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Regulatory Affairs Director

Employer
Westat
Location
MD - Rockville
Closing date
Apr 24, 2019

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Industry
Research
Function
Executive, Director
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)

Job Details

Westat is an employee-owned corporation providing research services to agencies of the U.S. Government, as well as businesses, foundations, and state and local governments. Westat's research, technical, and administrative staff of more than 2,000 is located at our headquarters in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC.

Job Summary:

Westat is seeking an experienced individual to direct the Regulatory Affairs Unit of the Clinical Trials area. 


Job Responsibilities: 

· Plan and manage interactions and communications related to ongoing regulatory projects. · Oversight of IND development and maintenance and eCTD submission. · Oversight of the maintenance of electronic Trial Master Files and SOP review and compliance.  · Maintain consistent oversight of deliverables in accordance with FDA guidance, policies and procedures. · Identify and assess regulatory risks. · Interface, communicate, and coordinate with the FDA and other regulatory agencies on submissions, approvals, or other related issues. · Collaborate with the project teams and contribute to business development.


 Basic Qualifications:

· A bachelor's degree in life science or health related field with a minimum of 10 years' experience in regulatory affairs across multiple phases of drug development in various disease areas is required.  · 3 years of experience with eCTD submissions and/or pharmacovigilance management is required. · Knowledge of Federal regulations, and FDA, ICH/GCP, and OHRP guidelines is required.
Demonstrated leadership in regulatory capacity-building and in mentoring and supervising staff who perform domestic and international regulatory submissions is essential. The successful candidate will work with a goal-oriented team and possess strong organizational, written and oral communication skills. Strong technical skills is desirable.  RAC preferred but not required.

Westat offers competitive benefits with ESOP, 401k, Health, Dental, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave, professional development as well as other benefits.
Any offer of employment may be contingent upon receipt of acceptable results from a post-offer background screening, if required for the position, based on the specific position which may include, for example, identity verification, employment history, or criminal records history.
Westat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under applicable law.

Company

Westat, headquartered in Rockville, Maryland, near Washington, DC, is an employee-owned research corporation serving agencies of the U.S. Government, state and local governments, businesses, and foundations. We conduct surveys and program evaluations, provide statistical research, and offer related services. Our multiproject environment provides career opportunities in health, energy, education, transportation, the environment, human services, and the workforce. We combine the relevant research area expertise

Company info
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Location
1600 Research Blvd
Rockville
MD
20850-3195
US

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