Manager, Regulatory Operations

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc.; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 108,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

The Manager Regulatory Operations at Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. will coordinate regulatory publishing deliverables aligned with program strategy and agency guidance updates, driving efficiency gains and lifecycle improvements.

You will oversee electronic submissions, engage with R&D and affiliates, and ensure quality, timelines, and compliance with health authority requirements across global programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of regulatory operations experience with hands-on electronic submissions (eCTD).
• Knowledge of FDA/EMA/HC/Swiss Medic regulations and guidance for electronic and paper submissions.
• Expertise in regulatory operations: formatting, publishing, submitting, lifecycling, archiving (eCTD) sequences.
• Experience with Documentum and publishing tools listed in qualifications.
• Strong MS Office and SharePoint skills; ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regulatory publishing deliverables and submissions to health authorities.
• Ensure on-time submissions within budget and quality standards.
• Liaise with affiliates and R&D functions for publishing content.
• Own electronic submissions delivery and archival activities.
• Provide direction to staff and vendors; lead process mapping and improvements.
• Develop and maintain regulatory operations work instructions and standards.

Tools

Documentum

DocuBridge

InSight Publisher

GlobalSubmit Validate

GlobalSubmit Review

ISIToolbox

MS Office

SharePoint

NDAs/MAAs

Project management

Job description

Remote

Full time

R12920

Job Summary

The Manager Regulatory Operations is responsible for the coordination of high quality and on-time regulatory publishing deliverables in line with the strategic direction of their assigned programs/products, identifies impact of agency guidance updates relevant to submission process, and drives innovative process change for improved efficiency.

Job Description

• As an integral member of Otsuka’s regulatory operations team, provides regulatory publishing and submission assignments, monitoring, and oversight, as well as a lead or support for GRA efforts
• Ensures assigned submissions are made with quality, on-time, and within established budgets
• Acts as primary liaison while coordinating regulatory publishing activities for all R&D functions
• Liaise with affiliates for coordinating and publishing defined content
• Owns delivery of electronic regulatory submissions to ensure processes are followed, as well as quality and timelines are met in accordance with health authority requirements and Otsuka leadership established schedules
• Designs and implements processes and systems to maximize electronic lifecycle / maintenance submissions requirements, including a focus on continuous improvements
• Ensures submission and archival activities
• Provides direction to staff and contingent workers to assure quality control checks of documents intended for submission to regulatory agencies and compliance with electronic regulatory standards
• Oversees project team members for assigned submissions, including work assignments to vendor partners
• Provides leadership and guidance for Process Mapping Teams (e.g., Key stakeholder for Regulatory Submissions, Key stakeholder for Annual Reports)
• Develops and maintains assigned regulatory operations work instructions
• Establishes and builds collaborative relationships with colleagues
• Responsible for organizing and maintaining regulatory files
• Provides regulatory publishing guidance to other departments / functions

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum of 5 years of regulatory operations experience and in-depth first‑hand experience with application electronic submissions
• Knowledge of FDA/EMA/HC/Swiss Medic regulations and guidance for electronic and paper submissions
• Excellent knowledge and experience in regulatory operations, including: formatting, publishing, submitting, lifecycling, and archiving (eCTD) sequences
• Demonstrated performance in managing and producing time-intensive deliverables
• Expert knowledge of Document Management Systems (Documentum preferred) and publishing tools (e.g., DocuBridge, InSight Publisher, GlobalSubmit Validate, GlobalSubmit Review, and ISIToolbox)
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated experience and ability in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), and SharePoint
• Knowledge in developing processes across multiple departments/divisions that leverage technology
• Recent experience with NDAs / MAAs is essential

Preferred:

• Demonstrated performance in managing and producing quality time-intensive deliverables
• Strong staff management skills
• Proven ability to solve complex issues through innovative problem solving
• Well defined written and oral communication skills
• Knowledge how/when to apply organizational policy or procedures to a variety of situations
• Demonstrated flexibility in dealing with change and diversity
• Ability to work effectively in a global, matrixed, multi‑cultural, collaborative environment
• Successful engagement in multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Certification (such as Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS))
• Prior project management experience

Competencies

Accountability for Results - Stay focused on key strategic objectives, be accountable for high standards of performance, and take an active role in leading change.

Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving - Make decisions considering the long‑term impact to customers, patients, employees, and the business.

Patient & Customer Centricity - Maintain an ongoing focus on the needs of our customers and/or key stakeholders.

Impactful Communication - Communicate with logic, clarity, and respect. Influence at all levels to achieve the best results for Otsuka.

Respectful Collaboration - Seek and value others’ perspectives and strive for diverse partnerships to enhance work toward common goals.

Empowered Development - Play an active role in professional development as a business imperative.

Minimum $107,718.00 - Maximum $161,000.00, plus incentive opportunity: The range shown represents a typical pay range or starting pay for individuals who are hired in the role to perform in the United States. Other elements may be used to determine actual pay such as the candidate’s job experience, specific skills, and comparison to internal incumbents currently in role. Typically, actual pay will be positioned within the established range, rather than at its minimum or maximum. This information is provided to applicants in accordance with states and local laws.

Application Deadline

This will be posted for a minimum of 5 business days.

Company benefits

• Comprehensive medical
• dental
• vision
• prescription drug coverage
• company provided basic life
• accidental death & dismemberment
• short-term and long-term disability insurance
• tuition reimbursement
• student loan assistance
• a generous 401(k) match
• flexible time off
• paid holidays
• paid leave programs as well as other company provided benefits

Disclaimer:

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the people assigned to this position. It is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. Otsuka reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

Otsuka is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be given consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, national origin, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation, if you are unable or limited in your ability to apply to this job opening as a result of your disability. You can request reasonable accommodations by contacting [e-mail] .