Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific

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Client Dedicated CMC Regulatory Manager/Senior Manager - FDA

Posted Sep 3, 2026

Role at a glance

Job function
Legal & Compliance Compliance & Regulatory Affairs
Salary
Not Disclosed
Location
2 Locations, North Carolina, United States
Work arrangement
Remote
Employment
Full-time
Experience
Master's degree or PhD in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences or bioengineering, with relevant expertise in CMC development and CMC regulatory for biological products (min 10 yrs)
Education
Master's degree or PhD in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences or bioengineering

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Role Summary

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Leads CMC regulatory strategy, submissions, and lifecycle management for biological products, with a focus on U.S. FDA and Canadian requirements. The role coordinates submission content and post-approval compliance activities for regional authorities.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and execute CMC regulatory strategies for biological products and provide regulatory guidance for submissions to FDA and Health...
  • Oversee, author, compile, and maintain CTD Module 3 content and region-specific Module 1 documents for commercial filings, including...
  • Coordinate responses to CMC questions and deficiencies raised by health authorities.
  • Assess regulatory impacts of CMC change controls and quality events, and prepare annual reports and Canadian Yearly Biologic Product...
  • Manage post-approval CMC dossier authoring and regulatory activities for product changes, variations, and renewals, while monitoring...

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Qualifications

Master’s degree or PhD in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, or bioengineering, with relevant CMC development and CMC regulatory expertise for biological products (minimum 10 years). Requires knowledge of global regulations, including EMA regulations and ICH guidelines; experience leading biologics CMC submissions and post-approval lifecycle management; understanding of biologics manufacturing, characterization, comparability, and analytical testing; project management skills; and strong communication and interpersonal skills, including experience with cross-functional and international teams.

Required

  • Master’s degree or PhD in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences, or bioengineering, with relevant expertise in CMC development and CMC...
  • Extensive knowledge of global regulations, including EMA regulations, ICH guidelines, and CMC regulatory requirements for biologics.
  • Experience leading CMC regulatory submissions for biological products, including initial MAA submissions and post-approval lifecycle...
  • Understanding of biologics manufacturing, characterization, comparability, and analytical testing requirements.
  • Project management skills, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and experience working in cross-functional and international...

Original job description

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Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

This is a position to lead and execute global CMC regulatory strategy and submissions, ensuring the delivery of high-quality CMC dossiers in full compliance with US & CA regulatory requirements.

CMC Regulatory Strategy and submissions for Biologicals:

  • Lead the development and execution of CMC regulatory strategies for biological products
  • Serve as the subject matter expert on biologics, providing CMC regulatory guidance for the preparation of regulatory submissions to the regional agencies (FDA, Health Canada).
  • Act as the primary liaison for CMC regulatory matters related to biologicals, collaborating with global teams (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Global Regulatory) to align on submission strategies.
  • Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of CMC sections (Module 3) specific to biological products, in regulatory filings such as MAAs and variations.
  • Author, compile, and maintain CTD Module 3 content as applicable.
  • Coordinate responses to CMC-related questions and deficiencies raised by the Health Authorities

Post-Approval Compliance and Lifecycle Management:

  • Perform regulatory impact assessments for CMC change controls and quality events, with a focus on U.S. FDA and Health Canada regulatory requirements and reporting classifications
  • Lead the preparation, authoring, review, and coordination of Annual Reports for U.S. and Canadian marketing applications, ensuring accurate reporting of post-approval CMC changes and Commitments.
  • Lead the preparation, authoring, review, and coordination of Yearly Biologic Product Report (YBPR) for Canadian marketing, ensuring accurate reporting of post-approval Quality changes.
  • Author, review, and compile Module 1 documentations for commercial submissions, including region-specific administrative and quality components for both US and Canada submissions. Region specific documents include, but are not limited to, FDA Forms, the Reviewer’s guide for US submission, and the Note to Reviewer for Canadian submissions as applicable under the Post-NOC guidance.
  • Lead the CMC regulatory management and dossier authoring of post-approval changes, including manufacturing process changes, site transfers, and formulation updates for biological products
  • Ensure continuous compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the lifecycle of the biological product, managing variations and renewals.
  • Monitor and assess regulatory guidance related to biologics and provide strategic input into regulatory filings.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Master's degree or PhD in biotechnology, pharmaceutical sciences or bioengineering, with relevant expertise in CMC development and CMC regulatory for biological products (min 10 yrs)
  • Extensive knowledge of global regulations including EMA regulations, ICH guidelines, and specific CMC regulatory requirements for biologics.
  • Proven experience leading CMC regulatory submissions for biological products, including initial MAA submissions and post-approval lifecycle management.
  • Strong understanding of biologics manufacturing, characterization, comparability, and analytical testing requirements.
  • Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage complex projects and timelines.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with experience working in cross-functional and international teams.

Our 4i Values:

Integrity – Innovation – Intensity – Involvement

If you resonate with our 4i values above and ultimately wish to accelerate the delivery of safe and effective therapeutics for some of the world’s most urgent health needs, submit your application – we’d love to hear from you!

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com  (bolded) Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

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About the company

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Large Enterprise

Thermo Fisher Scientific is a global leader in serving science, providing a wide range of analytical instruments, reagents, and software solutions for healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences research. With a commitment to innovation and quality, the company enables customers to make significant advancements in scientific discovery and healthcare diagnostics. Thermo Fisher operates in more than 50 countries and employs over 80,000 people, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at enhancing global health and safety. Through its broad portfolio of brands and technologies, the company plays a vital role in accelerating life-changing research and improving patient outcomes worldwide.