Associate Director, CMC

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Leadership and Team Management: Manage a team within China RA CMC, including performance management, training, workload oversight, and support for a healthy work-life balance. Ensure team activities are delivered effectively, efficiently, and in compliance with external regulatory requirements and internal quality procedures.

• Cross-functional Collaboration and Risk Management: Collaborate with departmental and cross-functional partners to share technical and regulatory knowledge, align expectations, coordinate planning and monitoring activities, and mitigate risks.

• CMC Regulatory Submissions: Deliver timely and efficient CMC regulatory submissions across drug development and the lifecycle management.

• Technical Regulatory Support: Partner with regulatory colleagues on product specifications, quality control testing, and inspection-related matters; provide technical input and facilitate discussions between China and HQ teams.

• Project Team Engagement: Participate in China project development teams and work with regulatory and project leads to identify and address CMC needs.

• External Engagement: Build networks with pharmaceutical industry associations and participate in CMC initiatives and task forces.

Requirements

• BS, MS or PhD degree in chemistry, biology, or related scientific disciplines; advanced degree is preferred;
• Expertise in CMC areas such as chemistry, formulation and analytical, at least 5 years of R&D and/or regulatory experience;
• Knowledge in CMC regulatory requirements and ICH guidelines;
• Good oral and written communication skills in both English and Chinese;
• Proven ability in cross-functional cooperation, alignment and ownership in problem solving;
• Experience in managing and coaching a high performing team.

Required Skills:

CMC Development, CMC Strategy, Policy Implementation, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Labeling, Regulatory Operations, Regulatory Submissions, Strategic Thinking, Team Management, Vendor Management

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

12/31/2026

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