CMC Regulatory Strategist

Rho

. On behalf of Rho’s clients, support and advise the CMC and related regulatory components of integrated development programs, including the review of technical documents, participation in technical discussions, and collaborations with CDMOs and other vendors.

Posted 4/21/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $190,000 - $210,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Unity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

On behalf of Rho’s clients, support and advise the CMC and related regulatory components of integrated development programs, including the review of technical documents, participation in technical discussions, and collaborations with CDMOs and other vendors.
Provide CMC regulatory-related leadership, guidance, and support to a team
Mentor and advise Rho staff in CMC regulatory strategy and product development by providing strategic and tactical guidance to team members, creating a strong sense of team unity and team identity, and providing regular and ongoing positive and corrective feedback to team members
Proactively identify risks and critically analyze problems affecting the programs and develop contingency plans as needed
Facilitate achievement of strategic goals for a program
Monitor ongoing progress of key CMC deliverables against Global Integrated Product Development Plan goals
Ensure effective, accurate and timely communication of key issues and progress to the team and senior management
Participate in the planning, preparation, and conduct of regulatory authority meetings; lead CMC discussions with regulatory authorities
Manage scope of work, budget, and timelines for external vendors, including consultants and external CMC writers
Participate in business development activities, including assisting in the identification and assessment of new opportunities, representing Rho at conferences and meetings, and conducting capture activities for anticipated proposals; provide guidance and input to the budgets and business submissions of proposals

Requirements

What you’ll need

PhD/PharmD or equivalent demonstration of analytical ability and a minimum of 12 years in development programs that include inter-related clinical, nonclinical, CMC and regulatory experience
Experience with FDA is required; experience with ex-US regulatory authorities (meetings, submissions, strategy) is desired
Excellent regulatory intuition and project management acumen with an in-depth CMC regulatory and product development experience, and a firm understanding of the dependencies among CMC, nonclinical, clinical pharmacology, clinical, and regulatory for integrated development programs across all phases from pre-phase 1 to marketing application.
Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, interpersonal, and presentation) and the ability to interact effectively with all levels both within and outside the company; proven ability to establish credibility with professionals on program teams; ability to proactively develop and foster constructive interactions among team members in order to address difficult situations, including resolving and negotiating conflicts or problems with tact, diplomacy, and composure
Ability to understand and motivate others and build effective teams
Critical thinking skills with the ability to handle multiple projects and priorities with exceptional organizational and time management skills (both project and self)
Proficient in advanced techniques with relevant software: MS Project, Visio, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc. in addition to experience working within shared work environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Vision
Dental
HSA
FSA
EAP
Life & disability insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
Holidays
Parental leave
Bereavement leave
Work-life balance

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Hard Skills & Tools

CMC regulatory experienceproduct developmentproject managementregulatory strategyanalytical abilityrisk analysiscontingency planningclinical pharmacologyintegrated development programsFDA regulations

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsteam buildingcritical thinkingorganizational skillstime managementconflict resolutionnegotiation

Certifications

PhDPharmD