EU Director, Regulatory Affairs

Remote in Portugal·Added 8 days ago

Overview

Job details

  • Fully remote

    Only from certain places, per the ad: “home based in the UK, Spain, Sweden, Germany or Portugal.”

Requirements

  • Have 9+ years of experience

    Director-level role.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

We provide a competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits and the opportunity for personal and professional growth in a rewarding environment. You'll be joining a team that values collaboration, innovation, and making a difference in the lives of patients

The role

TFS HealthScience is a leading global mid-size Contract Research Organization (CRO) that partners with biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies throughout their entire clinical development journey. Our expertise includes full service-capabilities, resourcing and Functional Service (FSP) solutions.

As part of our CDS Unit you will be working alongside passionate and innovative professionals to ensure our customers achieve their goals.

EU Director Regulatory Affairs Drug and Device Expert position is part of the Clinical Development Services organization supporting both the Business Units and the Study Start-up groups.

What you'll do

• Lead and Support European and global regulatory strategy support for the Business Units and support Business Development with new RFPs and regulatory strategies for device and drug development and clinical investigations

• European and global support of the strategy teams at the Business Units to develop a Regulatory and Startup strategy for new device, drug and combination products focused on RFPs and Projects

• Regulatory support with setting up and maintaining country regulatory and startup intelligence

• Developing regulatory documents and leading support for EMA and European national scientific advice / protocol assistance meetings

• Lead and support regulatory development support activities including Pediatric Investigation Plans, Orphan designation and other designations/support (e.g., PRIME)

• Regulatory support for setting up new systems for Startup

• Regulatory Support of capabilities and bid defense meetings

• Collaborate with USA regulatory teams to develop global regulatory strategies and provide regulatory guidance to internal and external customers

• Collaborate and communicate with other clinical development departments at TFS

• Support development of new processes & procedures

• May identify and develop new strategic initiatives including process improvements

• Interact with senior management across disciplines

• Ensure that the unit follow TFS SOPs & guidelines, local laws and regulations are followed

Join Our Team

Join Our Team as a EU Director, Regulatory Affairs home based in the UK, Spain, Sweden, Germany or Portugal.

Requirements

Education & certifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in life science

• 9+ years of relevant experience

• Experience with international regulatory strategy, guidance and support for multi-national clinical trials, particularly with EU CTR and CTIS

• Experience with supporting European scientific advice, orphan designation and pediatric investigation plans

• Accustomed to supporting request for proposal & budget reviews, capabilities and bid defence meetings for international customers

• Able to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities

• Understand the basic terminology and science associated with the assigned drugs

• Previous experience with supporting and attending European scientific advice meetings and similar agency interactions

About TFS HealthScience

TFS HealthScience is a global contract research organization (CRO) that partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to bring new treatments to market. With over 30 years of experience, the company provides a comprehensive range of clinical development services, including project management, clinical monitoring, data management, biostatistics, regulatory affairs, and quality assurance. TFS operates across North America, Europe, and Asia, employing a team of clinical and scientific professionals dedicated to advancing healthcare through efficient and compliant clinical trials.

In Spain, TFS HealthScience has established a strong presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, serving as a key hub for clinical operations in Southern Europe. The company is known for its collaborative and supportive work culture, offering international professionals the opportunity to work on diverse therapeutic areas and global studies. For those relocating to Spain, TFS provides a dynamic environment that values professional growth, cross-cultural collaboration, and work-life balance, making it an attractive employer for clinical research and quality management experts.

Founded
1991
Employees
500–1,000
Headquarters
Montreal, Canada
Website
tfscro.com

In their own words

About the company & team

Our journey began over 30 years ago in Sweden, in the city of Lund. As a full-service, global Contract Research Organization (CRO), we build solution-driven teams working towards a healthier future. Bringing together over 600 professionals, TFS delivers tailored clinical research services in more than 50 countries with flexible clinical development and strategic resourcing solutions across key therapeutic areas including Dermatology, Neuroscience, Oncology and Ophthalmology.

Our core values of Trust, Quality, Passion, Flexibility, and Sustainability are our guiding light serving as the framework for decision-making at all levels of the organization. They assist us in attracting and retaining valuable talent who share our sentiments, resulting in high employee engagement and satisfaction. By aligning on these fundamental values, we cultivate a unified force, geared towards innovation and excellence. This collective effort propels us towards our shared goal and fosters a culture of mutual respect and collaboration.

Together we make a difference.

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