Orca Bio

Manager, Regulatory CMC

Menlo Park, California, United States

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

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree in life sciences, with an advanced degree being preferred. A minimum of 5 years of experience in the biotech/pharmaceutical industry is required, including at least 4 years in CMC regulatory affairs, ideally within cell therapies. Proficiency in cGMP, domestic and global CMC regulatory requirements, and strong scientific writing skills, particularly for high-quality regulatory packages like BLAs, are essential. The ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams, manage multiple tasks independently, and utilize computer applications such as MS Project, Office suite, and Smartsheet is also necessary.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Regulatory CMC will lead the authoring and preparation of regulatory packages for CMC development, including meeting packages for global regulatory interactions. This role involves developing and reviewing content for Mod 3 and assisting with Mod 2.3 for BLA/MAA filings, as well as supporting the development of CMC regulatory strategies for all stages of product development. Responsibilities include working with cross-functional teams to align regulatory packages with development objectives and timelines, identifying and mitigating regulatory risks, and monitoring agency activities. The position also entails evaluating proposed manufacturing changes for global impact, contributing to strategic regulatory plans, and acting as a CMC Regulatory representative on project teams to support milestones and ensure compliance with current regulatory requirements and guidance.

Skills

Regulatory CMC
cGMP manufacturing
analytical practices
regulatory guidelines
BLA
MAA
Mod 3
Mod 2.3
post-market
cell therapies

Orca Bio

Develops and commercializes cell therapies

About Orca Bio

Orca Bio operates in the biotechnology sector, specifically focusing on cell therapies that utilize the body's own cells to treat diseases. The company works to enhance these therapies, aiming to make them safer and more effective for patients. Orca Bio's products are primarily used by healthcare providers who administer these therapies to patients as part of their treatment plans. Unlike many competitors, Orca Bio emphasizes a strong team culture and values communication with stakeholders, keeping them informed about the company's progress and developments. The goal of Orca Bio is to improve patient outcomes through advanced cell therapies, addressing conditions that currently have limited treatment options.

Menlo Park, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$186.8MTotal Funding
SERIES_DCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Unlimited Paid Time Off
401(k) Retirement Plan
Parental Leave

Risks

Emerging competition from BlueRock Therapeutics in stem cell therapies.
Aspen Neuroscience's advancements in personalized stem cell therapies pose a threat.
Competitors' focus on iPSC-derived therapies may overshadow Orca Bio's offerings.

Differentiation

Orca Bio focuses on high-precision cell therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
Their lead product, Orca-T, shows promising relapse-free survival rates in clinical trials.
Orca Bio's therapies aim to replace diseased blood and immune systems with healthy ones.

Upsides

Orca-T demonstrated 87% relapse-free survival in a Phase 1b/2 trial.
FDA's expedited approval pathways could accelerate Orca Bio's market entry.
Advancements in gene editing enhance the efficacy of Orca Bio's cell therapies.

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