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ProductLife Group is a global consulting and outsourcing partner to the life sciences industry. We support pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across the full product lifecycle, from early development through post-marketing activities. We are looking for an experienced Senior Director / Principal Consultant – Regulatory Strategy to lead U.S. and Canadian regulatory development programs, with strong expertise in Health Canada requirements and pathways.
Job Responsibility:
Lead regulatory strategy and execution for U.S. FDA and Health Canada development programs
Provide senior-level regulatory guidance for pre-clinical through late-stage development programs
Develop regulatory assessments, integrated development plans, and strategic documentation
Lead preparation and oversight of Health Authority meeting packages, special designation requests, and regulatory submissions (including IND-enabling and CTA-related documentation)
Serve as Authorized Sponsor Representative, including leading and participating in formal FDA and Health Canada meetings
Provide meeting strategy, preparation, and coaching to clients
Act as regulatory project lead for complex, cross-functional programs
Coordinate regulatory activities across Clinical, CMC, and Nonclinical functions
Own project timelines, track progress, and proactively identify and mitigate regulatory risks
Communicate clear regulatory status and recommendations to clients and internal teams
Provide regulatory intelligence and precedent-based advice, considering U.S., Canadian, and global perspectives
Support proposal development, statements of work, and project scoping
Educate clients on regulatory strategies, Health Canada pathways, and PLG consulting services
Contribute to internal initiatives such as new offerings, process improvements, publications, workshops, and conferences
Mentor and technically guide regulatory colleagues across the organization
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline (life sciences, pharmacy, biology, chemistry, or related field)
15+ years of experience in regulatory affairs within the biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical industry
Proven senior-level experience leading regulatory strategy and execution for development-stage programs
Significant, hands-on Health Authority interaction experience, including Health Canada
Experience managing programs from early development through registration-enabling stages
Independent development of FDA and Health Canada regulatory strategies
Authoring and oversight of regulatory submissions and Health Authority meeting packages
Direct experience representing sponsors in formal regulatory meetings
Strong knowledge of ICH guidelines, FDA guidance, Health Canada guidance, and global regulatory frameworks
Cross-functional regulatory leadership across Clinical, CMC, and Nonclinical disciplines
Program-level regulatory risk assessment and mitigation