Director, Regulatory Affairs

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; South San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off and holidays

Equity incentive awards

Job summary

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in South San Francisco seeks a Director, Regulatory Affairs to oversee regional/global regulatory submissions, ensuring strategies align with therapeutic area direction and corporate objectives.

You will lead SOP development, regulatory operations, and inspection readiness while coordinating with outside contractors and internal teams. The role reports to the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and requires strong project management, communication, and multi-project

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline with 15 years' pharmaceutical experience, incl. 10 years in regulatory affairs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-starter able to work independently as well as in a team.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Regulatory Affairs certification (RAPS) or equivalent is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation of Ex-US regulatory submissions (EMA, PMDA, Health Canada, etc.).
• Lead cross-functional teams to deliver submissions and HA outcomes with expert project management.
• Act as regulatory operations representative for drug development programs and milestones.
• Maintain submission trackers and coordinate with authors/reviewers to meet timelines.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for regulatory documents/data.
• Provide regulatory policy support for GxP practices.
• Prepare regulatory operations SOPs and review SOPs from other departments.
• Liaise for publications orders, FOI requests, etc.
• Set up training sessions and provide ongoing support as needed.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory submissions

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Job description

Reporting to the Vice President of Regulatory Affairs-, this position is specifically responsible for the oversight of regional and/or global regulatory submissions and ensures strategies are in accordance with therapeutic area direction and corporate objectives. The Director, Regulatory Affairs will also oversee SOP development and other compliance functions in Regulatory Affairs as well as support inspection readiness for Rigel.

Employees designated as onsite or hybrid are expected to be onsite at Rigel’s South San Francisco headquarters during business hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays each week. Employees designated as remote are expected to be onsite during business hours on Wednesdays and Thursdays at least twice per month, and more frequently as business needs require.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides strategic direction and oversight in the preparation of Ex-US regulatory submissions (EMA, PMDA, Health Canada etc.) CTA and marketing application submissions.
• Leads cross functional project teams to deliver successful submissions/filings and outcomes with Health Authorities (HA) for highly complex programs by providing expert and effective project management oversight, direction, planning, and execution.
• Acts as regulatory operations representative for drug development programs via the project team by identifying, driving, tracking and delivering key milestones/objectives.
• Responsible for submission preparation tracker for more complex submissions, including follow-up with authors/reviewers to meet or exceed timeline expectations.
• In conjunction with technical departments, acts as primary liaison with outside contractors to coordinate obtaining and completing regulatory documents/data.
• Lends regulatory expertise and policy support for good pharmaceutical development practices (GCPs, GMPs and GLPs).
• Prepares needed regulatory operations Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs); provides regulatory review of SOPs from other departments as necessary.
• Acts as key liaison for ordering publications, guidelines, FOI requests, etc. for the department.
• Sets up training sessions for appropriate individuals and provides ongoing support as needed.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in scientific discipline with 15 years' pharmaceutical experience of which 10 years are in regulatory affairs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Self-starter able to work independently as well as being a team player
• Strong project management and organizational skills with emphasis on attention to detail
• Capable of effectively handling multiple projects
• Regulatory Affairs Professional Society or similar certificate a plus

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

The anticipated salary range for this position is National $200,000 to $235,000 and, if applicable, Premium Market (SFBA/NYC/Boston Area) $220,000 to $260,000. The actual salary offered will depend on several factors, including experience, qualifications, geographic location, internal equity, and business needs.

This position is eligible to participate in Rigel's annual bonus program and is eligible for equity incentive awards, subject to the terms of the applicable plans. This position is not commission-based.

Rigel offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life and disability insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 401(k) plan; paid time off; paid company holidays; and other benefits.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk; sit; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
• WORK ENVIRONMENT: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Some travel may be required.

Rigel Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by the law.