Manager, CMC

Job Description

Responsibilities

• Lead Regulatory CMC Policy & Intelligence efforts to effectively navigate the regulatory landscape, advocate for CMC policies, and contribute to achieving strategic policy objectives.
• Develop and implement CMC policy strategies that align with regulatory requirements and organizational goals.
• Develop clear and persuasive CMC regulatory positions on relevant issues in collaboration with global, local, and external stakeholders, including industry associations, etc.
• Engage proactively with the Health Authorities (HA), industry associations, advocacy groups, and other external partners to establish the company’s voice and leadership in task forces, meetings, and advocacy efforts. Establish and maintain a robust internal policy network to drive coordinated influence strategies.
• Ensure organizational awareness, alignment, and implementation of relevant CMC policy requirements between the global and China teams.
• Closely monitor, manage, triage, and archive regulatory CMC requirements and guidance documents. Lead the preparation of insightful comments on draft regulations, guidance, and other policy documents.
• Take the CMC lead for products under clinical development and for marketed drug products. Coordinate various aspects of CMC regulatory activities with internal and external stakeholders. Act as the primary internal and external representative for CMC issues.
• Provide CMC expertise to support drug development at various stages, including clinical trial application, NDA, and post-approval variations
• Lead the communication with HQ CMC and China RA teams to ensure high-quality CMC submissions in compliance with China regulations and guidelines
• Act as a primary contact for CMC query response, lead and coordinate the response process between China and HQ teams, and interact with the agency for project-related CMC issues
• Work with regulatory colleagues on specification, quality control testing, and inspection for specific products; provide technical input and facilitate the discussion between China and HQ teams
• Participate in China project development teams to provide CMC regulatory assessment and strategy by working with regulatory and project leads
• Develop a network with pharmaceutical industrial associations and participate in CMC initiatives and task forces

Requirements

• BS, MS, or PhD degree in chemistry, biology, or related scientific disciplines; an advanced degree is preferred.

• Expertise in CMC areas such as chemistry, formulation, and analytical, 3~5 years of R&D and/or regulatory experience.

• Knowledge of CMC regulatory requirements and ICH guidelines.

• Good oral and written communication skills in both English and Chinese;

• Proactive and teamwork spirits

Required Skills:

Detail-Oriented, Drug Regulatory Affairs, Global Communications, Manufacturing Compliance, Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, Process Improvements, Project Management, Regulatory Affairs Management, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Operations, Regulatory Strategy Development, Regulatory Submissions

Preferred Skills:

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Employee Status:

Regular

Relocation:

No relocation

VISA Sponsorship:

No

Travel Requirements:

10%

Flexible Work Arrangements:

Not Applicable

Shift:

Not Indicated

Valid Driving License:

No

Hazardous Material(s):

n/a

Job Posting End Date:

08/31/2026

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