Regulatory Affairs Specialist III

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cleanroom: no hair products, jewelry, makeup, nail polish, perfume, exposed piercings, facial hair etc... allowed, Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover impactful work, innovative thinking and a culture dedicated to working the right way, for the right reasons - with the customer always top of mind. The work we do matters, like helping customers find cures for cancer, protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe and delivering COVID-19 solutions. As the world leader in serving science, with the largest investment in R&D in the industry, our colleagues are empowered to realize their full potential as part of a fast-growing, global organization that values passion and unique contributions. Our commitment to our colleagues across the globe is to provide the resources and opportunities they need to make a difference in our world while building a fulfilling career with us.

Pharma Services Group (PSG) - Singapore, SG

Singapore Sterile Fill Finish site is looking for a Regulatory Affairs Specialist III supporting the Quality Team site at Pharma Service Group, Drug Product division. Position is required to support the business primarily in Singapore by leading the portfolio regulatory dossier product life-cycle management, driving new registration filings and line extensions, handling regulatory activities and labelling updates for the products in the defined therapeutic areas in ThermoFisher Biopharma Services.

Key Responsibilities :

• Support and interact with Clients for the registration of Singapore site as manufacturer of sterile medicinal products for commercial/clinical use in the main markets (US, EU and ROW (Rest of the World)).
• Support Clients in defining the regulatory strategy for site registration. Able to write and review of CTD Module 3.2.P Drug Product for new Marketing Authorizations, variations, and renewals and for Clinical Trials Applications (CTAs).
• Support Clients in answering to Regulatory Authorities Deficiency Letters.
• Manage works with key Network sites, Clients & Regulatory Agencies to shape, develop and complete regulatory strategies.

In addition this person will:

• Lead interactions with Legal department and external services for notarization, legalization, translation activities for ROW registrations.
• Guarantee that ThermoFisher Singapore site manufacturing processes and testing are performed in compliance with the requirements of Marketing Authorization/CTA.
• Assure that the content of the registration dossier/CTA is acknowledged in Singapore PSG site documentation through change controls' management.
• Manage product life cycle maintenance e.g. changes in source, formulation, shelf life etc to ensure no impact to supply due to regulatory reason.
• Issue gap analysis before a Regulatory Authority Prior Approval Inspection/clinical batches batch confirmation and identify if required any appropriate corrective actions interacting with the relevant departments.
• Provide regulatory support to site in order to guarantee the compliance with legislations (Directives, Regulations, Italian Laws, cGMP, ICH/EMA/FDA Guidelines)/Company's policies.
• Support and participate to Health Authorities inspections.
• Maintain constantly updated Regulatory Affairs department's databases.
• Support to Site Quality Head and Regulatory Affairs manager for the editing of reports requested by the EU Regulatory Affairs function.
• Build effective working relationships with the regulatory agency i.e. HSA and follow up closely on approvals of product registration and variations.
• Finally, the preparation/update of the following document will part of this position's tasks:
• Preparation of applications supporting maintenance and extension of the site manufacturing authorizations held at the competent Regulatory Authorities,
• Active Ingredients Import Requests for APIs manufactured in extra-EU countries, Controlled Substances License and of the Category 1 Drug Precursors License and relevant annual reports;
• Maintaining Site Master Files (PIC version) update;
• US FDA DMF TYPE V update;

EHS:

• Understand emergency procedures and follow safe systems of work.
• Ensure compliance with environment, health and safety and security policies and procedures, rules, signage and instructions at all times
• Ensure timely reporting and investigation of all accidents, near misses and breaches of rules

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

Education

• Graduation in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technology, Pharmacy, Biology or Biotechnology. Equivalent required.

Experience

• Strong experience of 3 -6 years in RA department for a EU and FDA approved pharmaceutical company, preferably manufacturing sterile products.
• Expertise in writing/review of CTD Module of Drug Product for sterile products.
• Expertise in EU/US and ROW Submissions and in leading of documentation.

• Standard knowledge of pharmaceutical technology and of analytical techniques

• Knowledge of working with HSA Singapore Health Authorities and requirement.
• Knowledge of Directives, Regulations, Singapore HSA, cGMP, GMP Annex 1, ICH / EMA / FDA Guidelines
• Strong project management skills, preparations of plan and executions with adherence to plan.

• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Good knowledge in written and oral English
• Analytical attitudes

Communicative attitudes

• Supportive and flexible demeanour, high engagement and self-motivation, demeanor to meet timelines.
• Relational demeanor, with a sprit of continuous improvement and innovation
• Deep emotional intelligence

Benefits

We offer driven remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

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