Global Regulatory Lead

Date:  31 Oct 2024
Department:  Global Regulatory Affairs
Team:  R&D, Pharmacovigilance & Regulatory Affairs
Job Type:  Direct Employee
Contract Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Parma, IT

About us

Based in Parma, Italy, Chiesi is an international research-focused pharmaceutical and healthcare group with over 85 years’ experience, operating in 31 countries with more than 7,000 employees (Chiesi Group). To achieve its mission of improving people’s quality of life by acting responsibly towards society and the environment, the Group researches, develops and markets innovative drugs in its main therapeutic areas: Discover more here

We are proud to be the largest global pharmaceutical group to be awarded B Corp Certification, a recognition of high social and environmental standards. We are a reliable company that adopts and promotes a transparent and ethical behavior at all levels.

We believe that the success of Chiesi is built and shaped by our people and our strong set of shared Values and Behaviors. Our people make a critical difference to our success, which is why it is vital that we attract and retain the right talent who will continue to enrich our culture by living and breathing our values and behaviors.

In fact, we are a global family made up of different cultures, different genders, generations, ethnicities, abilities, sexual identities and many other enriching diversities. 

 

Chiesi Research & Development

Our R&D team represents a fundamental asset for the business. It is divided into integrated functional areas focusing on pipeline projects including discovery and preclinical research, global technical development, drug delivery technology, clinical development, regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, intellectual property, quality assurance, R&D project and portfolio management.  Headquartered in the new purpose-built and fully integrated Research and Development Centre in Parma (Italy), the team also has important operations in Paris (France), Chippenham (UK), Cary (US), Stockholm (Sweden), Toronto (Canada) and Shanghai (China).

 

Who we are looking for

Purpose

The Global Regulatory Lead contributes to the Company’s success by managing the Corporate R&D Pipeline (projects in R&D Development)  by providing regulatory guidance to the R&D Global Core Team as well as other non-R&D functions, as needed.
 

Main Responsibilities

1)    Contributes to company success with collaboration from Therapeutic Area (TA) head
2)    Accountable for global/regional regulatory strategies for new and existing products by leading the Global Regulatory Team (GRT) for assigned projects
3)    Participates in OMNIS Development Core Teams 
4)    Leads according to established best practices
5)    Manages and leads the preparation and review of regulatory applications, reports, and correspondence in a manner that ensures timeliness, accuracy, comprehensiveness, and compliance with internal and external regulatory standards
6)    When required, act as single point of regulatory contact during inspections from health authorities
7)    Manages pre-approval and post approval activities, as needed and in agreement within the GRT
8)    Maintains relationships with the health authorities, developing in-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and requirements
9)    Provides as needed support to IMDD, Affiliates, and Partners for prioritized issues and topics
10)    Maintains close relationships with R&D functions and Therapeutic areas; i.e., participates in and manage core team relationships or represent GRT to TAM or XRC etc

Experience Required

At least ten years of experience within Regulatory Affairs of which at least five in the global context

Education

University degree in a scientific discipline, such as Chemistry, Pharmacy, Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, Human Medicine, Biological Science, Biotechnology

Languages

Written and spoken English

Technical Skills

Knowledge of the drug development process, of drug regulations, regulatory procedures and drug development guidance

Soft Skills

  • Emotional and social intelligence
  • Leadership and social influence
  • Planning and organizational skills
  • Strategic thinking

What we offer

You would join a dynamic, fast-growing, challenging and friendly environment.
In Chiesi we firmly believe that our people are our most valuable asset, that is why we invest in continuous training, learning and development. Therefore, we strive to continuously promote and satisfy development needs, paying particular attention to the quality of our working environment and to collective well-being.
We want our people to come to work happy every day, and we know how important it is to find the right work-life balance in order to be able to give our best. That is why we offer flexible working approach, remote working, support in the relocation process, tax assistance service for foreign colleagues and many other people-care services.

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