Senior Specialist Regulatory Affairs- CMC

  • Full time
  • USA - New Jersey - Madison - Giralda

Hiring company: Merck

Job Description

Our Animal Health Research Laboratories team work tirelessly to invent solutions to improve the health and wellbeing of animals. Our state-of-the-art research facilities create an environment of innovation that enable us to create breakthrough science changing the way we approach animal health challenges. 

The Senior Specialist is responsible for developing CMC regulatory submission strategies and timelines for assigned pharmaceutical projects/products in accordance with global regulations and guidance. The Senior Specialist is also responsible for the preparation and review of information required for development of regulatory CMC dossiers for new and existing commercial products.    

  • Work effectively with other functions to manage and prepare regulatory CMC dossiers, renewals/annual reports, variations/supplements, and responses to authority questions as required in each country in order to gain new and maintain existing product registrations

  • Assess post approval changes, provide regulatory filing strategies and timelines, identify risks and propose mitigation strategies

  • Actively participate on new product development teams as well as other types of teams and initiatives and deliver on all assigned regulatory milestones

  • Maintain regulatory information in accordance with processes and procedures to support regulatory compliance

  • Continuously build and share knowledge of CMC related regulations and guidelines (including but not limited to FDA-CVM, EMA, and VICH), authority expectations, as well as current industry standards

  • Identify and communicate potential regulatory issues to management, as needed.

Education:    

  • Bachelor of Science degree (minimum) in science, engineering, or other relevant field (advanced degree preferred). 

Required:

  • At least 2 years of relevant experience (for example: pharmaceutical research, manufacturing, or quality)

  • Proficient in English

  • High level of professionalism

  • Experience reviewing scientific information

  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills

  • Demonstrated understanding of related fields (manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance)

  • Leadership skills (problem solver, ability to deal with multiple priorities, strong interpersonal skills, sound judgement and attentive to details)

 

Preferred:

  • Previous experience in a CMC position is preferred

  • Experience with active substance supplier changes is preferred

  • Proficiency in additional languages is a plus

Our Animal Health Division is a trusted global leader in veterinary medicine, dedicated to preserving and improving health, well-being, and performance of animals and the people who care for them. We are a global team of professionals working together to make a positive difference in animal care and the world’s food supply and have a deep sense of responsibility towards our customers, consumers, animals, society, and our planet.

Through our commitment to The Science of Healthier Animals®, we offer veterinarians, farmers, pet owners and governments one of the widest ranges of veterinary pharmaceuticals, vaccines and health management solutions and services as well as an extensive suite of digitally connected identification, traceability and monitoring products. We invest in dynamic and comprehensive R&D resources and a modern, global supply chain. We are present in more than 50 countries, while our products are available in some 150 markets.

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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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Shift:

1st - Day

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

Number of Openings:

1

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