Senior Director or VP of Regulatory Affairs

Compass Therapeutics Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 370,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity participation

Health/Dental/Vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Commuter reimbursement

Job summary

Compass Therapeutics Inc. in Brighton, MA, seeks a Senior Director or VP of Regulatory Affairs to lead the regulatory strategy for oncology programs and drive successful BLA/IND submissions.

This on-site role reports to the CMO and works with cross-functional teams to align regulatory plans with clinical development and commercialization milestones. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in oncology regulatory affairs, US and global regulatory strategy, and senior-level

Qualifications

• 12+ years of life science industry experience, or 15+ years with a Bachelor's degree.
• 5+ years of progressive leadership in Regulatory Affairs.
• Proven track record leading BLA and IND submissions for oncology products.
• Experience partnering with senior leadership and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory strategy aligned with clinical, quality, and commercial milestones.
• Serve as senior Regulatory expert toExecutive Leadership, guiding product development and approvals.
• Oversee regulatory function and external partnerships to support transition from clinical development to commercialization.
• Coordinate US and international regulatory activities including FDA, EMA, and other health authorities.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

BLA submissions

FDA interventions

Global regulatory strategy

Executive communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Advanced degree in life/health sciences

Bachelor's degree + 15+ years experience

Job description

Our Clinical Development team is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Director or VP of Regulatory Affairs. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of leading successful BLA submissions and desires to be part of a results-oriented, fast-paced, and collaborative team.

This position reports to our CMO and is onsite 4 days/week in our office in Brighton, MA.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of the Company's Regulatory strategy, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives, clinical and commercial milestones, quality standards, and applicable regulations
• Serve as the company's senior Regulatory subject matter expert and strategic advisor to the Executive Leadership Team, providing regulatory perspectives that shape product development, corporate strategy, risk management, commercialization, and successful product approvals
• Build, lead, and scale the Regulatory function, establishing the capabilities, SOPs, systems, and external partnerships required to support the company's transition from clinical development through commercialization
• Develop proactive and coordinated US and ex-US regulatory strategies across the company's pipeline and ensure regulatory considerations are integrated into clinical, nonclinical, CMC, quality, pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, and commercial plans
• Provide regulatory leadership and strategic recommendations for development and product lifecycle plans, regulatory pathways, risk mitigation, and key business decisions such as label expansion and new indications
• Own the Company's regulatory strategy and cross-functional readiness for the tovecimig BLA, including overall regulatory planning, submission strategy, health authority engagement, and critical path activities
• Orchestrate and deliver successful IND and BLA filings, amendments, supplements, reports, meeting requests, briefing packages, and any regulatory submissions, ensuring high-quality, timely, consistent and coordinated submissions, that meet technical and regulatory requirements
• Effectively lead and partner closely with Clinical, CMC, Translational, Quality, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Affairs, Commercial, and other functions to integrate regulatory strategy into development and commercial plans and drive successful FDA interactions
• Provide regular regulatory updates to senior executives and the Board, as appropriate, including key milestones, risks, opportunities, agency feedback, and recommended actions to inform development, regulatory, and business decisions
• Serve as the primary Regulatory liaison and lead correspondent with the FDA, EMA, and other global health authorities, developing productive relationships and leading high-impact agency interactions; manage day-to-day interactions with regulatory authorities
• For each Clinical Program, establish regulatory plans, timelines, milestones, and budgets in order to track progress, proactively identify risks and constraints, and drive timely mitigation
• Coordinate and lead meetings with regulatory agencies including preparation and development of meeting strategies, briefing book roundtables and packages, cross-functional preparation, regulatory notifications, regulatory document workflows, agency interactions, responses to agency questions, and follow-up commitments
• Ensure effective regulatory submission planning, document governance, regulatory information management, and submission workflows
• Monitor evolving regulatory requirements, guidance, and industry trends and translate relevant changes into actionable strategies to ensure continued compliance
• Manage and coordinate with external regulatory consultants and vendors, ensuring appropriate expertise, accountability, quality, timelines, and cost-effectiveness while meeting deliverables
• Build regulatory capabilities across the organization through mentoring, training, and clear communication of regulatory expectations, program deliverables, and best practices

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in life/health sciences or healthcare related field with 12+ years of relevant life science industry experience, or Bachelor's degree with 15+ years of relevant experience
• 5+ years of progressive leadership experience in Regulatory Affairs, including experience leading a Regulatory function or major regulatory program within a biotechnology or pharmaceutical company, small biotechnology experience is preferred
• Experience operating at the executive level and partnering effectively with senior leadership on complex regulatory and business decisions
• Proven experience leading major regulatory submissions for oncology products, including successful BLA and IND submissions; experience with multiple successful BLA submissions is strongly preferred
• Demonstrated deep understanding of US regulatory landscape, frameworks, and FDA requirements applicable to oncology drug development and commercialization, including compliance and quality guidelines and standards
• Demonstrated expertise developing and executing regulatory strategies across the product lifecycle, from clinical development to approval and, ideally, post-approval activities
• Experience developing global regulatory strategies and engaging with the FDA, EMA, and/or other major health authorities
• Comprehensive understanding of oncology drug development and the regulatory considerations spanning clinical, nonclinical, CMC, quality, pharmacovigilance, and commercialization activities
• Proven ability to lead, push timelines, and motivate in cross-functional teams and influence internal and external stakeholders in a fast-paced, diverse, collaborative team
• Adept at assessing complex regulatory issues, anticipating risks, incorporating diverse input, and translating regulatory considerations into clear recommendations for senior leadership
• Ability to prepare executive-level presentations from data analytics and metrics, to inform decisions and optimize project outcomes
• Ability to manage multiple complex programs and regulatory priorities while maintaining focus on critical company milestones
• Experience effectively managing regulatory consultants, CROs and external partners
• Strong business judgment, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance competing priorities and timelines, and make decisions in an evolving environment
• Excellent written and verbal business communication skills, including the ability to effectively present complex regulatory information to executives, Board, and external health authorities

Base Salary Range in Job Post: $220,000 USD - $370,000 USD

Our mission is to bring transformative oncology therapies to patients. We built our core values from the employees up and each and every one of us is essential to achieving our mission. We are mission-focused, share a passion for science and creativity that help us innovate in all that we do. Our unique culture and community promotes authenticity, diversity of thought, and collaborative teamwork.

Compass provides employees with a comprehensive and market-leading compensation and benefits package. Our compensation package includes a base salary, discretionary bonus, and meaningful equity participation for every employee. Our innovative benefits offerings support holistic employee health and wellness - from subsidized medical, dental and vision premiums to health reimbursement arrangement, flexible spending accounts, gym membership, employee assistance program, life insurance, and much more. We also offer 401(k) and Roth 401(k) programs with a 6% company match. Additional benefits include company parking, commuter reimbursement, and substantial vacation and leave policies, including summer Fridays, and a winter shut down week.

Beyond traditional benefits, we invest in the growth and development of our teams and individuals through programs such as company-wide training, tuition and training reimbursement, recognition awards, and comprehensive performance management. With our Compass Culture Committee, we grow and preserve our culture through: events that build camaraderie and celebrate wins both large and small, diverse employee-driven initiatives, participation in charitable causes, and other programs that align with our values.