Executive Director - Regulatory Affairs

Company:

At Annexon Biosciences we are a biopharmaceutical company advancing a late-stage clinical platform of novel therapies for people living with devastating classical complement-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases of the body, brain, and eye. Our novel scientific approach targets upstream C1q to block the classical complement inflammatory cascade before it starts, and its therapeutic candidates are designed to provide meaningful benefits across multiple autoimmune, neurodegenerative and ophthalmic diseases. With proof-of concept data in Guillain-Barré syndrome, Huntington’s disease and geographic atrophy, we are rigorously advancing our mid-to late-stage clinical trials to bring new potential treatments to patients as quickly as possible. At Annexon, you’ll be part of a team committed to making an impact together. 

For more information on Annexon and our pipeline, check out our site Annexon Biosciences & Annexon Pipeline. We trade on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol ANNX and are headquartered in Brisbane, CA.

We're seeking exceptional talent from all backgrounds to fuel our growth. At Annexon, we're building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We value unique perspectives and unconventional paths. If you're the best candidate for the job, even if you don't perfectly fit the traditional mold, we encourage you to apply. Learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and our company culture!

Position:

This role provides global regulatory leadership and direction to support the development, registration, and life-cycle management of innovative programs within the Annexon portfolio. The Executive Director serves as the Regulatory Lead for assigned programs and is a senior strategic advisor to executive leadership on regulatory risks, opportunities, and health authority engagement strategies.

Responsibilities include developing and driving regulatory strategies and detailed plans to meet company objectives, providing regulatory leadership in program core teams and governance forums, and managing interactions with regulatory agencies to support development and registration strategies. The Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs will oversee the content and preparation of all regulatory documents and submissions related to applicable programs.

Responsibilities include:

• Provides senior-level regulatory leadership in support of the development, registration, and life-cycle management of Annexon products by collaborating cross-functionally with Clinical Development, Clinical Operations, Medical Affairs, CMC, and Quality to develop, coordinate, and implement global regulatory strategies and submissions, including CTAs, for new and ongoing clinical studies
• Lead and manage all aspects of major global marketing applications, including BLAs, NDAs, and MAAs as applicable, working with internal cross-functional teams, external consultants, and vendors to drive successful submissions, regulatory review activities, and post-submission commitments
• Provides overarching strategic regulatory direction across assigned programs to support the global regulatory plan, development plans/clinical study designs, risk assessments, critical issue management, and Health Authority interactions. Proactively identifies regulatory risks and develops mitigation strategies to support program objectives
• Lead regulatory planning for major milestones, including INDs, CTAs, Fast Track, Breakthrough Therapy, PRIME, Orphan Drug, etc.
• Lead high-level interactions with FDA, EMA, and other global Health Authorities, including development of regulatory strategies, briefing documents, meeting preparation, meeting leadership, and regulatory correspondence
• Monitor and interpret evolving global regulatory requirements, guidance, and industry trends impacting development, registration, and commercialization activities, and communicate implications to cross-functional stakeholders.
• Manage day to day reports, submissions, requests for Annexon products
• Build, mentor, develop, and lead regulatory professionals and consultants to ensure organizational excellence and successful execution of corporate objectives.
• Other duties as required.

Education, Experience, and Skills:

Required:

• PhD/PharmD with 15+ years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs or BS/MS/MSN with 17+ years’ experience.    
• Demonstrated experience leading major marketing application submissions (e.g., BLA, NDA, and/or MAA), including regulatory strategy development, submission execution, and regulatory review activities
• Proven ability to advise and influence executive leadership and cross-functional stakeholders through strategic regulatory guidance, effective communication of complex regulatory issues, and proactive risk assessment and mitigation.
• Experience working directly with the FDA and EMA. In-depth knowledge of FDA and EMA regulations and CTD/eCTD requirement
• Excellent regulatory writing and review skills with demonstrated experience authoring and overseeing high-quality regulatory submissions and Health Authority communications.
• Understands the regulatory environment for biotech companies, as well as pharmaceutical industry regulatory affairs best practices to satisfy regulatory requirements.
• Proactive, creative, forward-thinker with the ability to think innovatively about integrated global strategy for regulatory, reimbursement and patient care, while accurately anticipating future consequences and trends. Ability to engage regulators on new approaches and implement new strategies for product regulatory filings.
• Experience supporting development of biologics and/or small molecules, preferably in rare disease, immunology, and/or neuroscience,
• Demonstrated organizational leadership skills and ability to collaborate with outside vendors and partner companies.

Salary Range: $294,000 - $324,000

Location: Annexon Biosciences is located in Brisbane, California This role operates under a hybrid work arrangement and requires regular onsite collaboration at our office. Candidates should be located within commuting distance and able to work in the office multiple days each week.

Benefits:

• A stimulating and rewarding workplace includes flexible work schedules, remote opportunities and the ability to achieve a work-life balance.
• Shuttle service from BART, CalTrain and the Ferry.
• Annexon offers a competitive base salary and equity participation, employee stock purchase plan, as well as a comprehensive health benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), flexible spending plans, and other benefits.

Annexon Biosciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind.  We are committed to fostering an environment where ALL people are welcome and supported. We cultivate a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results. Creativity and innovation flourish in an environment of openness, inclusion, and mutual respect.