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Would you like to join an international team working to improve the future of healthcare? Do you want to enhance the lives of millions of people? Grifols is a global healthcare company that since 1909 has been working to improve the health and well-being of people around the world. We are leaders in plasma-derived medicines and transfusion medicine and develop, produce and market innovative medicines, solutions and services in more than 110 countries and regions.

Summary:

The Director, R&D Global Regulatory Strategy serves as the strategic regulatory leader for assigned development biologic products on global project teams from preclinical stage to approval. This role is accountable for developing, owning, and implementing comprehensive worldwide regulatory strategies that support R&D objectives for new product development, and new indication expansions as well as for clinical aspects of Life Cycle Management Projects. Being the Global Regulatory Lead on global project teams, ensures that regulatory considerations are integrated into key decisions, development plans, and business strategies.

The Director, R&D Global Regulatory Strategy drives interactions with global health authorities to expedite approvals, and interprets complex regulatory guidelines to ensure compliance and strategic advantage. Proactively assesses regulatory risks, opportunities, and pathways, anticipating challenges, and proposing innovative solutions to accelerate development.

The role also provides leadership and coordination to the Regulatory Teams, offering mentorship, direction, and driving collaboration as well as consistent execution of regulatory milestones and deliverables. Ensures alignment with senior stakeholders and fosters regulatory excellence and alignment between regulatory strategy, project goals, and broader organizational objectives

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Primary Responsibilities:

+ As Global Regulatory Lead, develops and oversees worldwide regulatory strategies for projects and initiatives affecting new products or new indication development. Responsible for clinical aspects of LCM initiatives.

+ Leads the regulatory team assigned to the respective project to ensure alignment and integration of all aspects of development and seamless execution of strategy and submissions.

+ Leads interactions and negotiates with global regulatory authorities regarding programs and initiatives that significantly impact the business.

+ Serves as a resource to other departments inside and outside of R&D on regulatory-related product development issues.

+ Guides, directs, and leads staff, and develops department goals in accordance with business priorities. Responsible for training, reviews and development of department members.

+ Advises Senior Management on regulatory aspects of product development and/or lifecycle management.

+ Constantly monitors the evolving regulatory landscape of regulations, identifies business implications of complex regulatory and clinical issues, develops risk mitigation strategies and communicates in a manner that facilitates decision making.

+ Serves as Grifols regulatory liaison in collaborative projects with other companies as assigned

+ Ensures that technical documentation for regulatory submissions meets the appropriate standards and content requirements including planning and implementation around emerging/changing regulatory requirements.

+ Manages department resources and budget to meet R&D goals

+ Utilizes scientific training when interfacing with Senior Management of technical areas to guide the scope of experimentation and the selection of data needed to support regulatory submissions

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of FDA and global regulatory requirements for regulatory pathways and strategies for development projects in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industry. Deep experience in clinical development, trial design statistical principles is essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. Excellent and demonstrated project management skills. Ability to negotiate and influence regulatory officials. Ability to work cross-functionally to effectively implement and oversee R&D regulatory programs. Ability to evaluate complex issues, develop a plan, and meet deadlines to ensure compliance, as well as business timelines to accomplish company objectives. Ability to work within a global team framework and multi-cultural environment.

Minimum Requirements:

Requires Ph.D., Pharm. D.,M.D. or equivalent and, 8 years direct experience in Medical Research, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs or other critical areas within the pharmaceutical industry.

Depending on the area of assignment, directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience and/or competencies may be considered in place of the stated requirements. Example: If a job level requires a Bachelor’s degree plus 4 years of experience, an equivalency could include 8 years of experience, an Associate’s degree with 6 years of experience, or a Master’s degree with 2 years of experience.

Location:

This position offers hybrid/remote flexibility.

Occupational Demands:

Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment. Frequently sits for 6-8 hours per day. Frequent hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast, simple, movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists. Frequently walks. Occasionally bends and twists neck. Light to moderate lifting and carrying objects with a maximum lift of 25lbs. Frequently drives to site locations and frequently travels within the United States. Able to communicate complex information and ideas so others will understand; with the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences. Frequently interacts with others, relates sensitive information to diverse groups. Ability to apply abstract principles to solve complex conceptual issues. Performs a wide range of complex tasks as dictated by variable demands and changing conditions with little predictability as to the occurrence.

Pay Scale:

The estimated pay scale for the Director, R&D Regulatory Strategy role based in the United States (non-California), is $180,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year. Additionally, the position is eligible to participate in 30% of the company bonus pool. We offer a wide variety of benefits including, but not limited to: Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, 9 paid Holidays per year, up to 5% 401(K) match, and tuition reimbursement. Final compensation packages will ultimately depend on education, experience, skillset, knowledge, where the role is performed, internal equity and market data. We are committed to offering our employees opportunities for professional growth and career progression. Grifols is a global healthcare organization with employees in 30 countries focused on patient health and providing impactful results. Since our humble beginnings in 1909, Grifols has been a family company that prides itself on its family-like culture. Our company has more than tripled over the last 10 years, and you can grow with us!

Third Party Agency and Recruiter Notice:

Agencies that present a candidate to Grifols must have an active, nonexpired, Grifols Agency Master Services Agreement with the Grifols Talent Acquisition Department. Additionally, agencies may only submit candidates to positions that they have been engaged to work on by a Grifols Recruiter. All resumes must be sent to a Grifols Recruiter under these terms or they will be considered a Grifols candidate.

Grifols provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; color; sex; gender identity; sexual orientation; religious practices and observances; national origin; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws.

Learn more about Grifols (https://www.grifols.com/en/what-we-do)

**Req ID:** 536838

**Type:** Regular Full-Time

**Job Category:** R & D