Location : Palo Alto CA / Miami FL / Princeton NJ onsite
About Summit :
Ivonescimab known as SMT112 is a novel potential first-in-class investigational
bispecific antibody combining the effects of immunotherapy via a blockade of PD-1 with the anti-angiogenesis effects associated with blocking VEGF into a single molecule. Ivonescimab displays unique cooperative binding to each of its intended targets with multifold higher affinity when in the presence of both PD-1 and VEGF.
Summit has begun its clinical development of ivonescimab in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with three active Phase III trials :
- HARMONi is a Phase III clinical trial which intends to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to placebo plus chemotherapy in patients with EGFR-mutated locally advanced or metastatic non-squamous NSCLC who have progressed after treatment with a 3rd generation EGFR TKI (e.g. osimertinib).
- HARMONi-3 is a Phase III clinical trial which is designed to evaluate ivonescimab combined with chemotherapy compared to pembrolizumab combined with chemotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC.
- HARMONi-7 is a Phase III clinical trial which is intended to evaluate ivonescimab monotherapy compared to pembrolizumab monotherapy in patients with first-line metastatic NSCLC whose tumors have high PD-L1 expression.
Ivonescimab is an investigational therapy that is not approved by any regulatory authority in Summits license territories including the United States and Europe. Ivonescimab was approved for marketing authorization in China in May 2024. Ivonescimab was granted Fast Track designation by the US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for the HARMONi clinical trial setting .
Overview of Role :
The Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs - Global Regulatory Leader is responsible for developing and implementing global strategies to secure IND / CTA approvals for various studies as well as providing regulatory leadership for planning and execution of subsequent global marketing applications for product(s) in the oncology therapeutic area.
Role and Responsibilities :
Leads global regulatory strategies for assigned products / indications through all phases of development. May include doing so in context of development collaborations and / or partnerships.Continually expands TA knowledge and ensures strategic messaging and content of global regulatory dossiers to include development of tumor landscape assessment to inform evolving development strategy.Advises management and cross-functional team members of the effect of current or proposed relevant laws regulations guidelines and standards etc.Key internal leader and driver of regulatory policy and strategy for assigned productsLead regulatory team in the preparation and maintenance of risk assessment and mitigation strategy development for assigned productsMay lead the Labeling Regulatory Team for given product(s) / indication(s)Proactively anticipates and mitigates regulatory risksDemonstrates excellent understanding of drug development and leadership behaviors consistent with levelDevelops and implements acceleration strategies as appropriateAccountable for ensuring that corporate goals are met with respect to assigned projectsActs independently under direction of Vice President of Regulatory AffairsBased on experience and scientific strengths expands TA knowledge of TA; provides coaching and mentoring for other regulatory membersWill have direct reports and contributes to the performance management for other RA team membersMakes decisions regarding regulatory work processes or operational plans and schedules in order to achieve the program objectives establishedMay advance the organizations goals by participating and taking leadership roles in professional associations industry and trade groups as appropriateFollows budget allocationsAll other duties as assignedExperience Education and Specialized Knowledge and Skills :
Bachelors degree in life sciences (pharmacy biology chemistry pharmacology) or related subject; Masters or Doctorate preferredMinimum of 12 years experience in pharmaceutical regulatory activities with experience as lead regulatory product strategist in two or more major regions in addition to the US such as EU Japan or ChinaRequires drug development experience in US & EUMinimum of 5 years of proven experience in a strategic leadership role with strong project management skillsExperience working in a cross-functional environment with multiple stakeholders and influencing cross-functional teamsExperience interfacing with major government regulatory authoritiesStrong communication and proactive negotiation skillsExperience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategiesAttention to detail accuracy and confidentialityClear and concise oral and written communication skillsCritical thinking problem solving ability to work independentlyMust be able to effectively multi-task and manage time-sensitive and highly confidential documentsCommunicate effectively and articulate complex ideas in an easily understandable wayAbility to successfully work in a fast-paced demanding and collaborative environmentTravel up to approximately 5%The pay range for this role is $238000-$298000 annually. Actual compensation packages are based on several factors that are unique to each candidate including but not limited to skill set depth of experience certifications and specific work location. This may be different in other locations due to differences in the cost of labor. The total compensation package for this position may also include bonus stock benefits and / or other applicable variable compensation.
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Required Experience :
Exec
Key Skills
Proofreading,Adobe Acrobat,FDA Regulations,Manufacturing & Controls,Biotechnology,Clinical Trials,Research & Development,GLP,cGMP,Product Development,Chemistry,Writing Skills
Employment Type : Full-Time
Department / Functional Area : Regulatory Affairs
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Yearly Salary Salary : 238000 - 298000