Director Regulatory Affairs (Labeling)- FSP at Thermo Fisher Scientific

Reinach, Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Life SciencesIndustries

Requirements

  • 12+ years of experience, including 5+ years in a management role
  • Proven leadership in a matrixed organizational structure
  • In-depth knowledge of global labeling lifecycle management
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects under tight deadlines
  • Experience with CTA submissions and global regulatory documentation
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Life Sciences, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field; Advanced degree preferred
  • Proficient with regulatory and document management systems such as Veeva RIMS, Trackwise, and others
  • Knowledge of Structured Product Labeling preparation and submission
  • Understanding of FDA-508 compliance and digital labeling requirements
  • Strong strategic and analytical skills
  • Effective cross-functional collaboration and communication abilities
  • Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Proficient in English; additional languages are an asset

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate readability testing, translations, and linguistic reviews for foundational markets
  • Manage the preparation, review, and upload of approved labels to internal and external platforms
  • Dispatch CCDS and multi-market manuscripts to dependent markets and collaborators
  • Coordinate data entry for labeling systems and maintain accurate labeling records
  • Maintain and update critical labeling documents such as CCDS, USPI, and SmPC
  • Lead Global Labeling Committee assessments and manage regional label exceptions
  • Support the creation of label content, including DLS or equivalent experience and CCDS documentation
  • Prepare materials for Labeling Review Committee and ensure accurate record-keeping
  • Manage global labeling compliance activities, including quality control and annual reporting
  • Coordinate impact assessments for technical and global labeling changes
  • Ensure adherence to country-specific regulatory requirements for labeling and submissions
  • Prepare change control documentation and manage Health Authority requests
  • Provide regulatory support for advertising and promotional materials to ensure compliance
  • Collaborate with Medical Affairs, Legal, and Commercial teams for material reviews
  • Manage SOPs and electronic review systems related to labeling
  • Provide strategic input to therapeutic area teams and influence external labeling landscapes
  • Develop and coordinate global Clinical Trial Authorization submission strategies
  • Act as the regulatory interface between labeling, clinical operations, and health authorities
  • Ensure adherence to regional regulatory requirements
  • Maintain multi-market manuscripts and master artwork files
  • Coordinate administrative labeling updates for various markets
  • Prepare annual strain update labeling for both hemispheres
  • Participate in GRAST meetings and bi-weekly GL Leadership updates

Skills

Regulatory Affairs
Labeling Compliance
CCDS
USPI
SmPC
Readability Testing
Translations
Linguistic Reviews
Global Labeling
SOP Management
Change Control
Quality Control
Health Authority Submissions
Label Review Committee

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Provides life sciences products and services

About Thermo Fisher Scientific

Thermo Fisher Scientific offers a variety of products and services that support scientific research and healthcare, including laboratory equipment, reagents, and software solutions. Their products are used in applications like protein biology, real-time PCR, and sequencing, serving clients such as academic institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Unlike competitors, Thermo Fisher emphasizes customer support and education, helping clients optimize their experiments. The company's goal is to be a leading provider of life sciences solutions that contribute to a healthier and safer world.

Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1956Year Founded
$17MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition in single-use bioprocessing may impact market share.
Sale of anatomical pathology business could create a temporary product gap.
Investment in miDiagnostics may face regulatory challenges affecting returns.

Differentiation

Thermo Fisher offers a comprehensive range of life sciences products and services.
Their well-known brands include Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, and Invitrogen.
They provide strong customer support and educational resources to optimize client workflows.

Upsides

Expansion of biologics production facility enhances capacity for precision biologics monitoring.
Investment in miDiagnostics aligns with demand for rapid diagnostic solutions in BioPharma.
Collaboration with Mainz Biomed positions them in the growing cancer detection market.

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