Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC

Fate Therapeutics, Inc.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity

Benefits package

Job summary

Fate Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking a Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC to shape global CMC regulatory strategy and lead submissions for cell therapy products. The role collaborates across technical and quality teams to support licensure and lifecycle management.

The ideal candidate will have a strong CMC background in biotech or pharma, experience with biologics or cell therapies, and excellent communication skills to influence cross-functional teams. Located at our San Diego HQ.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological, pharmaceutical, chemical, or engineering sciences required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive Regulatory Affairs or other relevant CMC experience.
• Experience with biologics and/or cell and gene therapies (CAR-T, AAV, CRISPR) preferred.
• Strong knowledge of global health authority regulations, guidelines, and submission pathways.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Regulatory Affairs CMC lead on cross-functional project teams; provide global regulatory guidance.
• Develop and execute Regulatory CMC strategies for cell therapy products from early development through licensure.
• Lead preparation and review of CMC submission documents for IND, IMPD, BLA, and MAA filings.
• Author and lead responses to health authority CMC queries with relevant functions.
• Collaborate with CMC, analytical, process, quality, research, and regulatory teams to deliver high-quality submissions.
• Provide regulatory assessments for CMC changes via change control activities.
• Track regulatory CMC commitments to health authorities.
• Support product and packaging labeling maintenance to meet global requirements.
• Monitor current global regulations and provide compliance improvement insights.
• Develop contingency plans for regulatory issues affecting registration or lifecycle management.
• Identify and mitigate CMC regulatory risks across the product pipeline.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Regulatory Affairs processes and templates.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory submissions

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological, pharmaceutical, chemical, or engineering sciences

MS/PhD/PharmD preferred

Tools

Veeva Vault RIM

QMS software

Job description

Fate Therapeutics is looking for Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC to help advance innovative cell therapy products from early development through licensure. In this role, you will shape global CMC regulatory strategy, lead high-quality submissions, partner across technical and quality teams, and contribute to health authority interactions. The ideal candidate is a collaborative regulatory professional with strong CMC expertise, biotechnology or pharmaceutical experience, sound judgment, and the communication skills to influence cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment.This is a full-time, exempt position located at our corporate headquarters in San Diego, CA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Regulatory Affairs CMC lead on cross-functional project teams, providing global regulatory guidance to support successful product development.
• Develop and execute Regulatory CMC strategies for cell therapy products from early developing through licensure.
• Lead preparation and review of CMC submission documents and dossiers for global health authorities, including briefing packages and IND, IMPD, BLA, and MAA filings.
• Author and lead responses to health authority CMC-related queries in collaboration with relevant functions.
• Partner with CMC, analytical, process, quality, research, and regulatory teams to deliver high-quality submissions and query responses.
• Provide regulatory assessments for CMC changes through change control activities.
• Track regulatory CMC commitments to health authorities.
• Support product and package labeling maintenance to meet global regulatory requirements.
• Monitor and interpret current and emerging global regulations, guidelines, and precedents relevant to the company’s products and therapeutic areas to support compliance and continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain contingency plans for issues affecting product registration, regulatory compliance, or lifecycle management.
• Proactively identify, assess, and elevate CMC regulatory issues and risks; develop mitigation strategies across FATE’s product pipeline.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Regulatory Affairs processes, templates, and best practices to enhance quality, efficiency, and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological, pharmaceutical, chemical, or engineering sciences required; advanced degree (M.S., Ph.D., or Pharm.D.) preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of progressive Regulatory Affairs or other relevant CMC experience in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong knowledge of global health authority regulations, guidelines, and submission pathways.
• Demonstrated success leading regulatory submissions and documentation.
• Experience with biologics and/or cell and gene therapies, such as CAR-T, AAV, or CRISPR, preferred.
• Experience with Veeva Vault RIM and QMS systems a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present and defend regulatory strategies cross-functionally.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
• Adaptable, with the ability to quickly absorb and apply new technical and strategic information.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Occasional travel may be required (up to 10%).
• Subject to extended periods of sitting and standing, vision to monitor, and moderate noise levels.

Compensation

• The salary offer will be based on a variety of factors, including level, experience, qualifications, internal equity, and location.
• Fate offers a competitive employment package that includes an annual bonus, equity, and a generous benefits package.
• The anticipated salary range for this role is $160,000 - $190,000.

The preceding job description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. Additional and incidental duties related to the primary duties may be required from time to time.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fate Therapeutics, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

AboutFate Therapeutics, Inc.

Fate Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to bringing a pipeline of induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived cellular immunotherapies to patients. Using its proprietary iPSC product platform, the Company has established a leadership position in creating multiplexed-engineered master iPSC lines and in the manufacture and clinical development of off-the-shelf, iPSC-derived cell products. The Company’s pipeline includes iPSC-derived T-cell and natural killer (NK) cell product candidates, which are selectively designed, incorporate novel synthetic controls of cell function, and are intended to deliver multiple therapeutic mechanisms to patients. Fate Therapeutics is headquartered in San Diego, CA. For more information, please visit www.fatetherapeutics.com.