Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc; Exton (PA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Professional development

Volunteer programs

Hybrid work model

Job summary

West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs in Exton, PA. This hybrid role requires onsite presence at least 3 days per week and oversees regulatory publishing across US/EU/China/Rest of World, guiding a team to ensure compliant submissions and lifecycle management.

The position demands 10+ years in regulatory affairs, a scientific degree, and strong leadership, communication, and process improvement skills to drive timely, accurate regulatory deliverables.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of regulatory affairs experience in the pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, or related discipline required.
• RAC certification (or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global regulatory publishing strategy and execution for West’s product portfolios, ensuring submissions are prepared, formatted, compiled, published, and transmitted in compliance with regulations and internal procedures.
• Oversee publishing and lifecycle management of regulatory documentation (CMC dossiers, DMFs, MAFs, 510(k)s, LOAs) for U.S., EU, China, and Rest of World.
• Lead, develop, and manage regulatory publishing personnel with coaching and mentorship.
• Partner with global Regulatory Affairs and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure complete, scientifically accurate submission content.
• Oversee and improve regulatory publishing processes, systems, documentation practices, and workflows for efficiency and quality.
• Monitor changes in global regulatory environment and advise on publishing requirements.
• Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and issues to leadership and stakeholders.

Skills

Regulatory publishing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Strong communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

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Title: Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Requisition ID: 75928

Date: Sep 22, 2026

Location: Exton, PA, US, 19341

Department: Regulatory Affairs

Description: This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

Who We Are:

At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World war 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

• The Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs serves as a strategic leader within the Global Regulatory Affairs organization and is responsible for regulatory publishing strategy, people leadership, and hands-on oversight of complex publishing and submission activities across West’s product portfolio.
• This role partners closely with cross-functional and global regulatory teams to ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant preparation, formatting, compilation, publishing, and maintenance of regulatory documentation for submissions to health authorities in the United States, European Union, China, and Rest of World.
• The Senior Manager is expected to lead and develop team capabilities, drive process excellence, and remain closely involved in critical publishing operations to ensure high-quality execution, regulatory compliance, and successful submission outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead the global regulatory publishing strategy and execution for West's product portfolios, ensuring regulatory submissions are prepared, formatted, compiled, published, and transmitted in compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and internal procedures.
• Oversee the publishing and lifecycle management of regulatory documentation, including CMC dossiers, DMFs, MAFs, 510(k)s, LOAs, and other submissions for health authorities in the U.S., EU, China, and Rest of World, while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex or high-priority publishing activities.
• Lead, develop, and manage regulatory publishing personnel by setting priorities, providing coaching and mentorship, and ensuring high-quality, timely execution of deliverables aligned with business objectives and submission timelines.
• Partner with global Regulatory Affairs colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure submission content and supporting documentation are complete, well organized, scientifically accurate, and suitable for regulatory review and acceptance.
• Oversee and continuously improve regulatory publishing processes, systems, documentation practices, and operational workflows to enhance efficiency, consistency, traceability, quality, and compliance.
• Monitor changes in the global regulatory environment, assess potential impact on publishing operations and submission standards, and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on regulatory publishing requirements and expectations.
• Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and potential issues to Regulatory Affairs leadership and key stakeholders, and support or lead health authority interactions related to regulatory publishing activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, technical, or related discipline required or equivalent experience.

Work Experience

• Minimum 10 years of regulatory affairs experience in the pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry; or a Master’s degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 5 years of regulatory affairs experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated hands-on experience preparing, reviewing, formatting, and publishing documentation for global regulatory submissions.
• Working knowledge of global regulatory submission standards and requirements, including the U.S., EU, China, and Rest of World.
• Strong understanding of document control, submission lifecycle management, and compliance processes within a regulated environment.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat.
• Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across global, cross-functional teams and work collaboratively to achieve shared objectives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to SOPs and company policies.
• Ability to adapt effectively to change, maintain performance through shifting priorities, and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement.
• Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and follow-through on deliverables and timelines.
• Ability to comply with company safety and quality policies at all times.

License and Certifications

• Pharmaceutical and Medicine\Regulatory Affairs Certifications (RAC)-RAPS Regulatory Affairs Certification (R.A.C) Upon Hire preferred

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to communicate effectively, speak in front of groups,express& exchangeideasand understand direction.
• Maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
• Able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problemsolve, andprioritize.
• Able to learn and applynew informationor new skills.
• Proficiencyin the use of personal computers and computer programs, particularly, Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat or equivalents.

What We Offer

• Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.
• Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO):Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.
• Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion—where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.
• Recognition & Rewards:Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.
• No relocation is provided for this opportunity This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week

West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in orderto apply to West, please send an email to [e-mail] . Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.