Cork, Cork, Ireland
44 days ago
Associate/ Sr. Associate - GRA Regulatory Delivery & Excellence, Global Clinical Regulatory

At Lilly, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for people around the world.

At Eli Lilly Cork, we unite caring with discovery to make life better for people around the world. We are a global healthcare leader headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our 41,000 employees around the world work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to our communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. We give our best effort to our work, and we put people first. We’re looking for people who are determined to make life better for patients around the world.

Eli Lilly Cork is made up of a talented diverse team of over 2000 employees across 60 nationalities who deliver innovative solutions that add value across a variety of Business Service functions including Finance, Information Technology, Medical, Clinical Trials and more.

Eli Lilly Cork offers a premium workspace across our campus in Little Island, complete with flexible hybrid working options, healthcare, pension and life assurance benefits, subsidised canteen, onsite gym, travel subsidies and on-site parking. Inhouse People Development services, Educational Assistance, and our ‘Live Your BEST Life’ wellbeing initiatives are just some of the holistic benefits that enhance the career experience for our colleagues.

Eli Lilly Cork is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We cater for all dimensions ensuring inclusion of all ethnicities, nationalities, cultural backgrounds, generations, sexuality, visible and invisible disabilities and gender, with four pillars: EnAble, Age & Culture, LGBTQ+ and GIN-Gender Inclusion Network. EnAble, our pillar for people with disabilities and those that care for them, partners with the Access Lilly initiative to make our

physical and digital environment accessible and inclusive for all. Together they are committed to promoting awareness to create a disability confident culture both at Eli Lilly Cork and beyond.

Come join our team - Be Creative, Be an Innovator, and most of all, Be Yourself!

Purpose:

The Global Clinical Regulatory Associate, Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA) Regulatory Delivery & Excellence (RD&E), is accountable for the operational and technical registration management processes that support the expedited delivery of safe and effective products to patients. This is accomplished through a strong working knowledge of regulations, guidance’s and regulatory precedence and collegial and mutually productive relationships across Lilly components, partner companies, and within relevant ministries of health. The Associate utilizes process expertise and therapeutic area knowledge to drive appropriate internal consistency and influence effective change management within GRA and cross-functionally. The scope of the work includes records from the start of clinical trials through withdrawal of the marketing application. It is expected that this position embraces corporate transformation initiatives and represent GRA as a change ambassador.

Primary Responsibilities:

1. Provide Regulatory & Drug Development Expertise

Lead the registration management process by providing expertise in electronic submission regulations and guidance and technical content. This includes but us not limited to all submission associates with INDs, NDA, BLAs, NDSs, and other eCTD MAAs, and ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and internal quality systems with a focus on delivery of the development portfolio across all modules of the CTD.

Partner with other geographies to understand and incorporate local agency regulations and requirements as needed. For example, lead the planning and execution for electronic submissions in those regions who have and are adopting the eCTD specification

Guide and influence development team and function regarding internal and Agency registration management processes and requirements

Own the registration management process at the molecule/project level to ensure all required electronic records are timely, complete, and accurate. Records include IND and NDA submissions, tracking the status of pending applications and commitments, incoming correspondence, and records of contact

Serve as the RD&E operational lead for registration planning and execution including but not limited to critical chain planning sessions and status updates, team operation meetings and RD&E planning.

Own the routine compliance submissions and processes (e.g. DSUR, NDA/BLA annual reports, PSUR/PADER, routine maintenance submissions.

Partner with the Regulatory Coordinator/Scientist to drive the execution of the product deletion, divestiture process, IND inactivation/withdrawal process, product withdrawal process

Provide registration management expertise to the due diligence and business development processes.

Serve as the registration management expert for other processes dependent upon the registration record (e.g. OSI requests, out-license, user fees/drug listing/orange book)

2. Lead/Influence/Partner

Develop collaborative relationships with personnel in other Lilly functional areas (e.g. medical, legal, labeling, compliance, quality, affiliates, etc.) to effectively influence the electronic registration plan.

Create an environment within team and GRA that encourages open discussions on issues to achieve a robust outcome on project decisions and constructively challenge to reach the best solutions.

Develop collegial, mutually productive relationships with the FDA Office of Business Informatics (OBI) to ensure understanding of the Agency's internal process and requirements to optimize the application presentation to facilitate review

Partner with the Regulatory Scientist to plan, facilitate and document internal, FDA, and partner meetings.

Leverage internal and external forums to continue to develop and share regulatory, drug development, and therapeutic expertise.

Influence others in a manner that creates maximum advantage for the organization.

Communicate verbally and in writing to effectively influence within work group/function and with development team

Serve as a mentor within GRA

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

BS or higher degree in a technical discipline such as chemistry, biology, pharmacy or equivalent demonstrated industry experience

Knowledge of drug development process 

Other Information/Additional Preferences:

To be successful in this role quick learning agility, retention of knowledge, strong project management skills, flexibility and organizational skills are very important. 

Previous project management and global submission experience 

Knowledge of drug development process, Lilly regulatory/business strategies and plans

Demonstrated ability operate and manage operational requirements in a highly regulated environment

Demonstrated effective written, spoken and presentation skills

Demonstrated effective negotiation and influence skills

Demonstrated attention to detail

Demonstrated effective teamwork skills; able to adapt to diverse interpersonal styles

Lilly is dedicated to helping individuals with disabilities to actively engage in the workforce, ensuring equal opportunities when vying for positions. If you require accommodation to submit a resume for a position at Lilly, please complete the accommodation request form (https://careers.lilly.com/us/en/workplace-accommodation) for further assistance. Please note this is for individuals to request an accommodation as part of the application process and any other correspondence will not receive a response.

Lilly does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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