Regulatory Affairs Fellow

MBX Biosciences, Inc.; Burlington (MA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MBX Biosciences, Inc. invites PharmD Fellows to join a 2-year Regulatory Affairs program in collaboration with Purdue University. The fellow rotates across Regulatory Science, CMC, Operations, and QA, with a mix of MBX and Purdue activities and optional department rotations.

Hybrid work and networking opportunities strengthen professional development. Participants gain exposure to IND/CTA submissions, regulatory strategy, and cross-functional project management, preparing for leadership roles in

Qualifications

• Excellent problem-solving and strategic thinking for regulatory challenges.
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication in cross-functional teams.
• PharmD degree with ability to navigate regulatory processes and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating US and global regulatory documentation submissions.
• Provide operational oversight for ongoing clinical trials and regulatory activities.
• Support cross-functional teams to develop regulatory strategies for programs.
• Maintain regulatory trackers and ensure timely deliverables across groups.

Skills

Problem solving

Strategic thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

PharmD degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Summary

The MBX Biosciences, Inc. (MBX) Regulatory Affairs Fellow position is being offered in collaboration with Purdue University through the College of Pharmacy’s Pharmaceutical Industry-Affiliated Fellowships Program. Over the course of 2-years, the PharmD Fellow will split their time between MBX (~ 90%) and Purdue University College of Pharmacy (~10%). While at MBX, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects and teams across the Regulatory function, including Regulatory Science, Regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC), Regulatory Operations, and Quality. The fellow will spend the first 18 months rotating throughout the different functions of the Regulatory Department and may choose to move to another MBX department (eg, Clinical Science, Medical Affairs, Drug Safety/PVG, Commercial, etc…) for a 6-month optional rotation pending management approval.

The Purdue University College of Pharmacy component of this fellowship will allow the selected candidate to participate in numerous networking and professional development opportunities each year. These include eligibility to complete the Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certification (IPTeC) Program, workshops for CV construction and mock Interviews, the MidWest industry Pharmacists Symposium, a Purdue reception at ASHP Midyear, and more.

Travel & Hybrid Expectation

You will be expected to travel periodically based on the needs of the business, including attendance at Together Weeks, Together Days, and functional meetings as requested by the team. Employees are expected to work on hybrid schedules, consistent with local office practices and the terms of the companies in office policy as in effect from time to time. The expectation is 3 days of in office time a week.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Science

• Assist in coordinating the preparation and submission of high-quality US and global regulatory documentation (eg, IND, CTA), ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal MBX standard operating procedures.


• Provide general operational oversight for ongoing Phase 1, 2, or 3 clinical trials by attending study team meetings, reviewing submission dossiers prepared by CRO partners, and performing standard study maintenance administrative duties.


• Work cross-functionally with research and development colleagues to develop informed Regulatory strategies for early and late-stage programs.


• Lead targeted research initiatives as Regulatory strategy questions arise throughout clinical development.


• Assist in tracking deliverables and following up with team members as needed to ensure project timelines are met.


• Maintain a current FDA commitments tracker in MBX's electronic document management system.

Regulatory CMC

• Participate in multifunctional CMC team meetings to help develop regulatory strategies


• Review documents for submission-readiness, to ensure that all submissions conform to health authority guidelines


• Support the creation and maintenance of CMC submission templates

Regulatory Operations

• Support routine and complex Regulatory submissions for US and Europe. Responsibilities include attending meetings, providing templates, formatting and publishing documents, and managing submission deliverable deadlines.


• Manage and archive submissions and correspondence in the Regulatory Information Management System


• Monitor schedule and track Regulatory submissions to ensure corporate and health authority deadlines are met


• Create and update Regulatory Operations process Checklists, User Guides, and Work Instructions

Clinical Quality Assurance (CQA)

• Support CQA reviews of project-related Clinical Operations/Development documents (e.g. protocols, amendments, case report forms, tables and listings, informed consents, investigator brochures, and Clinical Study Reports).


• Assist with the planning of clinical site audits and review of responses to resultant audit observations.


• Participate in the compilation and analysis of quality metrics to drive GCP regulatory compliance.


• Contribute to the preparation and organization of documentation and records supporting inspection readiness activities.

Education& Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy (graduating in either 2026 or 2027).


• Excellent problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.


• Outstanding interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and ability to work in different team dynamics.


• Strong communication skills, both written and oral


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, etc.)

Company Overview:

MBX Biosciences is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the discovery and development of novel precision peptide therapies based on its proprietary PEP™ platform, for the treatment of endocrine and metabolic disorders. The Company is advancing a pipeline of novel candidates for endocrine and metabolic disorders with clinically validated targets, established endpoints for regulatory approval, significant unmet medical needs, and large potential market opportunities. The Company's pipeline includes its lead product candidate canvuparatide (MBX 2109), in Phase

2 development for the treatment of chronic hypoparathyroidism (HP); imapextide (MBX 1416), in Phase 1 development for the treatment of post-bariatric hypoglycemia (PBH); and an obesity portfolio that includes MBX 4291, with an IND currently under FDA review, as well as multiple discovery and pre-clinical candidates in development for the treatment of obesity. The Company is based in Carmel, Indiana. To learn more, please visit the Company website at www.mbxbio.com and follow it on LinkedIn.

EEO Statement:

MBX Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to treating all applicants fairly without discrimination. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law.