Director, Regulatory Strategy

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 188,000 - 264,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Office in Irvine

Hybrid work environment

Stock equity

Job summary

Tarsus Pharmaceuticals in Irvine, CA, is seeking a Director of Regulatory Strategy to lead global regulatory activities with emphasis on US regulatory affairs pre- and post-approval. You will serve as regulatory lead for assigned projects and guide IND/CTA/NDA/MAA submissions, ensuring timing and quality.

The role requires 10+ years in regulatory affairs and an MS/PhD/PharmD, with strong communication, leadership, and project management skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of regulatory affairs experience with leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of US FDA and international guidance and drug development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory leadership on project teams for development and clinical regulatory affairs.
• Lead or oversee preparation of regulatory submissions (IND/CTA/NDA/MAA) and post-approval activities.
• Interpret regulatory authority feedback and communicate requirements to teams.
• Develop regulatory strategic plans and ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leads to plan, prioritize, and supervise activities.
• Mentor junior regulatory strategists and support business development/regulatory due diligence.
• Establish best practices and contribute to regulatory policy development.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Global regulatory affairs

US FDA knowledge

Project management

Communication skills

Education

MS/PhD/PharmD in regulatory/related field

Job description

About the Role

The Director, Regulatory Strategy will provide leadership on global regulatory activities for the assigned products, with a focus on US regulatory affairs both pre- and post-approval. The individual will function as the regulatory lead for their assigned projects. Experience in development and clinical regulatory activities and providing regulatory leadership on the project teams in this area is required. The candidate will also directly provide or oversee pre- and post-approval submissions activities. The candidate should have a good understanding of US FDA and international pharmaceutical guidance, regulations, drug development process, and industry standard practices. A high attention to detail, ability to coordinate and prioritize assigned activities according to project goals and strong interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, are desired. The candidate must have at least 10 years of regulatory affairs experience and a higher degree (MS, PhD or PharmD).

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Provide regulatory leadership on the project teams, with a focus on development and clinical regulatory affairs, but with good knowledge of other areas of regulatory affairs.
• Work with project teams to resolve complex project issues utilizing regulatory expertise and knowledge of regulatory requirements and regulations to strategically interpret, plan, and communicate requirements.
• Work in close collaboration with other functional leads to plan, prioritize, supervise and/or conduct project activities.
• Provide interpretation of regulatory authorities’ feedback, policies and guidelines.
• Develop regulatory strategic plans, either directly or in conjunction with project teams.
• Lead or oversee the preparation of regulatory submissions for assigned projects; responsible for quality and timeliness of IND/CTA/NDA/MAA and post-approval submissions.
• Work with cross-functional partners and contractors in the preparation, review, and completion of documents for regulatory submissions.
• Provide strategic leadership and development to other regulatory strategists to ensure innovative, robust, fit-for-phase regulatory strategies for from FIH to approval.
• Provide regulatory strategy leadership for business development and due diligence, including assessment of asset, risk identification and mitigation, precedent leverage, regulatory probability of success
• Establish best practices across Regulatory Affairs and other R&D functions to ensure consistent, high-quality execution
• Follow company policies and procedures for regulatory record keeping and lead development of new regulatory policies and procedures.
• Advance the organization’s goals by participating in and taking leadership roles in professional associations, industry, and trade groups as appropriate for assigned projects.

Factors for Success:

• The candidate must have at least 10 years of regulatory affairs experience and a higher degree (MS, Ph.D. or Pharm D.).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Critical thinking, leadership skills, assertiveness, excellent negotiation and project management skills evidenced by past performance on drug development project teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to function at a high level in a team setting or acting as an individual contributor.
• An excellent understanding of US FDA and international pharmaceutical guidance, regulations, drug development process, and industry standard practices.
• A high attention to detail and ability to coordinate and prioritize assigned projects.
• Decision Making - Identifies, analyzes, and resolves issues or challenges effectively and efficiently. Demonstrates creativity, decisiveness, and the capacity to implement solutions in a structured and outcome-oriented manner. Navigates uncertainty when there’s not a blueprint for success. Owns their decisions and actions.
• Collaboration and Team Building - Builds strong relationships and networks. Is curious about and respectful of different points of view. Cultivates a safe space for discussion readily engaging in group dialogue and debate. Puts the team first.
• Outcome Driven - Clearly defines mutual expectations of self and others in a team setting. Adapts to changing business needs. Is determined and resourceful in finding solutions, even when faced with obstacles. Takes appropriate actions, including calculated risks, to ensure obligations are met.

A Few Other Details Worth Mentioning:

• The position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with onsite gym, pool, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals. We provide a hybrid work environment; remote work may be considered.
• We are passionate about our culture! Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact!
• This position reports directly to our VP, Regulatory Affairs.
• Some travel may be required - up to 10%.

At Tarsus, we understand the importance of attracting and retaining top talent. The expected base pay range for this position is $188,200 - $263,600 plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance benefits to ensure your well-being. We believe in work-life balance and offer generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days. For more details regarding Tarsus benefits, please visit: https://eb.alliant.com/26tarsusbenefitssnapshot.

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