Manager Regulatory Affairs

Manager Regulatory Affairs vacancy for a globally operating Zurich based company in the Pharma sector.

Your tasks:

• Collaborates with Global, Regional counterparts, Local Regulatory Affairs, to manage all aspects of regulatory activities throughout the product life cycle.
• May be regulatory lead or support a more senior regulatory lead for assigned assets and/or projects
• May present regional regulatory strategies to leadership/senior management
• Stays current with regulations/guidance in the region for impact on drug development plans, registration, and life cycle management to maximize the positive outcomes of the regulatory applications and maintain regulatory compliance.
• Provides regulatory expertise on drug development, registration and/or post-marketing compliance and life cycle management.
• Monitors the relevant regional regulations/guidance for programs in area of responsibility and participates in the review of new legislation and regulatory procedural guidelines, as applicable
• Participates, as appropriate, and authors/reviews internal procedures and processes.
• Actively pursues the tracking and fulfillment of post marketing commitments.
• Understands and interprets complex scientific issues for products of responsibility as it relates to regulatory requirements and strategy.
• Supports Access to Medicines initiatives to develop and implement innovative patient access strategies
• Develops effective working relationships with LOC Regulatory Lead, Regional and Global Regulatory Team, Cross-functional Teams; company's consultants and Business Partners as required
• Effectively communicates the regulatory strategies, submission plans and timelines, probability of success, and impact assessments of trends, regulations and changes related to assigned programs.
• Accountable for working with other RA functions and/or vendor to ensure that regulatory submissions and approvals are achieved on schedule within area of responsibility
• Understands importance of regulatory documents for value and access discussions and partners with access functions to support access applications as needed
• Leads or supports preparation activities for meetings with Health Authorities for the assigned program, as required.
  Oversees LOC interactions with Health Authorities in Growth & Emerging Markets for responsible programs
• Interacts directly with HA (EUCAN), as required.
• Effectively communicates and manages meeting outcome and next steps, as required.

Your experience/knowledge:

• BSc. Advanced scientific related degree preferred; BA accepted based on experience.
• A minimum of 4 years of experience in drug regulatory affairs preferably within the EU/GEM region.
• Experience with advanced therapeutic medical products (Cell & gene therapy) will be advantageous.
• Solid regulatory experience, including knowledge of regulations and guidance governing drugs and biologics in all phases of development for Emerging markets and/or EUCAN Markets (relevant to role as well as leading interaction with Health Authorities.
• Has basic regulatory procedure knowledge with major health authorities in the region
• Analyzes issues with attention to detail and makes reasoned recommendations
• Promotes an inclusive culture and expresses empathy for others
  Is able to carry out assigned activities within reasonable time
• Adapts to changing circumstances and is able to build and maintain relationships
• Receives and gives feedback; expresses ideas, questions, and disagreement
• Is self-aware and able to function effectively while meeting the multiple challenges of daily life with a sense of energy, vitality, and confidence
• Fluency in English

Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Work setting: Hybrid
Sector: Pharma
Start: 09/2025
Duration: 8months +
Workload: 100%
Ref.Nr.: BH 23294

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Due to Swiss work permit restrictions, only applications from Swiss nationals, EU citizens, and current work-permit holders for Switzerland will be considered.

Applications are welcomed from individuals of all genders, age groups, sexual orientations, personal expressions, ethnic backgrounds, and religious beliefs. Therefore, there is no requirement to provide gender information or a photo in the application.

As per client requirements, information about marital status, nationality, date of birth, and a valid Swiss work permit is needed. For applicants with disabilities, potential solutions can be explored with the end client.