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Associate Director of Regulatory Affairs

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Schrödinger

Schrödinger

501-1,000 employees

Develops chemical simulation software for research

Consumer Software
Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Defense
Biotechnology
Healthcare

Compensation Overview

$170k - $215kAnnually

+ Equity-based compensation

Senior, Expert

Cambridge, MA, USA + 1 more

Category
Risk & Compliance
Legal & Compliance
Required Skills
Communications
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree; advanced degree preferred
  • A minimum of ten years in regulatory affairs leading strategy development and strategy implementation in a cross-functional project team setting across multiple regions
  • Expert understanding of policy, laws, regulations, and guidelines as they apply to the US FDA for drug development and approval
  • Understanding of EU regulatory principles and their impact on the company's development and business goals
  • Experience managing regulatory affairs in hematology/oncology
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, preparing, and leading CTA and IND submissions
  • In-depth knowledge of current global regulations and guidance as they relate to the overall global regulatory strategy
  • Excellent organizational, writing, and time management skills to manage multiple ongoing projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated ability to anticipate, analyze and resolve complex global regulatory-related problems and lead in situations of uncertainty
  • Willingness to travel
  • Outstanding presentation, data interpretation and communication skills
Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement innovative global regulatory strategies to maximize the likelihood of regulatory success across multiple regions (US, EU, Asia-Pacific)
  • Plan and execute submission strategy for major regulatory dossiers to the FDA and/or EMA
  • Integrate the European regulatory, legal, scientific/medical and business perspectives to achieve the optimal regulatory outcomes in accordance with company objectives
  • Actively participate in regional organizational activities across projects
  • Conduct regulatory risk planning and mitigation
  • Provide information to support planning and maintenance of the regulatory budget
  • Participate in key interactions with health authorities and communicate health authority feedback to drug discovery and clinical development teams
  • Oversee development and maintenance of internal global regulatory affairs practices and procedures
  • Remain up to date on the global regulatory environment, regulations and guidance
  • Maintain knowledge of the disease areas through regulatory intelligence and KOL interactions
  • Participate in due diligence activities and alliance management for partnered programs
  • Watch, anticipate, and act on trends and changes in the international regulatory environment which may have an impact on the business
  • Develop and maintain strong functional relations with regulatory vendors across multiple regions

Schrödinger develops advanced chemical simulation software for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and materials research, utilizing a physics-based computational platform that integrates physics, chemistry, and predictive modeling to expedite innovation in drug discovery and materials design.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$652.2M

Headquarters

New York City, New York

Founded

1990

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

2%

1 year growth

2%

2 year growth

2%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Schrödinger's rapid identification of development candidates, such as SGR-1505, significantly accelerates the drug discovery process, offering a competitive advantage.
  • Recent investments from firms like Duality Advisers LP and Moody Aldrich Partners LLC indicate strong market confidence in Schrödinger's growth potential.
  • The company's expansion into new space in New York reflects its growth trajectory and commitment to scaling its operations.

What critics are saying

  • The high costs associated with expanding physical space and investing in new technologies could strain financial resources if not managed carefully.
  • The competitive nature of the drug discovery and computational chemistry sectors means Schrödinger must continuously innovate to maintain its edge.

What makes Schrödinger unique

  • Schrödinger's unique integration of physics-based computational methods with machine learning sets it apart in the drug discovery landscape.
  • The company's ability to triage billions of compounds and identify development candidates in a fraction of the typical time showcases its technological edge.
  • Schrödinger's commitment to ESG initiatives, as highlighted in their annual Corporate Sustainability report, adds a layer of corporate responsibility that differentiates it from many competitors.