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Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs

West Pharmaceutical Services Inc
  • Exton, PA
  • Autofill and Review
8 days ago

Job Description

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week.No relocation is provided for this opportunity.

Who We Are:

At West, we're a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West's indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future?

There's no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families.

We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts.

Job Summary

  • The Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs serves as a strategic leader within the Global Regulatory Affairs organization and is responsible for regulatory publishing strategy, people leadership, and hands-on oversight of complex publishing and submission activities across West's product portfolio.
  • This role partners closely with cross-functional and global regulatory teams to ensure the timely, accurate, and compliant preparation, formatting, compilation, publishing, and maintenance of regulatory documentation for submissions to health authorities in the United States, European Union, China, and Rest of World.
  • The Senior Manager is expected to lead and develop team capabilities, drive process excellence, and remain closely involved in critical publishing operations to ensure high-quality execution, regulatory compliance, and successful submission outcomes.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Lead the global regulatory publishing strategy and execution for Wests product portfolios, ensuring regulatory submissions are prepared, formatted, compiled, published, and transmitted in compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, and internal procedures.
  • Oversee the publishing and lifecycle management of regulatory documentation, including CMC dossiers, DMFs, MAFs, 510(k)s, LOAs, and other submissions for health authorities in the U.S., EU, China, and Rest of World, while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex or high-priority publishing activities.
  • Lead, develop, and manage regulatory publishing personnel by setting priorities, providing coaching and mentorship, and ensuring high-quality, timely execution of deliverables aligned with business objectives and submission timelines.
  • Partner with global Regulatory Affairs colleagues and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure submission content and supporting documentation are complete, well organized, scientifically accurate, and suitable for regulatory review and acceptance.
  • Oversee and continuously improve regulatory publishing processes, systems, documentation practices, and operational workflows to enhance efficiency, consistency, traceability, quality, and compliance.
  • Monitor changes in the global regulatory environment, assess potential impact on publishing operations and submission standards, and provide guidance to internal stakeholders on regulatory publishing requirements and expectations.
  • Communicate project status, milestones, risks, and potential issues to Regulatory Affairs leadership and key stakeholders, and support or lead health authority interactions related to regulatory publishing activities as needed.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

  • Bachelor's degree in a scientific, technical, or related discipline required or equivalent experience.

Work Experience

  • Minimum 10 years of regulatory affairs experience in the pharmaceutical and/or medical device industry; or a Master's degree in a relevant discipline with minimum 5 years of regulatory affairs experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Demonstrated hands-on experience preparing, reviewing, formatting, and publishing documentation for global regulatory submissions.
  • Working knowledge of global regulatory submission standards and requirements, including the U.S., EU, China, and Rest of World.
  • Strong understanding of document control, submission lifecycle management, and compliance processes within a regulated environment.
  • Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills with a high level of attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and concurrent deadlines in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as Adobe Acrobat.
  • Demonstrated ability to build effective relationships across global, cross-functional teams and work collaboratively to achieve shared objectives.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey information to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, quality, regulatory compliance, and adherence to SOPs and company policies.
  • Ability to adapt effectively to change, maintain performance through shifting priorities, and proactively identify opportunities for process improvement.
  • Demonstrated accountability, ownership, and follow-through on deliverables and timelines.
  • Ability to comply with company safety and quality policies at all times.

License and Certifications

  • Pharmaceutical and Medicine\Regulatory Affairs Certifications (RAC)-RAPS Regulatory Affairs Certification (R.A.C) Upon Hire preferred

Travel Requirements

5%: Up to 13 business days per year

Physical Requirements

Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.

Additional Requirements

  • Must be able to communicate effectively, speak in front of groups, express & exchange ideas and understand direction.
  • Maintain the ability to work well with others in a variety of situations.
  • Able to multi-task, work under time constraints, problem solve, and prioritize.
  • Able to learn and apply new information or new skills.
  • Proficiency in the use of personal computers and computer programs, particularly, Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat or equivalents.

What We Offer

Community Involvement: West encourages volunteerism through its West without Borders initiative and other charitable programs that make a difference in local communities.

Continuous Learning & Development: Opportunities for professional growth through training programs, tuition assistance, leadership development, and skill-certification initiatives.

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO): Flexible vacation, personal, and holiday leave ensures employees can maintain a healthy work-life balance and recharge effectively.

Inclusive & Collaborative Culture: A global workforce that values diversity, equity, and inclusion-where all voices are heard and respected in a supportive environment.

Recognition & Rewards: Performance-based bonuses, service recognition, and employee appreciation initiatives celebrate dedication and impact.

No relocation is provided for this opportunity

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week

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West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. If you have a special need that requires accommodation in order to apply to West, please send an email to Apply.Accommodation@westpharma.com. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening.

Numbers & Facts

LocationExton, PA
IndustryBiotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Websitehttp://www.westpharma.com/

About Company

Leadership in Drug Administration Systems and Components Pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical and medical device companies around the world rely on West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc. for standard-setting systems and device components for parenterally administered medicines.

West applies proprietary materials science, formulation research and manufacturing innovation to advance the quality, therapeutic value, development speed and rapid market availability of pharmaceuticals, biologics, vaccines and consumer healthcare products.

Skills

  • Adobe Acrobatunmatched
  • Biotech and Pharmaceuticalunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Detail Orientedunmatched
  • Diversityunmatched
  • Document Controlunmatched
  • Document Managementunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Documentation Formatunmatched
  • Environmental Impactunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Follow Throughunmatched
  • Governmentunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Medical Equipmentunmatched
  • Medical Productsunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • People Managementunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Requirementsunmatched
  • Regulatory Submissionsunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)unmatched
  • Sustainabilityunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Traceabilityunmatched
  • Volunteer Experienceunmatched
  • Willing to Travelunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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