Regulatory Liaison Manager

Randstad Construction, Property and Engineering ,
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire

Overview

Looking for a short term role? Are you an experienced Regulatory Liaison Officer? Have you got experience working in EU markets and have profound regulatory and drug development knowledge? I am looking for a Senior Regulatory Liaison Officer to join the regulatory team in the High Wycombe area, this is a 6 month contract starting April 2020. An ideal candidate needs to have a strong understanding of EU regulatory measurements and has exposure to Oncology processes. Main Responsibilities: Advise the Project Team and/or Regional Therapeutic Area Leader on applicable regulatory issues, project-specific regulatory issues, and issues related to regional regulatory climates Drive understanding of central and national regulatory requirements Develop and ensure effective implementation of regional (central and national) regulatory strategy and tactics in support of the global development and life-cycle management plan Develop a deep understanding of the regional regulatory environment, competitor intelligence and therapeutic area Provide input for developing and updating the Target EU SmPC based on an understanding of the implications of regional regulatory strategy for labelling Ensure appropriate implementation of scientific advice / Regulatory Agency comments into development and life-cycle management plan Liaison with Regulatory Agencies and Local Operating Companies Establish and maintain strong relationships with Regulatory Agencies and effectively negotiate with Regulatory Agencies on product-specific labelling, study design, submissions content, and post-approval commitments Act as primary contact with EMEA. Work through LOC and/or CRO for National Regulatory Agencies contacts, as appropriate Ensure appropriate involvement and liaise with LOC regulatory affairs personnel to facilitate local Regulatory Agency meetings Determine timing and strategy for Regulatory Agency meetings and scientific advice Prepare team, manage, conduct and facilitate contacts/meetings with Regulatory Agencies. Define attendance in consultation with GRL and CDT. Issue minutes and contact reports and disseminate correspondence, faxes, contact reports from contacts with Regulatory Agencies Ensure that issues raised by Regulatory Agencies are promptly and adequately addressed Negotiate labelling with Regulatory Agencies, going through each of the back-up strategies if necessary Input in document and process development Advise team on required documents and processes to support Regulatory Agency contacts and submission Plan and develop briefing documents for meetings with Regulatory Agencies, including determining content and review of documents Provide input to and review submission documents to ensure that they are fit for purpose and support labelling statements as appropriate Define, generate and submit appropriate data-driven (regional/local) responses to Regulatory Agency questions Ensure necessary regulatory activities are planned and adequately tracked in company systems Clinical Trial Applications (CTA) Ensure protocols are developed in alignment with regional registration strategies to support registration, reimbursement and competitive labelling Advise team on required documents and submission strategies in preparation of CTA Ensure CTA submission packages are complete and available according to agreed timelines Marketing Authorization Application (MAA) Provide regulatory support throughout registration process Provide regulatory support throughout life-cycle management Manage submissions, define submission plans, and advise team on required documents and submission strategies in preparation of MAAs (in collaboration with LOCs as appropriate) Ensure timely MAA availability, track critical path activities Responsible for submission and acceptance of MAA Ensure country-specific submission packages are made available to the LOCs Resource Planning and Management Determine resource requirements for assigned projects and anticipate needs for major filings Provide line management, coaching and guidance to Regulatory Professionals as appropriate Job Requirements Education and experience University degree - medical or paramedical (pharmacy, biology, veterinary etc.), or equivalent by experience Breadth of regulatory experience in drug development and commercialization (e.g. experience in multiple products, multiple phases of development, multiple therapeutic areas) Experience with EU regulatory procedures (CP, MRP, national) Experience in working in project teams and/or a matrix organization Previous Oncology experience required Want to apply? Please apply by calling or send your CV I will look forward hearing from you Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.