Regulatory Submissions Ass Manager II

Fortrea; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a Regulatory Submissions Manager II to lead global and regional regulatory submissions, with a strong emphasis on EU CTR and CTIS, across Europe and beyond. The role requires coordinating with project teams, local regulatory bodies, and external authorities to ensure timely approvals and regulatory compliance.

You will own submission strategies, manage timelines, and mentor junior staff while supporting audits, inspections, and process improvements across trial start-up

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of Regulatory Affairs or Clinical Trial Start-up experience.
• Hands-on EU CTR/CTIS experience including submissions and workflows.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage regulatory submissions to RA, IRB/EC, and Third Bodies.
• Track approvals against milestones and timelines.
• Coordinate responses to authority queries within defined timelines.
• Lead or support EU CTR submissions via CTIS and manage user access.
• Mentor junior team members and support process improvements.

Skills

Regulatory submissions

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Client-facing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences

Tools

CTIS

Regulatory submission systems

Job description

Job Description We are looking for a Regulatory Submissions Ass Manager II to support global and regional clinical trials through high-quality regulatory submissions across Europe and beyond. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely approvals, regulatory compliance, and successful study start-up, with a strong focus on EU Clinical Trial Regulation (CTR) and CTIS operations. You will work in a matrix, client-facing environment, collaborating closely with project teams, start-up leads, local regulatory teams, and external authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage Regulatory Authority (RA), IRB/EC, and Third Body submissions for assigned clinical trials, including: Submission strategy, planning, and timeline management
• Tracking approvals against project milestones (GL, RTE)
• Coordinating responses to authority queries within defined timelines
• Lead or support EU CTR submissions via CTIS, including: Preparation, submission, and maintenance of CTIS applications
• Managing CTIS user access and acting as CTIS back-up when required
• Advising internal teams on CTR/CTIS processes and expectations
• Prepare, review, and quality-check core regulatory packages and country-specific submission packages
• Ensure all deliverables comply with applicable regulations, guidance, SOPs, and client requirements
• Provide regulatory guidance to project teams by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of global and EU regulatory requirements
• Liaise with or support local teams in communications with Regulatory Authorities, Ethics Committees, and Third Bodies
• Identify and proactively escalation risks to timelines, quality, or approvals
• Support audits, inspections, and resolution of findings
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including SOP development and optimization
• Mentor junior team members and support overall team capability building

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 4 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Submissions, or Clinical Trial Start-up within pharma, biotech, or CRO
• Hands-on experience with EU CTR and CTIS is required, including: Preparing and submitting applications in CTIS, Managing CTIS workflows, timelines, and user access, Responding to CTIS-related authority questions
• Solid understanding of RA, IRB/EC, and Third Body submission processes
• Experience supporting global or regional clinical trials
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple submissions and deadlines
• Confident communicator able to work with cross-functional and client stakeholders

At Fortrea, we're all about turning the impossible into "I'm possible." Together, we break barriers to deliver exceptional service to our patients, fueled by a shared commitment to teamwork and excellence. Regardless of your role, we're all family, working together to achieve extraordinary results. At Fortrea, your career isn't just a job – it's a journey of making the exceptional possible, every day.