+ years of experience inclusive of postgraduate education and/or pharmaceutical or health care industry experience or equivalent is required.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience developing or contributing to global regulatory strategies while working in a regulatory affairs or related function (i.e., R&D, quality, reg compliance) is required.
- Experience in biologics is required.
- Knowledge of FDA regulations is required.
- Experience directly writing submission documents that support clinical trials, marketing applications, and lifecycle management is highly preferred.
- Experience with regulations or product development in gene therapy, such as CAR-Ts, AAVs, or CRISPR technology etc. is highly preferred.
- Good understanding of regulatory precedent in the area and requirements for early/late development is preferred.
- Solid understanding of biology, chemistry and/or engineering relevant to pharmaceutical industry is required.
- Experience leading interactions with Health Authorities is required.
- An understanding of health authority laws, regulations, guidance and regulation submission routes available for assigned products is preferred.
Competencies:
- Commitment to ethical scientific investigations and rigorous experimental methods.
- Ability and desire to multitask and function in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
- Sense of urgency in performance of duties.
- Interpersonal skills that promote a collaborative and productive lab environment.
- Effective and efficient written and oral communication skills.
Without exception, applicants must submit both a cover letter and resume to be considered for these positions and must have experience in one of the fields listed above.
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