(Asso.) Manager, CMC, Regulatory Affairs
MSD
Job Description
Position title: Asociate Manager or Manager, CMC
Department: Regulatory Affairs
Report to: Senior Manager of CMC
Location: Beijing/Shanghai, China
Responsibilities
Take CMC lead for products under clinical development and for marketed drug products. Coordinate various aspects of CMC regulatory activities with internal and external stakeholders. Act as a primary representative internally and externally for CMC issues.
- Provide CMC expertise to support drug development at various stages including clinical trial application, NDA and post approval variations
- Lead the communication with HQ CMC and China RA teams to ensure high quality CMC submissions in compliance with China regulations and guidelines
- Act as a primary contact for CMC query response, lead and coordinate the response process between China and HQ teams, and interact with the agency for project related CMC issues
- Work with regulatory colleagues on specification, quality control testing and inspection for specific products; provide technical input and facilitate the discussion between China and HQ teams
- Participate in China project development teams to identify CMC needs by working with regulatory and project leads
- Develop network with pharmaceutical industrial 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, 35 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;
- Proactive and teamwork spirits
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Employee Status:
RegularRelocation:
No relocationVISA Sponsorship:
NoTravel Requirements:
25%Flexible Work Arrangements:
Not ApplicableShift:
Not IndicatedValid Driving License:
NoHazardous Material(s):
n/aRequired Skills:
CMC Development, CMC Documentation, CMC Strategy, Communication, Interpersonal Relationships, Regulatory Affairs Compliance, Regulatory CMC, Regulatory Communications, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Compliance Audits, Regulatory Strategy Development, Regulatory Submissions, Stakeholder ManagementPreferred Skills:
Job Posting End Date:
12/31/2025*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID:R352213