Senior Vice President (SVP), Regulatory Affairs

Vivid Resourcing; New Jersey; On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A mid-sized pharmaceutical company is seeking a Senior Vice President (SVP) of Regulatory Affairs in East Brunswick, New Jersey. This executive role will lead global regulatory strategy across CMC, Clinical, and Non-Clinical programs, and requires 15+ years of regulatory experience in pharma/biotech. Key responsibilities include overseeing INDs, NDAs, and liaising with global regulatory agencies. The position offers an attractive base salary between $300K and $400K with a collaborative culture and high visibility across the organization.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of regulatory affairs experience in pharma/biotech.
• Proven track record with FDA/EMA interactions.
• Ability to navigate ambiguous regulatory landscapes.

Responsibilities

• Lead global regulatory strategy across CMC, Clinical, and Non-Clinical programs.
• Oversee regulatory content for INDs, CTAs, NDAs/MAAs.
• Provide strategic regulatory guidance to executive leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Strategic problem-solving

Regulatory negotiations

Organizational skills

Education

Advanced scientific degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS)

Job description

Senior Vice President (SVP), Regulatory Affairs

Location: East Brunswick, New Jersey (Hybrid)- 3 days on-site

We’re seeking an experienced SVP, Regulatory Affairs to lead all global regulatory strategy including CMC, Clinical, and Non‑Clinical approval pathways for a growing mid‑sized pharmaceutical company. This executive role drives end‑to‑end regulatory planning across the development lifecycle and serves as the company’s senior interface with FDA, EMA, and other global health authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead global regulatory strategy across CMC, Clinical, and Non‑Clinical programs from early development through registration.
• Oversee regulatory content and strategy for INDs, CTAs, meeting packages, NDAs/MAAs, labeling, and lifecycle management.
• Provide strategic regulatory guidance to executive leadership and cross‑functional teams (CMC, Clinical Development, Non‑Clinical, Medical, Safety, Biostats, Quality).
• Serve as primary liaison with global regulatory agencies to enable efficient and timely development.
• Build, mentor, and scale a high‑performing Regulatory Affairs team; manage regulatory operations and external partners.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of broad regulatory affairs experience in pharma/biotech, covering CMC, Clinical, and Non‑Clinical development pathways.
• Proven track record of leading interactions with FDA/EMA and contributing to major global filings.
• Advanced scientific degree strongly preferred (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS).
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic problem‑solving skills.
• Exceptional strategic thinking with the ability to navigate ambiguity and evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with regulators and internal stakeholders.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence at all levels of the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Collaborative, transparent leadership style; committed to developing high‑performing teams.

Offer

• Base salary of $300-400K
• Opportunity to lead regulatory strategy for a dynamic, innovative mid‑sized pharmaceutical company.
• High visibility across the organization with direct impact on global development and registration pathways.
• Collaborative culture with strong executive support for regulatory excellence.