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Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs CMC Japan

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About the role

Why Join Us?
Be a hero for our rare disease patients
At Ultragenyx, we fundamentally believe that taking real impactful action to care for the needs of patients and our people is always the right thing to do. To achieve this goal, our vision is to lead the future of rare disease medicine. For us, this means going where other biopharma companies won’t go – challenging the status quo and creating a new model that advances our field so more patients and caregivers can benefit from life-changing treatments. We do this by following the science, applying a novel rapid development approach, making innovative medicines at fair and reasonable prices, and creating a collaborative ecosystem to reach patients in ways that are most meaningful for them.
Our commitment and care for patients extends to our people, so culture is an essential cornerstone for Ultragenyx. We remain continuously focused on creating a supportive and inclusive environment of profound learning and growth – so employees can thrive in all areas of their lives, in and outside of work. Ultimately, we want to be an organization where we would be proud for our family, friends and children to work.
If you want to have a meaningful impact, do the best work of your career, and grow a lot, both professionally and personally, come join our team.

Position Summary:

ultrafocused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities

The Associate Director of Regulatory CMC will lead and execute related chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC) regulatory activities/interactions under overall direction of Head of Regulatory Affairs Japan and/or VP, Global Regulatory CMC, and will help to develop regional regulatory CMC strategies for both established products and development products , serving as a key operational interface with global and regional teams.

Work Model:

Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.

Responsibilities:

  1. Contribute to the development and execution of the CMC regulatory strategies and lead day-to-day management of related regulatory activities for assigned programs. Under the guidance of the Head of Regulatory Affairs Japan and/or VP, Global Regulatory CMC, work with global and regional teams to develop and maintain project plans and timelines for pipeline of products, including coordination and support of global regulatory CMC submissions.
  2. Provide functional supervision and guidance to team members to ensure that all reporting requirements and other commitments are met with respect to Clinical Trial Notifications (CTN), NDAs, PCAs, MCNs, etc. while escalating issues and risks to the Head of Regulatory Affairs Japan and/or VP, Global Regulatory CMC, as appropriate.
  3. Provide regulatory advice and support for the global regulatory compliance of Ultragenyx pipeline of products including the evaluation of CMC related change controls, the strategic assessment of process and product comparability, their regulatory impact and implementation, with escalation of key risks and issues to the Head of Regulatory Affairs Japan and/or VP, Global Regulatory CMC as appropriate.
  4. Coordinate the preparation, review and filing of CMC sections of regulatory submissions and support interactions with regional regulatory agencies.
  5. Coordinate and oversee the preparation of regulatory CMC submission documentation to ensure that it is prepared with appropriate quality and within agreed timelines, in order to meet regional regulatory requirements and corporate objectives.
  6. Maintain and manage a centralized archive for tracking and monitoring the status of regulatory CMC commitments and agency reporting obligations, and prepare, generate and communicate status reports and other communication to the organization.
  7. Provide strategic and technical CMC regulatory support, guidance and expertise, and serve as the Regulatory Affairs Japan point of contact for CMC matters to global and cross-functional teams including Pharmaceutical Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Manufacturing, contract organizations and consultants. Ensure, in alignment with the global regulatory strategy and under the guidance of the Head of Regulatory Affairs Japan and/or VP, Global Regulatory CMC, that all applicable regulatory requirements/options and associated risks are considered and appropriately incorporated into development programs and that products are developed and manufactured in compliance with appropriate regulations and guidelines.
  8. Provide guidance and advice on regulatory CMC environments; provide assessment of the impact of new and changing regulations/requirements.

Requirements:

  1. BA/BS in a scientific field of study with 8 years + of relevant experience working in Regulatory in the pharmaceutical/ biotech industry.
  2. Strong knowledge, experience and the ability to provide technical guidance in interpretation of regulations and guidelines related to biological drugs and regenerative medicinal products development.
  3. Proven ability to analyze and organize information logically.
  4. Sound understanding and practical application of industry standards and international regulations and guidelines.
  5. Experience in clearly and effectively communicating regulatory strategies, submission documents and plans both internally and externally.
  6. The ability to effectively coordinate, manage and prioritize multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline driven start-up environment.
  7. Strong collaboration, teamwork, organizational skills at attention to detail
  8. Excellent written and verbal English and Japanese communication skills.

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Position Summary:

ultrafocused – Work together to fearlessly uncover new possibilities

Associate Director of Regulatory CMC Japan は、Head of Regulatory Affairs Japan 及び/あるいはGlobal Regulatory CMCの指示に基づいて、化学、製造および管理(CMC)に関連する薬事業務および当局対応をリードし実行する。グローバルチームおよび地域チームとの主要な業務インターフェースとしての役割を果たがら、既存製品および開発品の双方について、地域の薬事CMC戦略の策定を支援します。

Work Model:

Flex: This role will typically require onsite work 2-3 days each week, or more depending on business needs. In many locations, the business will set certain days each week that Flex employees are required to be onsite.

Responsibilities:

  1. 担当プログラムにおける CMC 薬事戦略の立案及び実行に貢献し、関連する薬事業務の日常的な推進を主導します。グローバルおよび地域チームと連携し、製品パイプラインのプロジェクト計画およびタイムラインを策定・維持するとともに、グローバルの薬事CMC申請の調整および実務的な支援を行います。
  2. Clinical Trial Notifications(CTN)、新薬承認申請(NDA)、承認事項一部変更承認申請(PCA)、軽微変更届(MCN)などに関する報告要件およびその他のコミットメントがすべて満たされるよう、他のメンバーに対して機能的な指導・管理を行い、指導・管理を行い、必要に応じて課題やリスクをHead of Regulatory Affairs Japan 及び/あるいはVP, Global Regulatory CMCにエスカレーションします
  3. Ultragenyx の製品パイプラインに関するグローバル薬事コンプライアンスについて、助言および実務的な支援を提供し、CMC 関連の変更管理の評価、プロセスおよび製品の同等性に関する戦略的評価、それらの規制上の影響評価および対応の実行支援を行います重要なリスクや課題については、適切に Head of Regulatory Affairs Japan 及び/あるいはVP, Global Regulatory CMCへエスカレーションします。
  4. 規制当局への申請に必要なCMC関連文書の作成、レビューおよび提出を調整し、地域の規制当局との対応を実務的に支援します。

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Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical pioneers treatments for rare genetic diseases, attracting professionals passionate about cutting-edge biopharmaceutical innovation and niche medical challenges.

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What's promising

  • Focuses on rare and ultra-rare diseases, targeting unmet medical needs.
  • Strong pipeline of innovative therapies with potential high impact.
  • Collaborative work environment fostering scientific and medical advancements.

What to watch

  • High-risk industry with significant regulatory hurdles.
  • Dependence on successful clinical trials for financial stability.
  • Niche focus may limit career opportunities for broader interests.

Why Ultragenyx Pharmaceutical

  • Specializes in ultra-rare genetic diseases, a niche few companies address.
  • Emphasizes patient-centric approaches in drug development.
  • Offers diverse roles from scientific research to global regulatory affairs.

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Ultragenyx is a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing innovative products for the treatment of rare and ultra-rare genetic diseases.

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