Manager, Regulatory Affairs – Gene Therapy

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Regulatory Affairs Manager driving US/EU submissions and health-authority interactions for Encoded Therapeutics’ clinical-stage gene therapy programs. Supporting ETX-301 neuropathic pain and ETX-101 regulatory strategy.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive day-to-day execution of regulatory activities for ETX-301 and supporting work on ETX-101 and other gene therapy programs
  • Contribute to clinical regulatory strategy for adult neuropathic pain and CNS-targeted gene therapy
  • Prepare, review, and coordinate regulatory submissions, including IND/IMPD amendments, briefing packages, and responses to health authority questions
  • Support interactions with US and ex-US health authorities, including FDA, EMA, and relevant national agencies
  • Partner with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, CMC, Quality, and other cross-functional teams
  • Monitor, interpret, and communicate global regulatory guidelines and expectations in gene therapy and neurology/pain
  • Contribute to regulatory risk identification, mitigation planning, and issue resolution
  • Ensure consistent messaging and documentation across regulatory submissions and internal stakeholders
  • Maintain accurate tracking, documentation, and archival of regulatory submissions and correspondence
  • Report into the regulatory leadership team

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a scientific discipline (Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biology, or related field)
  • A minimum of 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years’ experience; or equivalent experience
  • Strong understanding of FDA and global regulatory requirements for biologics or gene therapy products
  • Solid working knowledge of drug development processes, eCTD standards, and GXP/ICH requirements
  • Hands-on experience preparing and maintaining routine IND/CTA filings and safety reporting outputs
  • Experience in rare disease, cell therapy, or gene therapy is highly preferred
  • Strong organizational, project management, technical writing and communication skills
  • Experience specifically focused on AAV gene therapy or rare diseases is preferred
  • Direct experience interacting with cross-functional teams, CROs, and regulatory vendors
  • Familiarity with expedited regulatory pathways (e.g., RMAT, Breakthrough Therapy, Orphan Drug designations)

Benefits:

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive employer premium contributions
  • Meaningful stock option grants
  • PTO, sick time and holiday pay
  • Generous Parental Leave program
  • Pre-tax medical and dependent care programs
  • STD, LTD, Life and AD&D
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Team-building events
  • Fully stocked micro-kitchen
  • Fitness center at South San Francisco location
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Discretionary stock-based long-term incentives