Regulatory Global Labeling Director

Job Description

Based in US can be remote, but some travel to in the US and other locations as needed to support business needs.

SUMMARY

The Director of Regulatory Global Labeling (REG-GL) is a strategic leadership role working with a team to develop and manage labeling for products worldwide. Responsibilities may include developing labeling content and strategies for Target Product Labeling, Company Core Data Sheets, Prescribing Information, Patient Labeling, and Instructions for Use. The incumbent will be responsible for regulatory compliance, competitive, and up-to-date labeling. The Director of REG-GL will lead cross functional Product Labeling Teams as a Global Labeling Lead or supervise staff in this role, directing team members on labeling content, requirements, and strategies for good labeling outcomes and success. This role would also be responsible for strategic regulatory labeling health authority interactions and negotiations for labeling projects assigned. End to end labeling process oversight is expected for products assigned to ensure proper handoff and compliance. Oversees and mentors labeling professionals to achieve regulatory objectives.

This position will be responsible for :

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead or direct the creation of high quality labeling and supporting documents for new or changes to the CCDS or local labeling. Review of summary documents such as clinical overviews to ensure the labeling message is consistent with the overall representation of a marketing application.
• Manage the compliance of local labeling against approved CCDS concepts.
• Lead Product Labeling Teams or serve as leader to Labeling Leads to ensure labeling is compliant with the local regulations, supports business goals, and processes are followed.
• Present and defend proposed labeling changes in global product information documents, including labeling documents in key markets to Management as required for review and approval.
• Provide regulatory strategic guidance and oversight of global labeling activities for commercial products and development products in various therapeutic areas as assigned. May include presenting and influencing Regulatory Leadership and / or Executive Labeling Committee on an ad-hoc / issue-driven basis for assigned projects / products.
• An active member on Regulatory, Development, Safety, Commercial teams supporting the requirements for labeling claims in-line with corporate goals. This may include interactions with Regulatory International and regional Partners.
• Responsible for the development of labeling negotiations strategic plan for the assigned labeling projects and conduct health-authority reviews and label negotiations (in writing, phone or in person as needed). Lead US and EU labeling negotiations for the assigned products. Guide / support REG International for all labeling related HA negotiations and participate in labeling negotiation meetings or teleconferences with HAs, as needed.
• Provide strategic input on interpretation and implementation of key regional labeling regulations, guidelines, and best labeling practices, and align with global strategic labeling plan.
• Create and lead the development of labeling processes and support system development to enhance labeling processes as needed.
• Guide launch teams or provide Senior leadership to Labeling Leads on launch strategy for new commercial products or labeling implementation requirements for labeling changes. May interact with Commercial, Supply Chain and Technical Operations staff.

EXPERIENCE

Required Skills :

A minimum of 7 years required of industry experience and extensive experience (at least 4 years) in labeling; alternatively extensive experience in related areas of the Pharmaceutical Industry or Health Authorities.

Desired Skills :

EDUCATION

Minimum requirements Science based BS or MS with requisite experience and demonstrated capability. Advanced degree (MD, Ph D, PharmD) preferred.