Hiring company: Merck
Job Description
Basic Functions & Responsibility (may not be limited to):
For assigned products, ensures timely preparation, submission, and appropriate follow-up of new Marketing Authorization applications to the local authorities and – as applicable – to the EMA.
Ensures maintenance of assigned, authorized products through timely submission of variations, renewal applications, and supplemental marketing authorizations.
For assigned products ensures timely, accurate and compliant labelling translations and artwork preparation.
Supports the agency interactions to ensure a seamless submission, assessment, and quick approval of the CTAs, according to the new EU CT Regulation, in cooperation with RAE Liaison, and other internal stakeholders, as applicable.
For assigned products and tasks, stays updated on late pipeline filings, relevant EU and local regulations and guidelines and to develop and maintain positive relationship with key players in the regulatory environment. Designs and implements regulatory ad-hoc local action plans, as necessary.
Collects relevant publicly available regulatory information (regulatory intelligence) and keeps relevant persons appropriately informed.
For assigned products and tasks, works alongside the BD, locally, regionally, and globally, to support business initiatives in sub region.
Maintains a positive relationship with internal and external regulatory contacts. GRACS on sub-regional, regional, and global level, EUQPPV and GCS&PV are the main contact points within the company. External contacts are regulatory authorities, as well as other key players in the regulatory environment.
By discretion of Regulatory Affairs Management and due to organization and workload, all listed activities need not to be performed.
Major Activities (may not be limited to):
New MA applications for assigned products
Performs timely and correct submission and approval of assigned new Marketing Authorization applications in close cooperation with relevant persons in the managing, medical, finance, customer service, marketing and external affairs departments, GRACS on sub-regional, regional and global level, as well as with local regulatory authorities as appropriate, depending on procedure type. Coordinates and implements early access programs with the Agency. Tracks process and manages answers to objections from the Agency on products registration and major new indications, involving negotiations to achieve best conditions.
Designs and implements local action plans for new products, involving selection and regulatory training of external experts and closely interacting with the Agency and Advisory Committee members, with continuous interface with RAE.
Maintenance of licenses for assigned products
Ensures that marketing authorizations are maintained in compliance with related regulatory areas, through performing the necessary activities, including variations and renewals, with a high standard and within the agreed timeframes and communicates approvals to stakeholders through the correct processes.
For major indications, designs and implements local action plans as above mentioned for new MA applications.
Compliance
For assigned products, ensures timely preparation and maintenance of local Summary of Product Characteristics, Patient Package Inserts, local physicians' circulars, packaging material and other applicable regulatory documents according to our Company and local standards and Artwork Management procedures. Implement Prescribing Information within the correct timeframes for compliance.
Ensures that all internal customers receive relevant information with regard to the regulatory status of the assigned products.
Ensures the correct and proper utilization of Artwork Management System to generate mock-up artwork and to implement revisions to artwork.
Ensures efficient and consistent implementation and use of internal and external regulatory databases and systems in the country.
Ensures that files and archives related to Regulatory are kept updated and complete.
Participates in establishing and maintaining of relevant Standard Operating Procedures to secure that the current regulations are complied with.
Participates in implementation of updated regulatory documentation according to Agency requirements and in-house guidance.
Labelling and artwork
Ensures high quality translations and QRD check of Summary of Product Characteristics and Patient Package Leaflets including linguistic check of these documents.
Ensures availability of packaging material, including package leaflets and all other artwork in a timely and correct manner and according to relevant Artwork Management procedures.
Cross-functional activities
Obtains early information about new studies to be able to advice on Clinical Trial Applications and study planning as appropriate to the local GCTO group responsible for Clinical Trials, as applicable.
Ensures adequate support to other functions to enable compliance in areas related to regulatory, such as PSUR submissions and review of promotional material.
Provides regulatory guidance and support to the license companies/joint venture/co-marketing partners as appropriate.
Secures timely and adequate information and decision making with regard to regulatory issues that need to be brought to the attention of the Management Team, such as deletions, divestitures and acquisitions.
Takes part in subsidiary product and launch teams to provide regulatory input and strategy advice.
Supports the promotional materials/patient programs and/or other business-driven (eg scientific meetings & sponsorships) submission process to the Regulatory Agency, in line with applicable regulatory requirements as assigned by the Country Regulatory Affairs Lead.
Provides other relevant regulatory information within the context of tender bids and other related commercial customer requirements.
LOCAL REQUIREMENTS, as applicable
Quality
May act as a deputy/back-up QRP for key activities (PQCs/Temperature excursions tracking, critical quality issues).
Pricing and Reimbursement
Active participation in local P&R/HTA teams for the development of pricing and reimbursement applications, as well as complementary documentation, being focused on Added Therapeutic Value, to support best conditions to allow launching of products, and subsequent annual reviews, as well as avoiding potential restrictions due to new indications.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
Must be hold a MS degree in pharmacy or other life science or equivalent. An approx. minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Registration Department or equivalent, which should include dealing directly with regulatory Agencies. The incumbent must be familiar with local and EU legislation procedures and guidelines governing pharmaceutical products.
Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing is essential, as are good organizational and planning skills. The incumbent should possess a meticulous attention to detail and be flexible enough to successfully handle conflicting time pressures and a large volume of work. A mature and disciplined approach to work is essential as is the ability to coordinate the work of others. The incumbent should be able to demonstrate diplomacy and assertive skills in dealing with internal and external parties. The incumbent must demonstrate proficiency in local and English language as well as PC use with regard to word-processing, spreadsheets, database application, and internet.
For seniority, an approx. minimum of 4 years’ experience in a Registration Department, dealing with most aspects of registration and experience in supervising others. A sound appreciation of the interactions and relationships of the dept with other groups internally is expected. Must have client-oriented approach and work according to the our Company leadership vision.
Who we are …
We are known as Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, USA in the United States and Canada and MSD everywhere else. For more than a century, we have been inventing for life, bringing forward medicines and vaccines for many of the world's most challenging diseases. Today, our company continues to be at the forefront of research to deliver innovative health solutions and advance the prevention and treatment of diseases that threaten people and animals around the world.
What we look for …
Imagine getting up in the morning for a job as important as helping to save and improve lives around the world. Here, you have that opportunity. You can put your empathy, creativity, digital mastery, or scientific genius to work in collaboration with a diverse group of colleagues who pursue and bring hope to countless people who are battling some of the most challenging diseases of our time. Our team is constantly evolving, so if you are among the intellectually curious, join us—and start making your impact today.
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