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Global Senior Director of RA/QA

Mantell Associates
City of London
1 month ago
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Mantell Associates is partnered with a rapidly growing CDMO, who is looking to expand their team with the addition of a Global Senior Director of RA/QA.

Global Senior Director of RA/QA - Responsibilities:

Develop and implement effective Quality Assurance & Regulatory strategies by maintaining Policy and Intelligence
Manage and mentor a team of regulatory professionals, providing guidance and leadership to ensure adherence to global regulations and internal policies
Be at the forefront of new and developing regulations and guidelines
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including clinical development, medical affairs, and quality assurance, to ensure regulatory compliance and timely product approval
Responsible for providing an overview of QA/RA Policy to stakeholders and staff
Monitor and interpret changes in global regulations and communicate the impact on the company's products and operations
Ensure submission publishing is well executed and on time
Engage and support all relevant staff to support M&A activities
Proactively manage a Regulatory Affairs network externally and internally

Global Senior Director of RA/QA - Requirements:

Bachelor's or advanced degree in a scientific or medical field
Strong experience within Quality Assurance/Regulatory Affairs in the Biotech / Pharmaceutical space, including leadership experience
Thorough understanding of global regulations (FDA, EMA, ICH) and their impact on product development and approval
Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a team of regulatory professionals
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders
Proven track record of Global Regulatory Processes

Mantell Associates is a specialist Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences headhunting firm. For more information on this role, please contact us at 44 (0)20 3854 7700.

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