Regulatory Affairs Manager – Oncology Cell Therapy

Regulatory Affairs Manager – Oncology Cell TherapyExperience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.United Kingdom - Uxbridge Regulatory RegularKite, a Gilead company, is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. We are at the forefront of immunotherapy and engineered T cell therapy. Our personalized approach is what sets us apart. Unlike traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing, our therapies are not created on an assembly line. With CAR T-cell therapy, we are reengineering a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer — one patient at a time. We also are entering a pivotal time in our history with multiple planned launches and evolving competitive dynamics on a global scale. That means a fast moving, constantly changing environment and innovative culture, where we make discoveries every day – discoveries that include our own capabilities and our individual potential. For more information on Kite, please visit www.kitepharma.com. Sign up to follow @KitePharma on Twitter at www.twitter.com/kitepharma.We are looking for a highly motivated individual who is passionate about advancing therapeutics and thrives under pressure. This is an exciting opportunity for a Manager to join the Kite Pharma (Kite) Cell Therapy team based in Cambridge or Stockley Park. In the role you, will be responsible for regulatory strategy for advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMP) that treat cancer in EU and core international markets (Switzerland, UK, Australia and Canada, ‘ACE’ and other Intercontinental countries, ‘ICR’). Kite Pharma and the Kite Cell therapy regulatory team works closely with the Gilead Oncology team allowing for real time knowledge sharing and support across oncology programs.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESLead regulatory activities associated with development or marketed ATMP products in conjunction with regional director.Prepares regulatory documentation to support Clinical Trial Applications/ amendments in the region.Interacts with the Global Regulatory Lead to agree and ensures delivery of the regulatory strategy in ACE for both development and marketed medicinal products.Responsible for the preparation of moderately complex regulatory submissions which require interaction with cross‑functional teams to ensure optimal execution.Prepares and co‑ordinates submissions for assigned project(s) and territories in line with ICH requirements, regional requirements and scientific and company policies and procedures.Represents the Regulatory Affairs function in cross functional teams to ensure optimal execution of the agreed regulatory strategy for both approved and development ATMPs.Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of EU regulatory requirements and guidelines and for communicating changes in regulatory information to cross‑functional teams.CORE COMPETENCIESExcellent verbal and written English communication skills and demonstration of excellent interpersonal skills are required.Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with tight timelines.Demonstrated effectiveness in cooperation and teamwork with analytical and assessment skills.Problem solving, strategic thinking skills with ability to impact and influence.Attention to detail with accuracy and quality.Ability to understand and effectively relate to external and internal customers.KEY ROLE-RELATED COMPETENCIESA good scientific background and understanding with the ability to acquire therapy area and regulatory knowledge in a short timeframe.Able to facilitate/impact and influence effective planning interactions and discussions.Able to effectively interact with external parties to information gather and effectively drive projects through to completion to tight timelines.Motivated and works independently with limited direction from a senior Regulatory Affairs professional.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREDLife Science degree and demonstrated relevant regulatory affairs experience.Experience in the preparation and submission of regulatory documentation to support centrally approved product with post approval activities, and/orExperience in clinical trials applications/amendments in the European Union and good breadth of understanding of European regulations relating to clinical trials.Good breadth of understanding of the European regulations.Experience in working with document management systems.Experience representing Regulatory Affairs on cross functional teams.COMPANY CORE VALUESTeamwork, Excellence, Accountability, Integrity, Inclusion.LOCATIONCambridge or Stockley Park office.#J-18808-Ljbffr