Head of Corporate Regulatory Affairs & CMC (RAC)


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Permanent
Negotiable
Regulatory
PR/543270_1745870675
Head of Corporate Regulatory Affairs & CMC (RAC)

Ready to make a real impact in regulatory affairs?
We're looking for a dynamic Regulatory Affairs Expert (CMC & Compliance) to join our high-performing team. In this role, you'll help define global standards, support innovative development projects, and drive regulatory excellence across our sites. If you're passionate about pharma or biotech, thrive in a fast-moving environment, and want to grow your career while making a difference - we'd love to meet you!

Your Impact:

  • Shape and roll out regulatory standards across all global sites, driving compliance and excellence.

  • Ensure seamless regulatory maintenance for our products, always keeping customer needs and corporate requirements in focus.

  • Partner with local RAC teams and internal/external stakeholders to design smart CMC and regulatory strategies for new development projects - making sure corporate best practices are always applied.

  • Lead and support regulatory submissions (DMFs, CMC sections for INDs, IMPDs, NDAs, MAAs, and more), ensuring precision and efficiency throughout the process.

  • Act as a hands-on expert to embed and uphold corporate regulatory standards at operational sites.

  • Coordinate cross-functional regulatory activities during CMC development phases and advise customer project teams as needed.

  • Head up the corporate RAC team within the Corporate Quality Organization, championing consistency and high standards.

  • Own and continually refine the RAC processes within the Corporate Management Handbook, ensuring harmonization across the organization.

  • Maintain and optimize our e-CTD submission systems to streamline regulatory workflows.

What You Bring:

  • Ph.D. in Chemistry, Pharmacy, or equivalent scientific field.

  • Deep expertise in Regulatory Affairs for drug substances and/or drug products, especially around CMC development.

  • Solid foundation in GMP compliance.

  • Hands-on experience with e-CTD submission tools.

  • 5+ years of experience working in Regulatory Affairs within pharma/biotech (drug substances or products).

  • 5+ years in a regulatory, GMP, or consultancy leadership role.

  • Strong background managing interactions with regulatory authorities and clients.

  • Excellent intercultural communication skills and fluency in English (written and spoken).

  • A collaborative leadership style, with strong decision-making skills and a service-first mentality.

  • Flexibility and resilience - ready to step up when business needs demand.

Why Join Us:

  • Work in a high-energy environment with top-tier facilities and a supportive team culture.

  • Advance your career with structured professional development opportunities.

  • Enjoy flexible working hours with a 40-hour workweek.

  • Get a minimum of five weeks of vacation annually.

  • Benefit from childcare support and private travel insurance.

  • Receive comprehensive private accident insurance.

  • 13th-month salary paid out without deductions, plus eligibility for profit-sharing in successful years.

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