Manager, Regulatory Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

401(k) match

Paid holidays and paid leave

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan assistance

Job summary

Otsuka America Pharmaceutical Inc. is seeking a Manager of Regulatory Operations to oversee regulatory publishing, submissions, and lifecycle management for assigned programs worldwide.

This role coordinates with R&D, affiliates, and vendors to ensure timely, compliant deliverables and continuous process improvements. The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in regulatory operations, strong knowledge of FDA/EMA requirements, and expertise in eCTD, DocuBridge, and GlobalSubmit tools.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of regulatory operations experience with electronic submissions.
• Knowledge of FDA/EMA/HC/Swiss Medic regulations and guidance.
• Expert knowledge of eCTD sequences and archiving.
• Experience with regulatory publishing tools and lifecycle management.
• NDAs/MAAs knowledge and preferred regulatory certifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate regulatory publishing and submission assignments with oversight.
• Ensure submissions are on-time, within budgets, and compliant with standards.
• Liaise with affiliates for publishing defined content.
• Own electronic regulatory submissions delivery and timelines.
• Design processes to maximize electronic lifecycle submissions and improvements.
• Provide leadership to staff and vendors; supervise project teams.
• Develop and maintain regulatory operations work instructions.

Skills

Regulatory operations

Electronic submissions

Project coordination

Staff leadership

Process improvement

Documentation management

Education

Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAPS)

Tools

Documentum

DocuBridge

InSight Publisher

GlobalSubmit Validate

GlobalSubmit Review

ISIToolbox

SharePoint

Microsoft Office

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, and 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.

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a global healthcare company with the corporate philosophy: “Otsuka–people creating new products for better health worldwide.” In the U.S., Otsuka is comprised of two companies, Otsuka America Pharmaceutical, Inc., and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Development & Commercialization, Inc., that share a deep commitment to the development and commercialization of innovative products in the spaces of neuroscience, nephrology, and digital medicine.

Driven by our purpose to defy limitation, so that others can too, we have an unwavering belief in doing more and transcending expectations. In going above and beyond—under any circumstances—for patients, families, providers, and for each other. It’s this deep-rooted dedication that drives us to uncover answers to complex, underserved medical needs, so that patients can push past the limitations of their disease and achieve more than they thought was possible each and every day.

OPDC and OAPI are indirect subsidiaries of Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, Ltd., which is a subsidiary of Otsuka Holdings Co., Ltd. headquartered in Tokyo, Japan. The Otsuka group of companies employed 34,400 people worldwide and had consolidated sales of approximately USD 14.2 billion in 2023.

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