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Specialist, Regulatory Affairs

Beam Therapeutics

Beam Therapeutics

Legal
Cambridge, MA, USA
Posted on Thursday, August 29, 2024

Company Overview:

Beam Therapeutics is committed to establishing the leading, fully integrated platform for precision genetic medicines. To achieve this vision, Beam has assembled a platform that includes a suite of gene editing and delivery technologies and is in the process of building internal manufacturing capabilities. Beam’s suite of gene editing technologies is anchored by base editing, a proprietary technology that is designed to enable precise, predictable and efficient single base changes, at targeted genomic sequences, without making double-stranded breaks in the DNA. This has the potential to enable a wide range of potential therapeutic editing strategies that Beam is using to advance a diversified portfolio of base editing programs. Beam is a values-driven organization committed to its people, cutting-edge science, and a vision of providing life-long cures to patients suffering from serious diseases.

Position Overview:

The Regulatory Specialist will participate in the preparation of documentation packages for global regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare documentation packages for global regulatory submissions (including IND, CTA, Briefing Books, Scientific Advice, etc.) to the FDA and global regulatory agencies.
  • Compiles documentation for submissions to FDA and global regulatory agencies.
  • Support the development of regulatory strategies, risks and key issues in an evolving regulatory landscape
  • Support the develop regulatory processes and procedures of regulatory submissions
  • Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Participate in regulatory intelligence activities, monitor regulatory guidelines and trends as they pertain to global regulations and guidance, and provide regulatory advice to project teams regarding the applicability/impact on internal programs; anticipate and communicate possible regulatory paradigm shifts

Qualifications:

  • Minimum BA/BS degree in a scientific/engineering discipline
  • Cell and gene experience preferred
  • 6+ years’ experience in the biotech industry
  • 10+ years’ experience in Regulatory CMC, or related experience (e.g., manufacturing, analytical, quality assurance) as a strong dossier preparation contributor for IND/CTA/MF and BLA/MAA submissions.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of regulatory (FDA. EMA, and ICH) guidelines; with a demonstrated ability to articulate and apply these principles to regulatory CMC strategies for novel products
  • Diverse experience including drugs, biologics, devices and international filings preferred
  • Strong experience with CTD format and content regulatory filings
  • Excellent organizational, written/oral communication, and time management skills; ability to communicate complex issues in a succinct and logical manner; strong listening skills.
  • Experience with related CMC disciplines (e.g., manufacturing, analytical, quality assurance) and the ability to be creative and imaginative in the approach to new and diverse problem solving.
  • Ability to generate innovative solutions to complex regulatory problems and effectively work with and communicate to key stakeholders; flexibility in responding to changing priorities and/or unexpected events.
  • Demonstrates independence of ideas and contributes to the development and execution of the group’s activities
  • Ability to exercise sound judgment to determine appropriate action of tasks