Job Posting Title Regulatory Affairs Associate Director, CMC at Novartis

Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

CMC Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Strategy, CMC Submission, Regulatory Documentation, Health Authority Interactions, Cross-functional Collaboration, Pharmaceutical Development, Scientific Data Evaluation, Project Management, Quality Compliance

Industry

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Description

Job Description Summary #LI-Hybrid Location: Schaftenau, Austria We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Associate Director, CMC to contribute to the development and delivery of global Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) regulatory strategies across a portfolio of products. In this role, you will support regulatory activities across development and lifecycle stages, ensuring high-quality submission content and alignment with global regulatory requirements. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you will help enable timely approvals and maintain compliant, consistent product information across markets. Job Description Major Accountabilities Contribute to the development and implementation of global CMC regulatory strategies for assigned projects and products. Plan, coordinate, and support CMC submission activities, including authoring, review, and submission of documentation. Identify documentation requirements and manage alignment on content, quality, and timelines across stakeholders. Author and review high-quality CMC regulatory documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines and standards. Communicate regulatory considerations, risks, and updates to cross-functional project teams and stakeholders. Contribute to and support Health Authority interactions, including preparation of briefing materials and responses. Collaborate across functions to support consistent delivery and alignment on regulatory activities. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support knowledge sharing within the regulatory community. Essential Requirements Fluency in English (written and spoken). Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology) or equivalent experience. Demonstrated capability in CMC Regulatory Affairs, including regulatory submission and approval processes. Strong understanding of CMC regulatory requirements, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory topics and contribute to regulatory strategy. Ability to evaluate scientific data across multiple disciplines and translate insights into regulatory decision-making and documentation. Working knowledge of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, or related scientific areas. Ability to collaborate effectively and influence within cross-functional, global matrix teams while managing multiple priorities. Strong planning, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on quality, delivery, and continuous improvement. Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve. Accessibility and Accommodation Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. Skills Desired Improving the lives of people living with disease takes more than innovative science. It takes a focus on the needs of people and a community committed to meeting them. It takes a team of people like you. Working together. Learning together. Thriving together. Discover how you can join us in changing people’s lives. Novartis is aware of employment scams which make false use of our company name or leader’s names or recruiter’s names to defraud job seekers. Novartis does not make job offers without interview and never asks candidates for money. If you have encountered a job posting or been approached with a job offer that you suspect may be fraudulent, we strongly recommend you do not respond, send money or personal information. In the context of China Cross-Border Data Transfer (CBDT) policy, if you need to apply for a position in China, please go to the local Recruiting System TaleNov .

Responsibilities

Develop and implement global CMC regulatory strategies across a portfolio of products to ensure timely approvals. Author and review high-quality regulatory documentation and manage interactions with Health Authorities.