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Evommune

Develops tissue-based therapies for inflammation

Head of Regulatory Affairs

Regulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)Confirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timePalo Alto, CA, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • An advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, or MS) or a BS in a scientific discipline, with 12 or more years of progressive regulatory affairs experience in the biotech or pharmaceutical industry, including significant leadership experience at Director level or above.
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing global regulatory strategies and leading submissions across multiple stages of drug development.
  • Deep knowledge of U.S. Food and Drug Administration regulatory requirements; experience in ex-U.S. markets such as the European Medicines Agency, Health Canada, or the MHRA is preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with INDs, CTAs, NDAs, BLAs, MAAs, and regulatory agency meeting preparations.
  • Familiarity with special regulatory designations and accelerated pathways.
  • Understanding of clinical development, chemistry, manufacturing and controls, nonclinical development, and pharmacovigilance.
  • Ability to lead through influence and build effective relationships across organizational levels, including senior and executive leadership.
  • Strong strategic and scientific judgment, including the ability to synthesize complex regulatory considerations and translate them into clear recommendations.
  • Experience in a fast-paced biotech or small-company environment.
  • Proficiency in regulatory operations, including working with publishing vendors and electronic Common Technical Document submissions; experience with Regulatory Information Management System tools is a plus.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including developing regulatory talent and managing internal and external resources.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of U.S. and global regulatory strategies to advance programs from preclinical through late-stage development and potential registration.
  • Serve as the regulatory lead on cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment across Clinical, CMC, Nonclinical, and corporate priorities.
  • Advise senior leadership on regulatory opportunities, risks, tradeoffs, and development pathways.
  • Own the preparation and delivery of regulatory submissions, including INDs, CTAs, amendments, briefing documents, responses to health authorities, and future marketing applications as applicable.
  • Manage regulatory authority interactions in the U.S. and ex-U.S., including meeting strategy, preparation, negotiation, and follow-through.
  • Assess regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies to support program progression.
  • Provide guidance on expedited pathways and special designations, including Orphan Drug, Fast Track, and Breakthrough Therapy.
  • Partner across functions to integrate regulatory input into CMC, nonclinical, pharmacovigilance, and broader development plans.
  • Shape development and evidence-generation strategies by integrating regulatory requirements and relevant precedent across functions.
  • Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to deliver compliant, high-quality electronic submissions.
  • Build and maintain regulatory processes, systems, and documentation to support inspection readiness and operational efficiency.
  • Establish and scale regulatory capabilities, governance, and processes for a growing clinical-stage biotechnology company.
  • Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape and translate insights into actionable guidance for internal teams.
  • Support business development through regulatory due diligence as needed.
  • Manage external consultants and vendors to ensure quality and timelines.
  • Build and develop the Regulatory Affairs function as the organization grows, including mentoring team members and leveraging external resources.
  • Represent Regulatory Affairs in program, portfolio, and company governance discussions.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in ex-U.S. markets, including the European Medicines Agency, Health Canada, or the MHRA.
  • Experience with Regulatory Information Management System tools.
  • Experience in immunology, dermatology, or rare diseases.

About the Company

Evommune

Develops tissue-based therapies for inflammation

Evommune develops therapies for chronic inflammatory diseases. It uses human tissue to study the immune system and uncover pathways to medicines, helping identify and advance drug candidates efficiently. The company collaborates with other top teams across target discovery, pre-IND, and clinical development, and generates revenue by developing and commercializing its therapies for patients and healthcare providers. Compared with competitors, Evommune relies on tissue-based insights from human biology to guide drug selection and prioritization, reducing risk and speeding development, all through a partnership-driven model. Its goal is to improve patient outcomes and quality of life by delivering safer, more effective treatments for chronic inflammatory diseases.

Company size
51-200
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Founded
2020

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