Sr Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs, WCH

TalentAlly; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life ins.

Fitness & Wellness programs with gym/3

Paid vacation and year-end shutdown (≥

12 company paid holidays

3 personal days

12 sick time per year

Maternity and Parental Leave

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan

Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Biogen is seeking a Sr. Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs in San Francisco to lead regulatory strategy and execution for assigned programs across regions.

You will coordinate submissions (IND/CTA/NDA/BLA), manage health authority responses, and partner with CROs to ensure on-time delivery and regulatory compliance. You will oversee cross-functional teams, provide leadership in labeling strategy, and maintain systems like GRIT to reflect approvals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years in regulatory affairs.
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• Experience managing submissions across multiple regions (IND/CTA/NDA/BLA).
• Excellent planning, organization, and project management skills.
• Strong written and oral communication for cross-functional updates.
• Proven ability to collaborate across functions and solve problems.
• Experience with regulatory systems such as Veeva Vault, Docubridge, CTIS.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Global Regulatory Lead to support strategy and execution.
• Participate in cross-functional teams for submission planning and labeling strategy.
• Lead or support review of submission packages (INDs, CTAs, NDAs/BLAs).
• Manage health authority query responses with timely, accurate communication.
• Coordinate with Regulatory Operations and CROs for submission logistics.
• Provide guidance on US labeling precedence and implement labeling across functions.
• Maintain regulatory systems to reflect submission approvals for supply release.
• Serve as backup for other regulatory team members during absences.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Regulatory submissions

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Written & verbal communication

Regulatory systems (Veeva Vault)

Independence in fast-paced env.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences

Tools

Veeva Vault

Docubridge

CTIS

Job description

About This Role

The Sr. Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) supports the regulatory strategy and execution for assigned programs, working closely with the Global Regulatory Lead (GRL) and cross-functional teams. This role contributes to the development and implementation of regulatory submissions across multiple regions, ensuring alignment with global regulatory requirements and timelines. The Manager also serves as a key point of contact for regulatory operations and external partners (e.g., CROs), and provides backup support for regulatory activities within the team.

What You'll Do

• Collaborate with the Global Regulatory Lead to support regulatory strategy and execution for assigned programs.
• Participate in cross-functional project teams to provide regulatory input and ensure alignment on submission planning and labeling strategy.
• Lead or support the review of regulatory submission packages, including INDs, CTAs, NDAs/BLAs, and supplemental submissions.
• Manage health authority query responses, ensuring timely and accurate communication and resolution.
• Coordinate with Regulatory Operations and CROs to facilitate submission logistics and document delivery.
• Provide guidance on US labeling precedence and support implementation of US labeling across functions.
• Maintain and update regulatory systems (e.g., GRIT) to reflect submission approvals related to supply release.
• Serve as a backup for other regulatory team members during absences, ensuring continuity of regulatory support.

Who You Are

You are a hands‑on Global Regulatory Affairs professional with experience managing and supporting IND, CTA, NDA, and BLA submissions across multiple regions and working directly with health authorities and cross‑functional development teams. You thrive in a fast‑paced biotech environment, bringing strong regulatory execution, project management, and submission expertise to drive programs forward while ensuring global regulatory compliance.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of global regulatory requirements, including interpretation of regulations, guidelines, and policy statements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage regulatory submissions across multiple regions and submission types (IND, CTA, NDA/BLA).
• Excellent operational competencies, including planning, organization, and project management skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey regulatory concepts and updates to cross‑functional teams.
• Proven ability to build collaborative relationships across functions and contribute to innovative problem‑solving.
• Experience with regulatory systems and tools such as Veeva Vault, Docubridge, and CTIS.
• Ability to work independently and serve as a reliable team member in a fast‑paced, matrixed environment.

Preferred Skills

• Management of CTA
• Supporting BLA

Job Level: Management

Additional Information

The base compensation range for this role is: $140,000.00-$187,250.00

Base salary offered is determined through an analytical approach utilizing a combination of factors including, but not limited to, relevant skills & experience, job location, and internal equity.

Regular employees are eligible to receive both short term and long term incentives, including cash bonus and equity incentive opportunities, designed to reward recent achievements and recognize your future potential based on individual, business unit and company performance.

In addition to compensation, Biogen offers a full and highly competitive range of benefits designed to support our employees' and their families physical, financial, emotional, and social well‑being; including, but not limited to:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, & Life insurances
• Fitness & Wellness programs including a fitness reimbursement
• Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance
• A minimum of 15 days of paid vacation and an additional end-of-year shutdown time off (Dec 26-Dec 31)
• Up to 12 company paid holidays + 3 paid days off for Personal Significance
• 80 hours of sick time per calendar year
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave benefit
• 401(k) program participation with company matched contributions
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10,000 per calendar year
• Employee Resource Groups participation

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid‑sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well‑established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life‑changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.At Biogen, we are committed to building on our culture of inclusion and belonging that reflects the communities where we operate and the patients we serve. We know that diverse backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives make us a stronger and more innovative company, and we are focused on building teams where every employee feels empowered and inspired.Read onto learn more about Biogen.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, religion, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law.

Biogen is an E-Verify Employer in the United States. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the state.