Vice President, Regulatory Affairs

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Regulatory executive guiding global oncology drug strategies at Aura Biosciences, an ocular cancer biotechnology company. Leading health-authority engagement, submissions, approvals, and commercialization readiness.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute global regulatory strategies for the company's oncology portfolio
  • Advise executive leadership and the Board of Directors on regulatory risks, opportunities, timelines, and competitive landscape considerations
  • Establish regulatory strategies supporting global market expansion and lifecycle management
  • Lead interactions with FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, Health Canada, and other global regulatory agencies
  • Serve as the principal regulatory representative in key agency meetings
  • Direct preparation of briefing documents, regulatory responses, and Health Authority communications
  • Lead strategy and execution for INDs, CTAs, NDA/BLA submissions, MAA filings, amendments, annual reports, and post-marketing commitments
  • Align Clinical, Nonclinical, CMC, Biostatistics, Quality, and Medical Writing teams for major submissions
  • Oversee regulatory documentation for scientific excellence and compliance
  • Drive submission readiness for marketing applications and commercial launch
  • Collaborate on study design, endpoint selection, statistical considerations, global registration strategies, protocols, and major clinical program decisions
  • Provide regulatory guidance for oncology development programs, including rare cancers and orphan indications
  • Lead activities supporting product labeling, launch readiness, post-marketing commitments, and lifecycle management
  • Ensure ongoing compliance throughout the product lifecycle
  • Support business development, licensing evaluations, and due diligence
  • Contribute regulatory expertise to corporate strategy, investor communications, and strategic planning

Requirements:

  • Advanced degree in a scientific discipline required
  • PhD, PharmD, MD, or equivalent strongly preferred
  • 15+ years of progressive Regulatory Affairs experience or related experience within biotechnology and/or pharmaceutical organizations
  • Significant experience leading regulatory strategy for late-stage clinical development
  • Oncology and combination product development preferred
  • Demonstrated success leading NDA, BLA, MAA, or equivalent global registration submissions and approvals
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. and international regulatory frameworks governing drug and device development
  • Extensive experience interacting directly with FDA and other major global Health Authorities
  • Experience in ocular oncology, solid tumors, rare cancers, precision oncology, immuno-oncology, or targeted therapies preferred
  • Prior experience supporting product approvals and commercial launches within an oncology-focused biotechnology company preferred
  • Previous experience in a publicly traded biotechnology company preferred
  • Ability to translate regulatory requirements into actionable business strategies
  • Executive presence and ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization
  • Strong judgment and ability to balance regulatory risk with development objectives
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
  • Ability to navigate complex and rapidly evolving regulatory landscapes
  • Leadership, ownership of outcomes, accountability, transparent communication, and empowerment of others

Benefits:

  • Health insurance with FULL premium coverage
  • 401K with company match
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Unlimited paid time off (PTO)
  • Company-paid short & long-term disability insurance and life insurance