GRCY-0, Senior Reg Affairs Associate

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Job Title: Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate

Location: Sydney

Company: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt Germany

Employment Type: Full-Time

• Work with a purpose-driven global healthcare company
• Make a real impact on patients with high unmet medical needs
• Inclusive and collaborative company culture

Join us in our mission to improve the lives of patients with rare diseases!

We are committed to advancing healthcare and developing innovative solutions that address high unmet medical needs and improve patient outcomes, especially for patients with rare diseases.

We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate to join our Regulatory Affairs team to lead end-to-end regulatory strategy and activities for our growing portfolio.

What you will do

As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Associate you will be responsible for managing and driving end-to-end regulatory submissions and approvals for pharmaceutical products. You will play a pivotal role in leading the strategy and execution of regulatory activities that enable timely registrations, optimal labelling and seamless lifecycle management.

Main responsibilities

• Manage pre-submission activities, Category 1 applications to the TGA and Medsafe.
• Perform dossier analysis, lead the strategy and execution of regulatory activities that enable timely registrations, optimal labelling and lifecycle management.
• Collaborate with local cross-functional, regional and global teams to facilitate successful registration, commercialisation and life cycle management of our products.
• Ensure compliance as per local regulations.
• Liaise with the TGA and Medsafe as required.

Who you are

Ideally, the candidates should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, pharmacy, or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs.
• Experience in leading the dossier and regulatory strategy for applications to the TGA and Medsafe.
• A proven track record of successful regulatory approvals, especially in rare tumours/diseases, including Orphan Drug Designation applications.
• Experience in leading interactions with the TGA and Medsafe that result in successful regulatory outcomes.
• Experience in drug development and clinical trial application or notification is highly regarded.
• In-depth knowledge of the Australian regulatory requirements for drug development and registration.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with local cross-functional, regional and global teams.

How to Apply:
If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients with rare diseases, we invite you to apply by sending your resume and cover letter to the link provided below.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!