Manager Regulatory Affairs Pharma
Manager Regulatory Affairs Pharma
Are you ready for the next challenge? As Manager Regulatory Affairs – Pharma within the Health, Nutrition & Care (HNC) business unit of dsm-firmenich, you will be part of a cross-functional team of around 15 employees, based in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland. The activities linked to the position are highly complex due to the dynamics of the global market and changing regulatory environments.
Your responsibility will encompass the integration of the Marketing and Sales plans into your regulatory strategy program and its global roll out in cooperation with the regional teams. You will be part of a highly professional and motivated team.
At dsm-firmenich, being a force for good is not optional. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is a shared responsibility woven into our daily work, benefiting to our People, Customers & Communities and driving business value. Equal access to opportunities is a given, belonging is a shared feeling, authenticity is celebrated.
Your key responsibilities:
- Lead the joint efforts for the development of the global API product approval strategy for food and pharma products in a timely and accurate manner.
- Manage and support the food and pharma submissions (i.e. new registrations, renewals of authorizations or line extensions) in certain regions or countries
- Dossier preparation (e.g. DMFs, CEPs, Core Dossiers) and support for product approval in collaboration with R&D, Product and Project Management, global and regional Regulatory Affairs (RA) based on the global RA strategies of dsm-firmenich. Coordinate the submission of dossiers to the regional authorities and follow up on the approval process.
- Work with Product Management and production sites to ensure regulatory compliance of dsm-firmenich products.
- Monitor and report modification of the changing regulatory framework and environment, and assess their impact on the business
- Lead the development of dsm-firmenich opinions in the area of RA
- Develop SOPs, work on and/or select appropriate regulatory platforms & applications (software solutions), as appropriate to specific issues.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of registration status & planning platforms. Highly contribute to the RA team performance by taking leadership in development and maintenance of efficient RA tools, processes and coaching of employees and junior colleagues, as applicable
- Support Total Quality Management for the product-specific aspects (e.g. specifications) in customer quality agreements, as needed.
- Support issue management related to product quality, e.g. impurity complaints, in close cooperation with all internal functions (e.g, QA, Marketing & Sales, Product Management) and represent Regulatory Affairs.
- Responsible for global or regional representation, networking and shaping activities, where applicable.
- Support for global standard product document creation, update and maintenance.
We bring:
- A rich history and a promising future of bold scientific innovation and passionate creation with our customers.
- A space to grow by encouraging and supporting curiosity and an open mindset.
- A flexible work environment that empowers people to take accountability for their work and own the outcome.
- An eagerness to be one team and learn from each other to bring progress to life and create a better future.
- A firm belief that working together with our customers is the key to achieving great things.
- A culture that prioritizes safety and well-being, both physically and mentally;
You bring:
- University degree in chemistry or natural sciences life sciences, or equivalent
- At least 3 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs and/or Quality Management/Production background, preferably in Vitamins and APIs;
- Experienced / skilled in use of related regulatory IT platforms & applications such as Veeva RIMS, Documentum, Trackwise
- Strong persuasive personality, but able to balance and compromise different opinions
- Strategic and solution-thinking skills
- Precise working style, persistence in pursuing objectives
- Open-minded, good team working and solution-thinking skills; cross-functional collaboration skills are a must
- Ability to assess, manage and communicate regulatory risks for given submissions or situations
- Fluent in written and spoken English; German and any other language an asset
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate: (here,) there’s a place for everyone with us.
dsm-firmenich is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Our people are as diverse as our customers. For us that includes a commitment to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
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As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss-Dutch company, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life™ every day, everywhere, for billions of people.