This is what you will do:
The Senior Manager, Regulatory Project Manager (RPM) is the RPM Lead for identified projects and can be assigned to a Regulatory Sub Team (RST) to project run RST activities. When assigned to an RST, the Senior Manager, RPM is the operational strategic partner of the Global Regulatory Lead (GRL), the RPM RST Roles and Responsibilities (R&R) are outlined in the RST Playbook. When assigned to a major project the RPM Lead coordinates Submission Sub Team (SST) meetings and develops timelines to support regulatory filings. Creates and maintains the Submission Project Plan and Content Plan through cross functional project team discussions and, prepares timeline visuals highlighting the critical path to submission. The Senior Manager, RPM also supports the development and maintenance of RPM processes and tools
You will be responsible for:
1. As RPM Lead for identified projects, you will be responsible for:Developing Timelines for preparation and submission of Global Regulatory Filings including initial INDs, responses to questions (RtQs), Briefing Packages, BLAs/ NDAs/ MAAs and maintenance submissions;Creating and maintaining Submission Project Plans, Content Plans and Responsibility Matrices through cross functional discussions;Proactively monitoring timelines for key program activities and tracking submission deliverables to maintain target submission dates;Preparing the Regulatory Submission Timelines and Visual Overview, highlighting documents on a Critical Path;Coordinating Submission Subteam (SST) meetings in conjunction with the GRL and Submission Leads, to discuss and align on activities, timelines, progress and resolution of issues;Identifying potential issues that could impact the target submission date and lead cross functional discussions to reach consensus around a solution;Providing a weekly/ monthly outlook on upcoming submission activities to Project Teams (deliverables and review timelines);Oversight of Content Planning process;Coordinating submission documents through the review cycles;Running overall completeness of the Content Plans I the applicable information management systems;Cooridnating with the RegulatoryOperations (RegOps~) Lead on submission timelines and document status.Running Health Authority requests to ensure responses are submitted within the requested agency timeline while keeping relevant stakeholders in the loop.
2. Acting as the Point of Contact for Strategy, Program and Portfolio Management (SPPM) to ensure Regulatory Information in PLANIT is up to date and aligned within RA;
3. Providing RPM support to the RST aligned to RPMs R&R outlined in the RST Playbook;
4. Supporting regulatory submission process improvement activities and establishing repeatable processes utilizing key technologies, tools and processes;
5. Supporting the RPM team in setting standards to ensure alignment across programs;
6. Supporting the development of Project Management tools to be used by the wider GRA organization;
7. Supporting any other assigned RPM activities as directed by the head of RPM.
You will need to have:
8. A minimum of 5 years pharmaceutical or other related industry experience with 3+ years of direct Regulatory Project Management (project management) experience;
9. Strong verbal and written communication and presentation skills;
10. Strong project management, organizational and planning skills;
11. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively and build relationships with cross-functional teams;
12. Good understanding of submission deliverable dependencies and ability to reflect this in project plans in order to create and maintain detailed submission schedules (as MS-Project tasks), knowledge of One Pager Pro and/ or Office Timeline Pro is a plus;
13. In-depth understanding of the internal and external interdependencies among submission activities that could have an impact on the schedule or quality of a submission to ensure that submission goals are met in a timely manner and to the highest quality;
14. The ability to multi-task, pay close attention to detail, and follow projects through to completion to meet deadlines;
15. The ability to work independently (with minimal supervision), as well as work in a team environment with changing timelines and priorities;
16. The ability to adhere to strict project timelines and budgets, and to advise teams and management of impacts and changes in project timelines;
17. The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without an accommodation to: use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; problem solve; engage in complex and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.
We would prefer for you to have:
18. Demonstarted Ability to run ambiguity;
19. Strong Knowledge of applicable Regulatory Agency regulations, guidelines and/or specifications (e.g. FDA, EMA, ICH etc.);
20. Highly knowledgeable in CTD/eCTD structure and requirements and a solid understanding of submission requirements for global submission types (e.g. IND, BLA, NDA, MAA and CTA etc.);
21. Good experience and familiarity with Regulatory Information Management, and content/ document management tools;
22. Knowledge of Starting Point templates or similar;
23. Great Interest and ability for training and mentoring younger members of the RPM Team.
Date Posted
08-Nov-2024
Closing Date
14-Dec-2024Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.