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Purpose:

The CMC Regulatory Associate (RA), Regulatory Delivery Excellence (RDE), leads in partnership with the GRA-CMC Regulatory Scientists, various aspects of clinical trial and marketing authorization submissions. The RA also partners with GRA-CMC Scientists to create and manage RIM submission content, and to provide guidance on structure and content placement within CTD registration submissions, and to provide assistance with submission related Ministry of Health responses or Lilly affiliate questions. This is accomplished by a strong working knowledge of internal procedures, guidance’s and regulatory precedence.  The RA will triage and manage the communications between our Lilly Affiliates, GRA-CMC Scientists, and the Quality/ Reg Representatives. The RA utilizes GRA-CMC submission process expertise and their expertise with Information Technology tools to develop project management expectations across projects.

Regulatory & Drug Development Expertise

Lead CMC submission management process by providing knowledge of CMC regulatory requirements, including a comprehensive knowledge of ICH CTD and evolving global agency standards, of CMC RA submission processes, electronic submission regulations and guidance regarding structure requirements to CMC development teams regarding global CTAs and registration dossiers.Partner with the CMC Regulatory Scientist to plan and prepare submission content to support clinical studies and manufacturing process changes for development products.Partner with the CMC Regulatory Scientist to drive the execution of submission planning for global registration submissions.Responsible for triage of Lilly affiliate inquires and requests and when necessary, consults with CMC RA Scientist for guidance in effort to prepare responses to questions.Implement and in some cases interpret global regulations and guidance’s and look to regulatory precedence into submission processes and publishing standards to ensure final document content and structure are aligned with local regulatory requirements. Partner with Lilly affiliate regulatory staff, as necessary, to gain alignment on establishing new submission standards to meet local agency requirements.

Lead, Influence, Partner

Create an environment within the Global Regulatory Area and across CMC development teams that encourages open discussions on issues to achieve a robust outcome on project decisions. Constructively challenge teams to reach the best solutions to issues.Leverage internal forums to continue to develop and share regulatory and drug development expertise to meet critical product registration timelines and electronic submission structure and content requirements.Communicate effectively to guide and influence within work group/function and with development team regarding life-cycle management processesDemonstrate strong problem-solving skills and ability to address and effectively communicate regulatory issues across multiple functions and geographies

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific or health sciences discipline (e.g., pharmacy, chemistry, or related scientific discipline)Knowledge of pharmaceutical drug development or industry-related experience preferred.

Other Information/Additional Preferences:

Drug development process or Industry-related experienceKnowledge of Agency submission procedures and practices. Knowledge / awareness of emerging submission electronic standards.Ability to operate and manage operational requirements in a regulated environmentWritten, spoken and presentation skillsNegotiation and influence skillsAttention to detail and ability to effectively prioritizeProven effective teamwork skills; able to adapt to diverse interpersonal styles

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