Associate Director

Scienta; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Scienta is seeking an Associate Director, Global Regulatory Affairs Strategy, to own and drive global regulatory strategy for early-stage RNA-based therapeutics. You will influence clinical development decisions, lead health authority interactions, and shape IND strategies from the outset.

The role requires strategic leadership beyond individual submissions and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Based in the US with hybrid flexibility, you can be located in Cambridge, MA or Philadelphia,

Job description

Associate Director by title. Global Regulatory Lead by responsibility.

How often do you see those two things together?

I'm partnering with an innovative, commercially established biotechnology company to recruit an Associate Director, Global Regulatory Affairs Strategy.

And what makes this opportunity particularly interesting isn't just the science. It's the level of ownership.

At a stage in your career where many companies would still have you supporting someone else's regulatory strategy, this opportunity gives you the chance to lead it yourself.

You’ll take ownership of global regulatory strategy for early-stage development programmes, helping shape the direction of innovative, next-generation RNA-based therapeutics.

Why is this opportunity different?

• Genuine global leadership: Take responsibility for developing and driving regulatory strategy, not simply executing it.
• Influence from the beginning: Work on early-stage assets where regulatory input can fundamentally shape clinical development decisions.
• Science at the forefront: Contribute to programmes involving innovative therapeutic technologies and complex regulatory challenges.
• A seat at the table: Partner closely with Clinical Development, Regulatory Affairs leadership and multidisciplinary programme teams to influence critical decisions.
• Strategic FDA engagement: Lead health authority interactions, shape IND strategies and navigate regulatory pathways to support successful development.

Who am I looking for?

I'm particularly interested in speaking with regulatory professionals who have a strong foundation in drug development and are comfortable thinking beyond individual submissions.

Pperhaps you're an experienced Senior Manager who has already been operating at a strategic level but hasn't yet had the opportunity?

Or you're an existing Associate Director looking for greater autonomy, more interesting science and genuine global leadership responsibilities?

Either way, the important thing is your ability to think strategically, challenge assumptions and influence the direction of development programmes.

Can be based from Cambridge, MA or Philadelphia. Hybrid flexibility is accepted!