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The Principal Regulatory Affairs - CMC Specialist will support the preparation of CMC regulatory submissions in support of client Investigational/ Commercial Drug/ Biologic applications and site maintained drug master files.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The essential duties and responsibilities include the following but other duties may be assigned.
Author the CMC sections of client regulatory submissions
Author responses to requests from regulatory agencies
Author regulatory memorandums and statements
Serve as a regulatory point of contact for clients
Author sections and amendments to current and future Type V DMFs
Assist in maintaining site regulatory documents (Site Master File and local State Licensure)
Ensure site compliance with cGMP and applicable PCI SOPs through Regulatory Change Notification system
Work effectively on cross-functional teams and be the regulatory CMC contact for assigned products and projects
Assist as directed during client audits / regulatory inspections.
Assist with site registration submissions for company and all its subsidiaries
Assist with applications for new/renewed individual state licenses
Author RA department SOPs and associated documents
Create gap assessments for applicable regulations and guidance
Research information as pertains to meeting company and client needs
Author Elemental Impurity / Residual Solvent Risk Assessments
Summarize procedures/protocols/guidance as needed
Contact vendors/suppliers for support of RA activities
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for the stated position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Exceptional customer service skills
Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
Ability to make risk based decisions and resolve issues with minimal guidance.
Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, Smart Sheet
Strategic and creative thinking with strong problem-solving skills
Expert knowledge of cGMP, FDA, EMA, ICH, desirable to have global experience in Latin America and other regions.
EDUCATION
JD with life science degree (preferred) or MS University degree in Life/Health Sciences
RAC certification preferred
EXPERIENCE
Expert knowledge in CMC regulatory (FDA, EMA, Health Canada, ICH, Rest of world) guidelines
Expertise in assisting in the preparation, including writing, of CMC submissions supporting submissions such as IND, NDA, BLA, etc.)
Extensive knowledge of sterile drug manufacturing, some knowledge of oral solid dose manufacturing is desirable.
Understanding of the end-to-end drug development process, especially aseptic manufacturing, and QC testing20 + years of pharmaceutical or biotech industry experience; medical/ combination device experience is a plus
10 + years of regulatory affairs, CMC experience (or relevant experience)
QUALITIES
Ability to work in a dynamic, fast paced work environment
Ability to work independently and/or part of a team
Ability to provide outstanding customer service
A collaborative individual, who listens effectively and invites response and discussion and who communicates in an open, clear, complete, timely, and consistent manner
Strong sense of planning and prioritization, and the ability to work with all levels of staff and management
Capable of strategic thinking with ability to resolve complex and ambiguous situations, understanding and applying scientific principles and regulatory requirements.
COMMUNICATIONS & CONTACTS
Interacts with all department staff
Share training/presentations to large or small groups
Client facing position requiring excellent verbal, written communication, and customer service skills
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PCI Pharma Services is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.
Why work for PCI Pharma Services?
At PCI, we have an uncompromising focus on providing quality and operational excellence and providing the industry leading customer experience. Our people make all of this happen, so providing an industry leading experience for our people is equally as important. By creating an authentic culture of purposeful work, we aspire to be an interesting and fulfilling place for talented individuals to grow careers. We live a philosophy of intentional learning combined with real-life experience supported by a fair and competitive rewards program. We are individuals, teams and a company that believes in our purpose and our approach is simple, the people who work at PCI fuel our business; we don’t say no, we figure out how.
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