Director, Regulatory Affairs

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals; Zürich; On-site; CHF 211,000 - 231,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals, a commercial‑stage biopharmaceutical company, is seeking a Director, Regulatory Affairs based in Switzerland. This role leads strategic regulatory activities for drug development and lifecycle management across US and OUS, with authority for Swiss submissions and interactions.

Fluency in German is required for collaboration across markets. You will shape regulatory strategies, liaise with authorities, and guide a cross‑functional team to ensure timely approvals and

Qualifications

• BS degree required; PharmD or PhD preferred.
• Extensive regulatory affairs experience in biopharma (≥10 years).
• Experience with US and/or OUS marketing applications (BLAs/MAAs) and lifecycle management.
• Familiarity with regulatory submissions, safety reports, DSURs, and Investigator Brochures.
• Fluency in German language.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic regulatory leadership for drug development and commercial programs, supporting US and/or OUS submissions and health authority interactions.
• Exercise delegated regulatory decision‑making authority for Swiss entity.
• Support interactions with health authorities and meetings to facilitate reviews and approvals.
• Develop regulatory strategies to reduce risk and identify opportunities to accelerate development.
• Lead and support regulatory submissions, including INDs/CTAs, BLAs/MAAs, and post‑approval variations.
• Interpret regulatory expectations for internal/external stakeholders to ensure compliant program objectives.
• Develop policies, procedures, and best practices for a rapidly growing company.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Leadership

Cross‑functional collaboration

Verbal & written communication

German language

Education

BS degree

PharmD or PhD preferred

Tools

eCTD

e-publishing

Job description

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals is a commercial‑stage biopharmaceutical company developing and commercializing novel therapies for diseases with unmet need, with a focus on cardiovascular indications. With deep expertise in immunology and inflammation, Kiniksa is advancing a growing portfolio of approved and investigational medicines, anchored by its lead product, ARCALYST®, the first and only FDA‑approved therapy for recurrent pericarditis. Grounded in rigorous science and bold innovation, the company fosters a highly collaborative, patient‑first culture led by accomplished life sciences leaders. At Kiniksa, talented individuals are trusted and empowered to make a real impact—shaping the future of medicine while improving the lives of patients who need it most.

The Director, Regulatory Affairs, reports to the Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs and Writing (US based) and provides strategic regulatory leadership for drug development and commercial project(s)/program(s). This role supports US and/or outside-US (OUS) regulatory submissions and health authority interactions and develops strategies to reduce risk and identify opportunities to accelerate development in line with corporate objectives and timelines. The Director combines strategic leadership with hands‑on support across early‑and late‑stage development and post‑approval lifecycle management and collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to execute program objectives in compliance with applicable regulations.

This role is based in Switzerland.

Responsibilities (including, But Not Limited To)

• Provide strategic regulatory leadership for assigned drug development and commercial programs, supporting US and/or OUS regulatory submissions, health authority interactions, and lifecycle management activities in line with corporate objectives and timelines.
• Exercise delegated regulatory decision‑making authority for assigned programs on behalf of the Swiss entity.
• Support interactions with US and/or OUS health authorities, including preparing for and contributing to meetings to facilitate timely review and approval of initial applications and subsequent submissions.
• Develop regulatory strategies to reduce risk, identify opportunities to accelerate development, and support post‑approval changes and lifecycle objectives for marketed products.
• Provide leadership and hands‑on support to the regulatory team in managing, planning, coordinating, and preparing US and/or OUS regulatory submissions, including clinical trial applications (e.g., INDs and CTAs), marketing applications (e.g., BLAs and MAAs), drug master files, amendments, safety reports, annual updates, post‑approval supplements and variations, renewals, and other lifecycle maintenance submissions, as applicable.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory expectations to internal and external stakeholders to execute program objectives in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Strategic leadership and development of policies, procedures, and best practices commensurate with the requirements of a rapidly growing company.

Standout Skills For Impact

• Ability to set regulatory strategies while taking a hands‑on approach to all regulatory activities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple functional areas in a matrixed team environment.
• Strategic thinking that balances near‑term objectives with long‑term goals and outcomes.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate regulatory viewpoints to a diverse audience.
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative and fast‑paced team environment.

Qualifications And Experience

• BS degree required; PharmD or PhD preferred. A minimum of 10 years of Regulatory Affairs experience within the biopharmaceutical industry is required.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements supporting clinical development, marketing applications, and post‑approval lifecycle management in the US and/or OUS markets.
• Prior experience successfully supporting US and/or OUS marketing application submissions (e.g., BLAs and MAAs) and post‑approval regulatory activities, with experience across early- and late-stage development and commercial product lifecycle management.
• Experience preparing and supporting US and/or OUS regulatory submissions, including clinical trial applications, safety reports, Investigator Brochures, DSURs, briefing packages, and other regulatory documents as required.
• Experience supporting interactions with US and/or OUS health authorities.
• Experience working with multiple functional areas in a matrixed team environment is required.
• Experience with biologics drug development is highly desirable; experience in immunology/inflammation is a plus.
• Familiarity with eCTD and e-publishing systems for preparing regulatory submissions is a plus.
• Fluency in German Language.

Compensation decisions are based on objective criteria including role responsibilities, experience/qualifications, internal equity, geographic location, and external market benchmarks.

Pay Range

CHF210,800 - CHF231,000 CHF

Kiniksa is an Equal Opportunity employer and will consider you without regard to your race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, age, genetics, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other legally protected category. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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