Associate Manager, Regulatory Europe (Clinical Trials) - Interim 6 months
Regulatory Affairs
Neuchatel, Switzerland

PREREQUISITES

Working experience in Clinical Trials in Europe

At least 1 year experience in development in Pharmaceutical Industry

Ideally: good working knowledge of European Clinical Trial Applications and procedures

Valid Swiss working permission or EU Citizenship required

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Manage directly clinical trial applications (CTAs) to applicable European Health Authorities in conjunction with Celgene affiliates and support CTAs in conjunction with CROs in other relevant countries :
  • Plan, prepare, co-ordinate & submit CTAs including:

  • Communication with Regulatory Responsible Person, Affiliates, Study Team members &, CROs to gather input and collect appropriate documentation/information
  • Initiate response preparation to Health Authorities questions in conjunction with Regulatory Responsible and study team, where applicable
  • Maintain the CTA during it’s life cycle (i.e. amendments, end of trial declaration & Final Study Reports)
  • Participate in Study Team meetings to provide the team with procedural regulatory advice and input
  • Keep a breast of new developments in European legislation and guidelines applicable to clinical trials
  • Create and/or maintain a CTA knowledge base with up to date information on ongoing and passed trials (countries benchmarking, list of questions, submissions requirements, etc…). Share this knowledge with the relevant parties
  • Ensure consistent approach across all projects through close interaction with peers as well as Regulatory Responsibles and Managers
  • Track CTA activities including timelines and milestones. Communicate the CTA submissions and approvals to the relevant parties
  • QC the CTA package and oversees dispatch together with Submission Specialist
  • General

  • Assist and support Regulatory team on any other activities related to the above
  • Other duties related to the above within Celgene as a whole, as assigned
  • Core Competencies

  • Technical Competence: knowledge of EU Clinical Trial Directive and respective guidance documents as well as ICH guidelines
  • Teamwork: work effectively to share responsibility as a team member in a cross-functional team, matrix-based environment. Openness to learn from more experienced staff and to share own experience
  • Planning, Coordination and Organisation: excellent project planning skills; pay attention to details and demonstrate commitment to deliver high quality work to agreed timelines
  • Communication and Negotiation Skills: able to communicate proactively and effectively in a multi-cultural, multi-functional environment. Able to interact effectively with individuals or groups who may have different interests or goals to achieve team objective
  • Qualifications & Knowledge Required

  • Working experience in Clinical Trials in Europe
  • At least 1 year experience in development in Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Experience in European Regulatory Affairs, especially with clinical trial applications and procedures a definite advantage
  • Skills Required

  • Excellent project planning, administrative and organizational skills; attention to detail and timelines
  • Ability to prioritize tasks, to work on multiple tasks in parallel and under time pressure
  • Flexible and adaptable to changing project priorities and work assignments
  • Good oral and written communication skills
  • Fluency in written and spoken English, knowledge of other languages an advantage
  • Good computer skills to include: MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

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