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The Local Senior Associate Regulatory Affairs provides high-level regulatory leadership for Amgen-sponsored clinical studies in Mexico. The role independently drives local regulatory strategy, decision-making, and execution to ensure timely, compliant clinical trial authorizations and lifecycle management in a sophisticated and evolving regulatory environment. The position serves as the primary local regulatory collaboration with Health Authorities and Ethics Committees acquired by GSO and acts as a strategic partner to global Cross functional teams.
Job Responsibility:
Independently handle and maintain complete, accurate, and traceable regulatory documentation supporting clinical protocol approvals for initial and lifecycle management protocols submitted via DIGIPRiS, in compliance with NOM-012-SSA3-2012, applicable COFEPRIS regulations, and Amgen policies
Document and implement local regulatory strategies based on current health legislation, COFEPRIS guidelines, and formal regulatory agreements, ensuring alignment with approved submission pathways
Ensure consistency application of Good Clinical Practice (GCP) requirements across regulatory submissions and Health Authority communications
Systematically assess, document, and mitigate regulatory risks, including communication and escalation within Local Study Teams (LSTs) and relevant governance forums
Maintain detailed collaboration with Global Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Quality, Safety, Medical, and Legal functions to support regulatory compliance and inspection readiness
Define and implement local regulatory strategies based on health legislation expertise and interpretation of COFEPRIS guidelines, agreements, and evolving regulatory criteria
Independently assess regulatory risks and determine appropriate submission pathways and documentation approaches to support timely protocol approvals
Proactively assess, communicate, and mitigate regulatory risks impacting timelines and compliance during the internal LST (Local Study Team)
Collaborating with Global Regulatory, Clinical Operations, Quality, Safety, Medical, and Legal partners
Apply regulatory and ethical requirements, including CONBIOÉTICA guidelines, to support compliance with local Ethics Committee expectations for protocol, Inform Consent Form and other subject material or information
Lead the preparation and coordination of responses to Health Authority deficiency letters, prevention notices, and clarification requests, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and strategic alignment
Maintain inspection readiness and regulatory traceability within RIM systems
Coordinate and lead all aspects of all documentation elements required for submission under the Unified Formats, in accordance with the Administrative Simplification Agreement (April 28, 2025)
Ensure end-to-end regulatory submission readiness, including alignment with internal team members and submission timelines
Review internal area for quality control and identify gaps solving them and for training purposes
Requirements:
Master’s degree in health sciences or related field and experience in Clinical Regulatory Affairs in Mexico in similar positions on a big pharmaceutical company
Bachelor’s degree in health sciences or related field and 2 years of experience in Clinical Regulatory Affairs in Mexico in similar positions on a big pharmaceutical company
Associate’s degree in health sciences or related field and 6 years of experience in Clinical Regulatory Affairs in Mexico in similar positions on a big pharmaceutical company
Proficiency in English, both in oral and written communication
Nice to have:
Digipris domain for submission execution and training purposes
Regulatory Affairs and/or GCP certification
Proven experience handling regulatory complexity and high-impact regulatory decisions
Work in teams and cross functional previous experience
High proficiency in internal and external communication
What we offer:
Competitive and comprehensive Total Rewards Plans that are aligned with local industry standards