Director of Regulatory Affairs

Nova Pneuma, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 195,000 - 265,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Pneuma, Inc. is seeking a senior Regulatory Affairs leader to manage all regulatory activities from pre-IND through NDA, ensuring compliant strategies and timely submissions.

You will collaborate with R&D, PV, and commercial teams, liaise with regulators, and oversee documentation across global programs. You will provide regulatory leadership, drive strategies for drug-device combinations, and guide teams on complex regulatory requirements to accelerate development and post-market

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline or commensurate experience.
• 10–12+ years senior regulatory experience in biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry with direct regulatory affairs experience with drug/device combinations.
• Experience with IND/NDA submissions and regulatory support for commercial products (NDA) is a plus.
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 210, 211, 820; ISO 13485; EU MDR 2017/745 and related standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Experience in GMP-regulated environments and regulatory certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop regulatory strategies for IND through NDA submissions.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure regulatory compliance throughout product lifecycle.
• Direct regulatory activities for maintenance and post-market requirements.
• Serve as liaison for regulatory authorities and external partners.
• Prepare regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, Technical File) with cross-functional data.
• Maintain regulatory document systems and track interactions.
• Provide updates toExecutive Team and project teams; establish SOPs.

Skills

FDA submissions

IND filing

NDA experience

Pharmacovigilance

Global submissions

Regulatory leadership

Cross-functional

Regulatory standards

Project mgmt

Drug-device combos

Education

Bachelor's degree in science

10+ years regulatory experience

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Nova Pneuma, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Lee’s Pharmaceutical Holdings Limited, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing and commercializing innovative therapies for the acute treatment of serious medical conditions—where rapid therapeutic effect can make a meaningful difference for patients.

Our team is driven by urgency, scientific rigor, and the conviction that innovation must translate into real-world benefit—simple, fast, and patient-friendly solutions that redefine how acute conditions are treated.

Job Summary

Manages all regulatory activities for the company. Develops and implements regulatory strategies for internal product development. Works with partners representing company’s interests and support partners’ filing and regulatory activities. Provides counsel to other R&D and Commercial product team members. Ensures timely preparation of organized and scientifically valid regulatory documents and submissions. Provides expertise in translating regulatory requirements into practical, workable plans. Contact person for regulatory agencies. Manages regulatory document system, including the archival storage and protection of regulatory filings.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement regulatory strategies for successful submission of product candidates from pre-IND stage through the product approval process.
• Collaborate with project teams to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product development and product lifecycle.
• Direct regulatory activities for maintenance and continued compliance of commercial product(s).
• Serve as the liaison for regulatory authorities.
• Work with partners on their regulatory submissions, including attendance of recurring meetings and document preparation for sections that the company is responsible for
• Act as company PV/Drug Safety representative and point of contact with external partners.
• Provide leadership to direct report(s) and regulatory guidance to project teams
• Prepare regulatory submissions (e.g. IND, NDA, Technical File) by coordinating work cross functionally on data requirements to create content with in a timely manner.
• Develop sound internal policies, standards and strategies related to submissions and identify risks associated with that strategy.
• Review and approve regulatory submission documents to ensure compliance with industry and regulatory standards.
• Maintain IND, NDA, and other regulatory submission documents including tracking of all regulatory interactions.
• Manage and prepare post-market filings and product safety reports (e.g., Annual Reports, DSUR, PSUR, REMS Annual Report, Supplements, Technical Documentation File lifecycle maintenance, responses to regulatory information requests).
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to the Executive Team and project teams.
• Establish and maintain regulatory SOPs.
• Regulatory surveillance and monitoring to ensure compliance with current regulations. Work with SMEs to assess impact of new or revised regulations to procedures and programs.

Skills required

• Previous work with FDA on regulatory submissions (work with EMA, CDE, Notified Body, etc. is a plus)
• Must have IND filing experience and regulatory submissions related to clinical studies; direct regulatory experience supporting commercial products (NDA experience) is a plus
• Experience with drug safety and pharmacovigilance is preferred
• Hands-on experience preparing domestic and international regulatory submissions, ideally for both pharmaceutical drug-device combination products and medical devices.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective communication of complex regulatory issues.
• Effectively communicate risks/benefits of available options to address such complex issues.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work in a hands-on environment.
• Ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to effectively assemble large volumes of accurate data for regulatory (and other) submissions.
• Ability to work with partners collaboratively and constructively for regulatory filings where partner is responsible for the dossier
• Solid background in pharmaceutical science and experience applying that knowledge to complex regulatory issues, including CMC, pre-clinical, and clinical aspects.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to work effectively in project teams.
• Strong analytical, evaluation, and interpretation skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment within milestone driven timelines.

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific discipline (Chemistry, Biology, biotechnology or related field) or commensurate experience; advanced degree preferred.
• 10 to 12+ years relevant senior regulatory experience in the biotechnology/pharmaceutical industry with direct regulatory affairs experience with drug/device combination products from pre-IND to NDA
• Familiarity with 21 CFR Part 210, 211 and 820, ISO 13485, EU MDR 2017/745 and other regulatory standards related to drug-device combination products.
• Experience with authoring documents for regulatory submissions (IND, NDA, Annual Reports, Supplements, Technical Documentation File). Proven track record of producing clear and concise documents that effectively communicate complex information.
• Experience with commercial products, Drug Safety/ Pharmacovigilance (adverse event reporting, DSUR, PSUR, REMS Annual Reports and audits), product approval process, and post-market surveillance
• Proficient written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong project management skills to manage complex regulatory project and meet deadlines.
• Regulatory certification or training preferred
• Experience in GMP-regulated pharmaceuticals, medical devices, or other regulated industry environment

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Potentially prolonged periods standing.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Must be willing to travel.

Compensation & EEO

The base salary for this role starts at $230,000. Individual pay may vary based on additional factors, including, and without limitation, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Our compensation package also includes diverse health and other comprehensive benefits.

Nova Pneuma, Inc. is proud to be an EEO Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender identity, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.