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Hemab is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs, CMC to lead global regulatory strategy across our portfolio of rare disease therapies. This role provides strategic leadership for all CMC-related regulatory activities—from early development through commercialization—ensuring high-quality submissions and successful interactions with global health authorities. The Director will work cross-functionally across CMC, Quality, Clinical, and Program Leadership teams and will play a critical role in shaping Hemab’s global development and registration strategies. This role requires deep expertise in biologics CMC regulatory requirements and the ability to navigate complex regulatory landscapes while advancing innovative manufacturing and analytical.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the development and execution of global CMC regulatory strategies for biologic products, including gene therapies
Serve as the CMC regulatory representative on cross-functional project teams, providing strategic input and guidance
Author and/or review CMC sections of regulatory submissions including INDs, CTAs, BLAs/MAAs, and amendments
Collaborate closely with CMC technical teams (Process Development, Analytical Development, Manufacturing, Quality)
Lead CMC regulatory aspects of health authority interactions, including preparation of briefing documents, responses to agency questions, and participation in regulatory meetings
Proactively identify CMC regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies
Provide regulatory assessment and strategic guidance for CMC changes throughout the product lifecycle
Oversee CMC regulatory activities conducted by external vendors and consultants
Monitor evolving global CMC regulatory landscape, guidelines, and precedents
Partner with Quality Assurance to ensure CMC activities align with GMP requirements and support regulatory inspections readiness
Mentor and develop junior regulatory staff in CMC regulatory affairs expertise
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in life sciences, chemistry, engineering, or related scientific discipline required
Advanced degree (MS, PhD, PharmD) preferred
8+ years of pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry experience with at least 5 years in regulatory affairs with significant CMC focus, or equivalent combination of technical CMC and regulatory experience
Demonstrated experience with biologics CMC regulatory submissions (INDs, BLAs) and successful health authority interactions
Track record of developing successful CMC regulatory strategies for complex biologics and/or peptides through various stages of development
Experience with preparing global regulatory submissions to FDA and EMA as well as ex-US/EU regulatory Agencies (e.g., PMDA, Health Canada)
Familiarity with submission requirements for Regulatory Agencies in Middle East, Latin America and Asia is highly desirable
Deep understanding of global CMC regulatory requirements and guidance documents for biologics, including ICH guidelines (Q5, Q6, Q8-Q11)
Strong scientific acumen with ability to understand and communicate complex technical CMC information
Demonstrated ability to think strategically while managing tactical execution
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and meet aggressive timelines
Collaborative leadership style with ability to influence without direct authority
Problem-solving mindset with ability to develop creative solutions
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and commitment to quality
Proficiency with regulatory information management systems and electronic submission formats
Nice to have:
Familiarity with submission requirements for Regulatory Agencies in Middle East, Latin America and Asia