Job Application for Associate Director Regulatory Affairs EMEA- Fixed Term Contract at Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

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Position Summary:

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As our Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs EMEA, you drive optimal EMEA regulatory strategies for assigned products during product development and manage EMEA regulatory objectives (nonclinical, clinical) in alignment with department and corporate goals. You work closely with cross functional project teams to support product development, global clinical trials and marketing approvals, while ensuring that EMEA regulatory strategies are implemented and EMEA requirements for the assigned projects are achieved. You will initially be focusing on some of Ultragenyx marketed/pipeline programs and the respective regulatory strategies including their execution. You possess appropriate knowledge of EMEA rules, regulations, and guidance governing drugs, biologics and ATMPs (e.g. gene therapy) in late phases of development and post-marketing. Strong communication skills are required.

Work Model:

Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.

Responsibilities:

Provides strategic and technical input on regulatory requirements to development teams
Participates in regulatory strategy development and executes the strategy
Provides input on development plans
Reviews regulatory documents
Coordinates sections of major applications (IND, NDA, BLA, MAA etc)
Assists in preparing label text
Tracks PMCs/PMRs
May be Primary liaison with Regulatory Agencies
Manages planning, preparation and execution of agency meetings
Leads Agency response processes
Manage the coordination between global and local regulatory partners

Requirements:

Minimum BS/BA in life sciences
Advanced degree preferred
At least 8 years regulatory experience
Sound knowledge of global regulatory framework, drug development and post approval requirements
Specific knowledge and experience of the regulatory requirements in the GCC region is required
Travel requirements less than 10%
Fluent in English, Arabic is a plus
This position can be located either in UK, Switzerland or Dubai (Applicants must be in possession of a valid work permit for the location)

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Full Time employees across the globe enjoy a range of benefits, including, but not limited to:

· Generous vacation time and public holidays observed by the company

· Volunteer days

· Long term incentive and Employee stock purchase plans or equivalent offerings

· Employee wellbeing benefits

· Fitness reimbursement

· Tuition sponsoring

· Professional development plans

* Benefits vary by region and country

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