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Job Posting Title Regulatory Affairs Associate Director, CMC

CompanyNovartis
LocationBasel
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMay 29, 2026
About The Company
Novartis is an innovative medicines company. Every day, working to reimagine medicine to improve and extend people’s lives so that patients, healthcare professionals and societies are empowered in the face of serious disease. Our medicines reach more than 250 million people worldwide. Find out more at https://www.novartis.com See our community guidelines: https://go.novartis.social/3Nboxki
About the Role

Job Description Summary

#LI-Hybrid
Location: Schaftenau, Austria

We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Associate Director, CMC to contribute to the development and delivery of global Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) regulatory strategies across a portfolio of products.

In this role, you will support regulatory activities across development and lifecycle stages, ensuring high-quality submission content and alignment with global regulatory requirements. Working closely with cross-functional partners, you will help enable timely approvals and maintain compliant, consistent product information across markets.


 

Job Description

Major Accountabilities

  • Contribute to the development and implementation of global CMC regulatory strategies for assigned projects and products.

  • Plan, coordinate, and support CMC submission activities, including authoring, review, and submission of documentation.

  • Identify documentation requirements and manage alignment on content, quality, and timelines across stakeholders.

  • Author and review high-quality CMC regulatory documentation, ensuring compliance with applicable guidelines and standards.

  • Communicate regulatory considerations, risks, and updates to cross-functional project teams and stakeholders.

  • Contribute to and support Health Authority interactions, including preparation of briefing materials and responses.

  • Collaborate across functions to support consistent delivery and alignment on regulatory activities.

  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support knowledge sharing within the regulatory community.

Essential Requirements

  • Fluency in English (written and spoken).

  • Degree in a scientific discipline (e.g. Chemistry, Pharmacy, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, Biology) or equivalent experience.

  • Demonstrated capability in CMC Regulatory Affairs, including regulatory submission and approval processes.

  • Strong understanding of CMC regulatory requirements, with the ability to navigate complex regulatory topics and contribute to regulatory strategy.

  • Ability to evaluate scientific data across multiple disciplines and translate insights into regulatory decision-making and documentation.

  • Working knowledge of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing, or related scientific areas.

  • Ability to collaborate effectively and influence within cross-functional, global matrix teams while managing multiple priorities.

  • Strong planning, organisational, and interpersonal skills, with a focus on quality, delivery, and continuous improvement.

Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion / EEO paragraph 

Novartis is committed to building an outstanding, inclusive work environment and diverse teams representative of the patients and communities we serve.

Accessibility and Accommodation  

Novartis is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to all individuals. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the recruitment process, or in order to receive more detailed information about the essential functions of a position, please send an e-mail to inclusion.switzerland@novartis.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message. 


 

Skills Desired

Key Skills
CMC Regulatory AffairsRegulatory StrategyCMC SubmissionRegulatory DocumentationHealth Authority InteractionsCross-functional CollaborationPharmaceutical DevelopmentScientific Data EvaluationProject ManagementQuality Compliance
Categories
HealthcareScience & ResearchManagement & LeadershipManufacturingLegal
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Develop and implement global CMC regulatory strategies across a portfolio of products to ensure timely approvals. Author and review high-quality regulatory documentation and manage interactions with Health Authorities.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
10+
💼Company Size
83002
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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