Job Details
Posted 28 August, 2026
Job Id: 630467
Director, Regulatory Affairs
Job Description
Location: Watertown, MA – Hybrid, 2-3 days/week onsite
Reports to: Chief Medical Officer
Position Summary
This individual will lead regulatory strategy and execution for growing clinical-stage oncology pipeline. The role will work closely with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, CMC, Quality, and external regulatory partners to advance programs through Phase 1 and Phase 2 development in the U.S., EU, and UK.
This is a hands-on role for someone who can think strategically, work independently, and help build Regulatory Affairs capabilities as the clinical pipeline grows.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute regulatory strategy for Phase 1 and Phase 2 oncology programs.
- Lead INDs, CTAs, amendments, and other regulatory submissions.
- Lead and coordinate interactions with FDA and international health authorities.
- Support clinical development across the U.S., EU/CTIS, and UK/MHRA.
- Partner with Clinical, CMC, and Quality teams on regulatory strategy and development decisions.
- Provide regulatory guidance on protocols, development plans, CMC changes, and clinical trial expansion.
- Manage external regulatory consultants and vendors as needed.
- Establish practical regulatory processes and infrastructure appropriate for a growing biotech.
- Help build the Regulatory Affairs function as additional programs enter clinical development.
Qualifications
- Significant Regulatory Affairs experience within biotechnology or pharmaceutical drug development.
- Strong experience supporting Phase 1 and Phase 2 oncology programs.
- Demonstrated experience with U.S. INDs and FDA interactions.
- Strong experience with EU CTAs/CTIS required.
- UK/MHRA regulatory experience strongly preferred.
- Experience developing and executing regulatory strategy, not solely regulatory operations.
- Working knowledge of CMC regulatory considerations during early clinical development.
- Small or mid-sized biotech experience strongly preferred.
- Ability and willingness to remain hands-on while operating as the internal regulatory lead.
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