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Regulatory Affairs Associate Director / Director – Companion Diagnostics (CDx)
A well-funded clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in oncology therapeutics, including bi-specific/multi-specific antibodies and antibody-drug conjugates (ADCs), is seeking a Regulatory Affairs leader at the Associate Director or Director level. This role will lead IHC-based Companion Diagnostics (CDx) regulatory strategy and execution in support of an oncology ADC pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead US regulatory strategy for IHC-based CDx programs across multiple oncology assets
- Serve as senior regulatory representative to FDA CDRH; lead Pre-Submission (Q-sub), IDE, and PMA interactions
- Build, mentor, and lead a growing CDx Regulatory Affairs team
- Partner with Drug Regulatory (CDER), Clinical Development, Biomarker, Pathology, and QA functions to ensure aligned drug-diagnostic co-development
- Coordinate with external diagnostic partners, CROs, and central laboratories
- Oversee IDE, PMA, and PMA supplement submissions; ensure analytical and clinical performance strategies meet FDA standards
- Identify and manage regulatory risks related to IHC assay performance, interpretation, and transfer
- Monitor evolving FDA CDx/IHC guidance and assess portfolio impact
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Life Sciences, Pathology, Molecular Biology, or related field
- 8 years (AD) or 10 years (Director) of regulatory affairs experience in IVD/CDx
- Demonstrated experience leading FDA CDRH interactions for CDx programs
- Strong IHC-based CDx background including scoring systems and clinical cutoffs
- Proven cross-functional leadership and influence skills
- Preferred: oncology CDx, automated IHC platforms, team management, global CDx regulations (EU IVDR, NMPA)
Salary : $150,000 - $230,000