Director, Regulatory Affairs

Veristat; United States; Remote; USD 195,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote working

Flexible time off

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Retirement plans

Job summary

Veristat is seeking a Director, Regulatory Affairs to lead strategic and operational regulatory consulting for client companies. This client-facing role manages interactions with FDA and Health Authorities, guiding development from early programs to NDA/BLA submissions.

You will prepare regulatory documents, mentor cross-functional teams, and collaborate with business development and marketing. A strong CRO/pharma background, ICH-GCP knowledge, and exceptional scientific writing are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science, toxicology, pharmacology, engineering or related field.
• Advanced scientific degree (Master’s, Ph.D. or Pharm.D.) preferred, with trial-focused training.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic regulatory advice to clients, from early development to NDA/BLA stages.
• Individually prepare regulatory documentation (IND, NDA/BLA modules, ODD, designations).
• Lead scientific interactions with internal cross-functional teams and agency stakeholders (FDA).
• Maintain client-facing relationships and support business development and marketing efforts.
• Mentor and guide regulatory staff on regulatory strategy and submissions.

Skills

Regulatory Strategy

Regulatory Submissions

Lead Cross-functional Teams

ICH GCP Knowledge

Clinical Trials Regulatory

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/related field

Advanced degree (MSc/PhD/PharmD) preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

Job Description:

Director, Regulatory Affairs

Director Regulatory Affairs, responsible for strategic and operational regulatory consulting for client companies. The Director RA will be client facing and will be responsible amongst others for:

• Strategic Advice to clients, with focus on early development through to NDA/ BLA
• Independent preparation of regulatory documentation such as US IND, NDA/BLA modules, ODD, Fast track / other designations, FDA advice requests.
• Scientific Interaction with internal cross functional teams
• Client facing & Agency point of contact: Interaction with clients and FDA, lead interactions with Health Authorities
• Internal BD & marketing facing role

Make an Impact at Veristat!

Join a global team with more than 30 years of expertise accelerating life-changing therapies to patients worldwide.

• 105+ approved therapies for marketing applications prepared by Veristat
• 480+ oncology projects in the past 5 years
• 350+ rare disease projects delivered in the past 5 years
• Flexible, inclusive culture — 70% remote workforce, 66% women-led teams

Learn more about our core valueshere!

What we offer

• The estimated hiring range for this role is $195K-223K plus applicable bonus. This hiring range is specific to the US and will vary for other regions based upon local market data. Final salary is ultimately decided upon taking into account a wide range of factors, including but not limited to: skills and experience, licensure and certifications, education, specific location and dynamic market data.

• Benefits vary by location and may include:

• Remote working

• Flexible time off

• Paid holidays

• Medical insurance

• Tuition reimbursement

• Retirement plans

What we look for

• Bachelor’s degree in science, toxicology, pharmacology, engineering or related field; Advanced Scientific degree such as Master’s degree, Ph.D. or Pharm.D. preferred, with applied training relevant to clinical trials.
• 10 years of relevant experience working directly for a CRO/ Pharmaceutical Company, with a minimum 5 years of experience leading regulatory development projects.
• Thorough knowledge of International Conference on Harmonisation (ICH) Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines and other applicable regulatory rules and guidelines as well as of medical terminology, clinical trials, and clinical research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including grammatical and technical writing skills, and familiarity with moderately complex study designs and regulatory requirements that apply to Phase I-IV clinical trials are required.
• In-depth knowledge of the relationship and regulatory obligation of the contract research organization (CRO) industry with pharmaceutical / biotech companies.
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example with demonstrated skill for technical and supervisory leadership of staff.
• Skilled in use of computer software, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, and ability to learn new applications.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Veristat is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.