Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs CMC

JR United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; Remote; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing life sciences consultancy seeks an Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs – CMC to lead regulatory strategy for biologics and advanced therapies. This fully remote role suits experienced professionals ready to engage directly with biotech clients and navigate global regulatory pathways.

Benefits

Fully remote, flexible working environment

Career progression

Exposure to cutting-edge biologics

Qualifications

• 8–12 years of experience in CMC Regulatory Affairs.
• Strong biologics expertise (e.g. mAbs, cell/gene therapy).
• Proven track record in leading global submissions.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and implementation of CMC regulatory strategies.
• Serve as primary regulatory contact for clients and Health Authorities.
• Oversee preparation, review, and submission of regulatory documents.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs

Biologics expertise

Stakeholder management

Client-facing interaction

Scientific understanding

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Client:

AL Solutions

Location:

edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

A fast-growing and forward-thinking life sciences consultancy is seeking an Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs – CMC to lead regulatory strategy and execution across a dynamic portfolio of biologic and advanced therapy programs. This fully remote opportunity is ideal for an experienced, client-facing regulatory professional ready to make a broader strategic impact.

As an Associate Director, you will work directly with biotech clients across early- and late-stage development, taking the lead on CMC regulatory activities and guiding project teams through global regulatory pathways.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and implementation of CMC regulatory strategies for biologics across development and post-approval stages
• Serve as the primary regulatory point of contact for client projects and Health Authority interactions
• Oversee preparation, review, and submission of INDs, IMPDs, BLAs, MAAs, variations, and supplements
• Contribute to internal regulatory intelligence and advise cross-functional teams on evolving regulatory expectations
• Support strategic client engagements, including proposal development and consultation meetings
• Mentor and guide junior regulatory team members on CMC-related matters

Your Profile:

• 8–12 years of experience in CMC Regulatory Affairs, with strong biologics expertise (e.g. mAbs, cell/gene therapy, ATMPs)
• Proven track record leading global submissions across the product lifecycle
• Strong scientific understanding of drug development, manufacturing, and quality systems
• Previous experience in a consultancy, CRO, or agile biotech environment is highly desirable
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including client-facing interactions
• EU-based preferred, but global applicants with relevant experience will be considered

What’s On Offer:

• Associate Director-level role with strategic influence across multiple client programs
• Fully remote, flexible working environment
• Exposure to cutting-edge biologics and global regulatory frameworks
• Career progression in a collaborative, fast-paced consultancy
• Opportunity to work with top-tier clients across the EU and US markets