Director, Regulatory Affairs

About AllogeneAllogene Therapeutics, with headquarters in South San Francisco, is a clinical-stage biotechnology company pioneering the development of allogeneic chimeric antigen receptor T cell (AlloCAR T™) products for cancer and autoimmune disease. Led by a management team with significant experience in cell therapy, Allogene is developing a pipeline of “off-the-shelf” CAR T cell product candidates with the goal of delivering readily available cell therapy on-demand, more reliably, and at greater scale to more patients. For more information, please visit www.allogene.com, and follow @AllogeneTx on X (formerly Twitter) and LinkedIn.About The RoleAllogene is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs within the Regulatory Strategy group who will manage worldwide interactions and negotiations with regulatory agencies and marketing partners in support of investigational studies, product registrations, and commercial products. This individual will be a key member of project teams and teams responsible for evaluation of product concepts. Reporting to the Head of Regulatory Affairs, this individual will be responsible for assuring the regulatory strategy is aligned with Health Authority requirements and regulatory submissions are on time and of high quality.Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited ToLead program teams in preparing regulatory submissions including briefing documents, IND/CTA/BLA filings, and marketing applicationsOversee preparation of responses to all regulatory authority queriesPlan and lead meeting with regulatory authorities, including end of phase 1/2 meetings.Manage critical clinical regulatory timelines and work with team members to resolve issues related to non-clinical studies, and clinical development and work in partnership with CMC team. Serve as primary regulatory representative (for assigned projects) at internal meetings as well as at meetings with regulatory agencies for all clinical related issuesMaintain detailed knowledge of global regulatory environment relevant for cell therapies and regenerative medicine including accelerated review programs. Communicate changing regulatory agency requirements; support pertinent regulatory intelligence per needs of programsCollaborate with external consultants, clinicians, CROs to provide regulatory guidance.Escalate issues to Management that affect registration, regulatory compliance and continued lifecycle management of the productStrong knowledge of eCTD elements and structure and regulatory writing skillsDemonstrated knowledge of regulatory requirements in the design and conduct of clinical trials, including preparation of regulatory submissionsExperience with Orphan Drug Designation, BTD and RMAT is preferredManage contract staff and vendors as needed to support regulatory activitiesInterpersonal skills that promote a collaborative and productive lab environmentEffective and efficient written and oral communication skillsCandidates must be authorized to work in the U.SPosition Requirements & ExperienceA minimum of a Bachelor's and or undergraduate degree in biological, pharmaceutical, chemical or engineering sciences is required.10+ years of experience inclusive of postgraduate education and/or Advanced scientific degree preferred in the sciences, or health related fieldKnowledge of EU and FDA regulations is required. Experience in filing regulatory submissions from early development to pre and post approval submissions and product lifecycle management in the area of Cell TherapyExperience in biologics is preferredExperience with regulations or product development in gene therapy, such as CAR-Ts, AAVs, or CRISPR technology etc. is highly preferred.Ability to work in a fast-paced, start-up environmentExperience directly writing submission documents that support clinical trials, marketing applications, and lifecycle management is highly preferred.Strong attention to detail with the ability to multi-task and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneouslyExcellent organizational skills and an ability to prioritize effectively to deliver results within reasonably established timelinesAbility to work independently and as part of a teamWe offer a chance to work with talented people in a collaborative environment and provide a top-notch compensation and benefits package, which includes an annual performance bonus, equity, health insurance, generous time off (including 2 annual holiday company-wide shutdowns) and much more. The expected salary range for this role is $200,000 to $240,000 per year. Actual pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, business needs, and other job-related factors permitted by law.As an equal opportunity employer, Allogene is committed to a diverse workforce. Employment decisions regarding recruitment and selection will be made without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic information or characteristic, gender identity and expression, veteran status, or other non-job-related characteristics or other prohibited grounds specified in applicable federal, state and local laws. We also embrace differences in experience and background, and welcome diversity of opinions and thought with active recruitment and internships designed to create a stronger and better Allogene that is focused on developing life-changing products for patients.