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We are seeking an Advisor/Senior Advisor for Global Regulatory Affairs CMC to be a part of the Lilly Global Regulatory Group to support global submissions and registrations.  As the Project Leader, you will be expected to collaborate with the broader CMC team to provide strategic, tactical and operational support for Clinical Trial Applications, Market Registrations And Post-Approval Submissions. The Research Scientist in Global Regulatory Affairs – CMC will leverage CMC technical knowledge and Regulatory Science expertise to drive Regulatory CMC strategies and develop submissions for marketing authorizations. The Regulatory Scientist is expected to develop and implement innovative Regulatory Strategies to advance the development of assigned product(S).

Regulatory & Scientific Expertise

• Deep technical knowledge of manufacturing sciences and processes

• Recognized internally and externally for broad knowledge of global CMC regulatory requirements and guidelines for reporting post approval changes and updating global product registrations

• Develops and evaluates global CMC regulatory strategies in collaboration with other regulatory, Manufacturing, Quality, and project personnel to enable timely completion of submission milestones leading to health authority approval

• Anticipates and resolves key technical or operational issues that could impact the function, CMC team and/or submission timing.

• Provides consultation across global regulatory network to assess CMC regulatory strategies, and provide regulatory and technical expertise, to strengthen submission or minimize risk.

• Reviews and approves CMC documents for global regulatory submissions, including submissions for manufacturing changes, new products, line extensions or renewals.

• Takes on and independently manages risky (i.e., technically challenging, political) problems and identifies creative and/or alternative solutions that support GRA-CMC objectives and partner requirements.

Influence

• Makes technical decisions on CMC regulatory issues, setting new company direction and impacting product submissions across geographies.

• Advises CMC customers, central and regional regulatory support, and management on resolve complex issues.

• Recognized as model of strong leadership behaviors and provides mentoring to regulatory staff on technical and/or regulatory topics.

• Leads strategic initiatives to incorporate new regulations, guidance, and company positions into Lilly processes/guidelines, tools, and/or training materials, while building in efficiencies.

• Advises Technical Steering teams and network forums, for the development of complex regulatory strategies

• Exhibits strong leadership behaviors and is sought out as a functional mentor within Indianapolis site regulatory and

product support network.

• Influences policy and emerging regulations worldwide for CMC issues (internally and externally)

• Leads initiatives within industry organization(s), effectively increasing Lilly’s visibility and influence of evolving regulatory positions.

Lead / Partner

• Leads communication strategy for affiliates and/or senior management, to manage submission requirements, mitigate risk, and maintain regulatory commitment compliance

• Monitors global regulatory news and provides interpretation and internal communication as appropriate

• Leads technical and regulatory review forums, to evaluate submission strategy and/or data acceptability.  Develops complex global CMC regulatory strategies and networks for alignment across Manufacturing, Quality, GRA, product team(s) and affiliates, as required, to enable timely completion of product registration milestones.

• Takes a proactive leadership role in the critical review of molecule specific CMC development strategies and submission content for registration, post-approval changes, and response to question submissions.

• Effectively collaborates with Health Authority CMC reviewers at US FDA during scientific advice meetings or submission review and interacts with global Health Authorities, as required

• Attends and/or leads industry forums to increase Lilly’s visibility

• Participates in forums that share regulatory information across GRA components

• Participates in the development of corporate positions on, and in response to, proposed agency regulations and guidelines.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

. B.S. Degree in Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biology, Biochemistry, or related Science or Bachelor’s with equivalent experience

. Pharmaceutical industry experience in a manufacturing environment, e.g., Manufacturing Sciences and Technology, Quality Assurance, Analytical Laboratories, or Manufacturing (7+ years)

. Prior regulatory CMC experience (minimum 3 years) or equivalent combination of technical and regulatory guidance knowledge

Other Information/Additional Preferences:

Synthetic Peptide/Protein experience preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of CMC regulatory guidance’s

Demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills; ability to interact effectively within group and with customer base

Demonstrated ability to organize and analyze detailed information

Demonstrated ability to identify, drive and support business process improvement initiatives

Demonstrated ability to work independently

Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated ability to understand and apply risk analysis concepts

Demonstrated ability to deliver projects according to agree upon timelines

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