Who We Are

BioMarin is a global biotechnology company that relentlessly pursues bold science to translate genetic discoveries into new medicines that advance the future of human health.

Since our founding in 1997, we have applied our scientific expertise in understanding the underlying causes of genetic conditions to create transformative medicines, using a number of treatment modalities.

Using our unparalleled expertise in genetics and molecular biology, we develop medicines for patients with significant unmet medical need. We enlist the best of the best – people with the right technical expertise and a relentless drive to solve real problems – and create an environment that empowers our teams to pursue bold, innovative science. With this distinctive approach to drug discovery, we’ve produced a diverse pipeline of commercial, clinical and preclinical candidates that have well-understood biology and provide an opportunity to be first-to-market or offer a substantial benefit over existing therapeutic options.

About Worldwide Research and Development

From research and discovery to post-market clinical development, our WWRD engine involves all bench and clinical research and the associated groups that support those endeavors. Our teams work on developing first-in-class and best-in-class therapeutics that provide meaningful advances to patients who live with genetic diseases.

What we do:

The Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) is responsible for obtaining approval for new products and ensuring that approval is maintained throughout the product lifecycle. GRA serves as the interface between the regulatory authorities and the program teams aiming to ensure that the project plan correctly anticipates what the regulatory authority will require before approving the product. It is the responsibility of GRA to keep abreast of current legislation, policies, guidelines and other regulatory intelligence. The RA department plays an important role in giving advice to the program teams on how best to interpret the regulatory legislation and guidelines.

The Regulatory Affairs Nonclinical / Clinical team plays a key role in defining the regulatory strategy and pathway for a product by leading the development and execution of the nonclinical / clinical regulatory strategy and plan in alignment the overall clinical development plan. This team will take a lead role in planning and developing relevant sections of regulatory filings required for product approvals. In addition, this team will lead planning, coordinating and engaging directly with Health Authorities before, during and after regulatory approval milestones.

This position is REMOTE can be anywhere in the US

The  RA Manager supports Global Reg Teams in the development and execution of global nonclinical / clinical regulatory strategies through a program’s lifecycle. The Manager leads the execution of delegated activities, including preparation for HA interactions and the preparation of regulatory submissions in support of the strategy.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The RNC Manager responsibilities may vary depending upon product regulatory lifecycle and may include the leadership of selected activities which will be delegated by the Regulatory Nonclinical/ Clinical Lead and may include the following:

Development Stage Product
• Support the development of the nonclinical / clinical regulatory strategy and plan.
• Assist with selected planning, document development and meeting execution activities in preparation for HA meetings / interactions.
• Participate in Study Execution Teams for assigned products and identify relevant regulatory considerations for discussion with RNC Lead.
• Collaborate with CROs that are contracted to perform regulatory submissions/HA interactions for global clinical trials.
• With oversight by RNC lead, develop and coordinate the core nonclinical / clinical content of regulatory submissions.
• Responsible for ensuring high quality nonclinical/clinical content that adheres to regulations and guidances.
• Lead the maintenance of IND/CTAs throughout the life of the studies (e.g., annual reports)
• Assist with the preparation of HA submission packages including but not limited to compiling relevant materials (Protocols, Annual Reports, Briefing Books, etc.) and completing regulatory documents/forms for internal review.
• Collaborate with Reg PM to create and align submission timelines,
• Collaborate with Reg Ops to provide final documents and QC published outputs for submissions to HA.
• Oversee the collaboration of Nonclin/clin with Reg Ops to provide final documents and QC published outputs for submissions to HA.
• Organize and maintain the administrative, nonclinical, and clinical portions of IND’s, NDA’s and BLA’s.
• Oversee the archiving of HA submissions and correspondence
Commercial Stage Product
• Lead the development of updates to the clinical and nonclinical sections of the core dossier used for INTL marketing applications.
• Provide support to RNC lead on development of nonclinical / clinical portions of required product lifecycle maintenance regulatory submissions, examples are: clinical or nonclinical supplements to approved US product dossiers and any required annual reports, license renewals, supplemental filings.
• Coordinate necessary interactions with INTL in support of INTL MA filings. Examples include: meetings to provide RNC guidance/input on agency interaction, submissions, RTQs.
General
• Attend relevant functional area and project team meetings.
• Review, understand and stay up to date on regulations, guidelines relevant to responsibilities
• Review documents (SOPs, protocols and reports) related to Clinical or Nonclinical studies as necessary
• Ensure that the PM timelines and tracker accurately reflect submission plans

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in health or life sciences, including chemistry, molecular biology, or similar. PhD preferred, Masters/Bachelors acceptable with relevant experience
• 4 + year experience
• Nonclinical / Clinical Regulatory Affairs experience preferred

Note: This description is not intended to be all-inclusive, or a limitation of the duties of the position. It is intended to describe the general nature of the job that may include other duties as assumed or assigned.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

In the U.S, the salary range for this position is $ 51 to $ 75 per hour. The base pay actually offered will take into account internal equity, and may also vary depending on candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience amongst other factors. The salary range for this position is: $51 to $75. BioMarin considers a variety of factors when determining base compensation, including experience, qualifications, and geographic location. These considerations mean actual compensation will vary. This position may also be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus, discretionary stock-based long-term incentives (eligibility may vary based on role), paid time off, and a benefits package. Benefits include company-sponsored medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans.

For additional benefits information, visit: https://careers.biomarin.com/benefits.

• Eligible employees may participate in benefit plans, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.