Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs UTUC

Tyra Biosciences; United States; Remote; USD 275,000 - 303,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus opportunities

Equity grants

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) plan with match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Tyra Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, UTUC to provide strategic regulatory leadership for a late‑stage oncology program.

You will develop global regulatory strategies, lead submissions, and guide interactions with health authorities across major markets. In a fast-moving startup environment, you will mentor teams, partner with cross-functional groups, and drive expedited pathways where applicable, while ensuring timely registration and lifecycle management of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline; advanced degree preferred.
• 10+ years in global regulatory strategy.
• Experience leading late‑stage development and global registration for oncology.
• Proven success with major global marketing applications and health authority interactions.
• Ability to operate with urgency in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global regulatory strategies for a late‑stage oncology program.
• Lead global health authority interactions (FDA, EMA, and others).
• Guide regulatory input into submissions, labeling, and lifecycle management.
• Mentor and lead cross‑functional teams; drive expedited pathways where applicable.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Global strategy

Oncology experience

FDA/EMA interactions

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline

Advanced degree (MS/PhD/PharmD/MD) preferred

Job description

Tyra Biosciences, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, UTUC to make impactful contributions to rare disease drug discovery projects targeting disease areas with high unmet medical need. The successful candidate will be highly organized, self-motivated, and thrive in a dynamic, cross functional start-up environment.

The Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs, UTUC will provide strategic regulatory leadership for a late‑stage oncology program in a rapidly growing biotechnology company. Reporting to the Vice President, Regulatory Strategy and Operations, this role is accountable for developing and executing global regulatory strategies that enable timely registration, approval, and lifecycle management of oncology products across major global markets.

This position requires a highly driven regulatory leader with deep global late‑stage and registration experience, proven oncology expertise, and the ability to lead with urgency in a fast‑moving environment.

Job Responsibilities:

Global Regulatory Strategy Leadership

• Develop and execute comprehensive global regulatory strategies for a late‑stage oncology program, aligned with overall development, registration, and commercialization objectives.
• Lead regulatory strategy from late‑stage development through global submissions, approvals, and post‑approval lifecycle management.
• Anticipate regulatory risks and proactively define mitigation strategies to maintain program momentum.

Health Authority Engagement

• Lead global health authority interactions, including FDA, EMA, and other key regions (e.g., PMDA, MHRA, Health Canada, and emerging markets as appropriate).
• Drive preparation for and participation in regulatory meetings (e.g., EOP2, Scientific Advice, pre‑NDA/MAA/JNDA), ensuring clear positioning and alignment across functions.
• Interpret and communicate regulatory feedback and translate it into actionable development and submission plans.

Oncology Program Leadership

• Serve as the regulatory strategy lead for a cross‑functional oncology program team, providing clear, decisive regulatory guidance.
• Partner closely with cross functional partners to ensure integrated and executable regulatory plans.
• Support accelerated development and registration pathways where applicable (e.g., expedited programs, breakthrough designations).

Submissions and Registration

• Provide strategic oversight for global marketing applications and major lifecycle submissions.
• Ensure global alignment of indication, labeling, and regulatory positioning for oncology assets.
• Guide regulatory input into summary documents and key scientific justifications.

Leadership in a Fast‑Paced Environment

• Lead with urgency, accountability, and focus in a dynamic, high‑growth biotech environment.
• Balance strategic thinking with hands‑on contribution as needed to support critical program milestones.
• Mentor and influence team members and stakeholders, fostering a culture of execution and regulatory excellence.
• Responsible for assigned activities with the project team
• Perform other duties as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline; advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD, or MD) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in global regulatory strategy within the biotechnology or pharmaceutical industry.
• Mandatory experience leading late‑stage development and global registration for oncology products.
• Demonstrated success with major global marketing applications (e.g., NDA/BLA/MAA) and health authority interactions.
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements and pathways for oncology drug development.
• Proven ability to operate with urgency and make sound regulatory decisions in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience supporting accelerated or innovative regulatory pathways in oncology.
• Prior experience working on cross‑regional global regulatory strategies.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage vendors, and execute complex regulatory programs in a dynamic environment.
• Experience supporting both late‑stage development and early commercial products.
• Prior experience in a high‑growth or emerging biotech environment.
• Direct experience building or scaling regulatory operations capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both a written and verbal format
• Ability to work both independently with minimal direction and within project teams to attain group goals
• Highly detailed with strong organization skills
• Ability to work well in a deadline‑driven environment
• Team oriented person
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Up to 20% travel may be required

Pay Range and Benefits

Base Salary Range: $275,065 - 303,232

Individual compensation will be determined based on factors such as work location, skills, education, training, and experience.

What we offer US-based Employees:

• Competitive base, bonus, new hire and ongoing equity packages
• The starting compensation range(s) for this role is for a full‑time employee (FTE) basis
• Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment
• Employer-paid Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and EAP coverage
• 401(k) Plan with a fully vested company match 1:1 up to 4% of contributions
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• 14 -18 paid holidays, including office closure between December 25th and January 1st
• Flexible vacation
• Sick time
• Fitness Program
• Get Outdoors Program
• Paid parental leave benefit
• Tuition assistance

Job Type:

Full-Time

Work authorization:

United States (Required)

Work Location:

Remote

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Tyra Biosciences, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing a work environment free of harassment and discrimination based upon a protected category, as well as an environment free from retaliation for protected activity.

Notice to Recruiters and Third-Party Agencies:

The Talent Acquisition team manages the recruitment and employment process for Tyra. To protect the interests of all parties involved, Tyra will only accept resumes from a recruiter once a fully-executed search agreement is in place. Agencies are hereby specifically directed not to contact Tyra employees directly in an attempt to present candidates. Tyra will consider any candidate for whom an Agency and/or Recruiter has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred, free of any charges or fees.