Bristol Myers Squibb

Pharmaceuticals

SeniorManager,CMCRegulatory

Otemachi, Japan FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“Senior Manager, CMC Regulatory at Bristol Myers Squibb. Skills: CMC Regulatory, Regulatory Affairs, Submission Preparation, CTD Preparation, GMP/GCTP Compliance, Global Regulatory Strategy. Conduct risk assessments at each stage and develop/execute risk management plans as needed. Contribute to cross-functional teams by conducting regulatory discussions from a CMC regulatory perspective and providing appropriate information on development strategy”

Industry & Context.

Pharmaceuticals
Problems you'll solve

Strategically and logically address complex regulatory issues

Eligibility Requirements

Ability to travel to visit customers, patients or business partners and to attend meetings on behalf of BMS as directed (for field-based and remote-by-design roles)

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

10 years of practical experience and sufficient expertise in regulatory affairs, Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, Experience in preparing regulatory submissions and CTD, Experience in preparing minor change notifications, Experience in JAN application response, Experience in GMP/GCTP inspection response (domestic and overseas), Experience in foreign manufacturer accreditation, Experience in master file management (coordination with In-Country Caretaker), Experience or knowledge in Japanese Pharmacopoeia, Experience or knowledge in organic synthesis, Experience or knowledge in chemical analysis, Experience or knowledge in protein chemistry, Experience or knowledge in biochemistry, Experience or knowledge in microbiology, Experience or knowledge in formulation development, Experience or knowledge in manufacturing management and quality control (GMP, GCTP, GQP), English communication skills: ability to participate in meetings (including teleconferences) with global teams independently and perform duties, Excellent negotiation skills, Leadership skills, Coaching skills, Ability to strategically and logically address complex regulatory issues, Ability to flexibly adapt to a rapidly changing global environment, Proactive attitude with a sense of responsibility towards the team, Ability to make decisions while balancing business objectives and regulatory requirements, High ethical standards and compliance awareness

Nice to Have

Experience in preparing submissions and CTD for biopharmaceuticals and regenerative medicine products

What You'll Do.

Conduct risk assessments at each stage and develop/execute risk management plans as needed

Contribute to cross-functional teams by conducting regulatory discussions from a CMC regulatory perspective and providing appropriate information on development strategy

Provide regulatory and technical advice to relevant departments

including global teams

Lead and support team members utilizing own knowledge and skills

Provide information required for Investigational New Drug (IND) applications and prepare IND-related documents considering submission timing

coordinating with global teams as necessary

Provide information to global teams for the development of pharmaceuticals acceptable in Japan

Evaluate the necessity of PMDA consultations based on results from other countries

coordinating with global teams when significant manufacturing process changes or development plans affecting product quality arise

Evaluate excipients from the perspective of Japanese Pharmacopoeia and standards for raw materials of biological origin

sharing information with relevant departments as needed

Plan strategy through consultation with global teams for PMDA consultations

build consensus to obtain expected answers

and prepare documents based on the strategy

discussing to ensure content meets regulatory requirements and aligns with global team consensus

and support team members in CTD preparation

Provide information on manufacturing sites listed in the marketing authorization application to the responsible department and support them for GMP/GCTP inspections

Accompany and support as a member of the marketing authorization holder during on-site inspections

focusing on the perspective of the marketing authorization application content

Submit responses to inquiries from authorities during PMDA consultations

through background explanation

based on global team consensus

Plan face-to-face meetings with authorities as necessary

Propose appropriate regulatory strategies and execute regulatory operations based on change management information from the manufacturing department

considering product supply

Manage the application and approval timing for variations based on change information from the manufacturing department

Coordinate with relevant departments to take appropriate action when inquiries arise regarding marketed products

Respond to inquiries from the quality department and provide necessary support

Collaborate with other departments to ensure smooth progress of lifecycle management related tasks

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Contribute to cross-functional teams by providing regulatory information and advice; Provide regulatory and technical advice to relevant departments, including global teams; Lead and support team members; Coordinate with global teams for IND applications and submission timing; Coordinate with global teams for evaluating PMDA consultation necessity; Discuss with global teams for CTD preparation; Coordinate with global teams for responses to authorities; Collaborate with manufacturing department for change management information; Coordinate with relevant departments for inquiries regarding marketed products; Respond to inquiries from the quality department; Collaborate with other departments for lifecycle management

Communication Scope

English communication; Negotiation

Process & Methodology

Managing multiple projects simultaneously

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