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We are currently seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to join our global Regulatory Affairs department. This is a fantastic opportunity to further develop your regulatory career and expertise in a global clinical trial setting.  

You will be part of a global team providing innovative regulatory solutions, owning regulatory affairs responsibilities, and leading discussions with internal and external clients.

You will also be coordinating global regulatory strategies on assigned (Phase 1 to 4) clinical trials, studies and projects and providing the technical/ project leadership across regions, supporting our clients with strategic regulatory intelligence, and guidance for the product development mainly during the clinical phases.

The role also supports and leads the preparation of client deliverables that meet current local, regional and ICH regulatory and technical requirements, also acts as liaison with internal and external clients.

You will act as a representative of the regulatory department with other departments, supporting business development, working on initiatives, and contributing to quality improvement. You will also arrange, lead, and report on client and regulatory agency meetings.

Responsibilities: 

• Lead the preparation of global regulatory submissions and ensure high quality standards that meet local and regional requirements.
• Act as subject matter expert in providing regulatory strategy advice and technical expertise to internal and external clients and for key client projects of moderate to high complexity.
• Provides internal clients with up-to-date legislation and guidance as it becomes available.
• Ensure quality performance for key/managed projects.
• Manage project budgeting/forecasting functions.
• Identify and recognize out of scope activities in a contract in a timely manner and liaise with other departments to follow through on all aspects of contract modifications.
• Collaborate with business development in pricing and securing new business by making presentations to clients and developing proposal texts and budget in collaboration with other departments.
• Provides matrix/project leadership, training and guidance to junior team members.
• Ensure compliance with relevant organizational and regulatory SOPs and WPDs.
• Participate in launch meetings, review meetings and project team meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or advanced degree preferred, or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
• Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job, at least 5 years.
• Experience managing global studies within Europe and/or Latin America
• Proven project management experience, and experience performing effectively in a client facing role

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent English language (written and oral) communication skills as well as local language where applicable
• Excellent attention to detail and quality as well as excellent editorial/proofreading skills
• Exceptional interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team environment and act as a liaison with other departments
• Advanced computer skills including the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point; capable of learning new technologies
• Strong organizational, time management, and planning skills to create and follow timelines, conduct long-range planning, adapt to changing priorities and handle multiple projects
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Capable of working independently and exercising independent judgment to assess sponsor regulatory needs and work with project team members to producing compliant deliverables
• Excellent understanding of global/regional/national country requirements/regulatory affairs procedures for clinical trial authorization, licensing, lifecycle management; expert knowledge of ICH and other global regulatory guidelines;
• Excellent analytical, investigative, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent understanding of budgeting and forecasting

Thermo Fisher values the health and wellbeing of our employees. We support and encourage individuals to create a healthy and balanced environment where they can thrive.  Below is listed the working environment/requirements for this role:

• Able to communicate, receive, and understand information and ideas with diverse groups of people in a comprehensible and reasonable manner.
• Able to work upright and stationary for typical working hours.
• Ability to use and learn standard office equipment and technology with proficiency.
• Able to perform successfully under pressure while prioritizing and handling multiple projects or activities.
• May require travel.  (Recruiter will provide more details.)

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