Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC

CSL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

CSL Seqirus is a global leader in influenza prevention and the world’s second-largest influenza vaccine provider, operating as a specialized division of CSL Limited. Headquartered in Melbourne, Australia, with major manufacturing hubs in Holly Springs, NC, and Liverpool, UK, the company operates the world’s largest cell-based vaccine facility and serves as a primary partner to governments for global pandemic preparedness. Joining Seqirus now means being part of an agile team committed to developing vaccines that make a meaningful difference worldwide. Could you be our next Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs CMC? The job is in our Holly Springs, NC or Liverpool UK Office. This is a hybrid position and is onsite three days a week. You will report to the Team Lead, Global Regulatory Affairs CMC. You will be responsible for: Partnering closely with CSL’s R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Regulatory Affairs stakeholders to address regulatory strategy challenges and deliver innovative, timely regulatory solutions that meet evolving CMC regulatory and compliance requirements for the assigned product portfolio. Defining global regulatory strategies, objectives, and policies that advance and support the development, registration, and lifecycle management of CSL’s biological & non-biol. products. Represent CSL in official regulatory CMC capacities, acting as an authorized official or responsible person in interactions with regulatory agencies.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in biological or chemical sciences, or a related field is required; an advanced degree (e.g., MS, PhD) is strongly preferred.
• Over 5 years of progressive experience in regulatory roles within the biologics or plasma industry, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility.
• Strong technical foundation with in-depth knowledge of global regulations and international standards governing drug product development, manufacture, registrations, and life-cycle management.
• Proven expertise in authoring, reviewing, and managing regulatory submissions ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the global regulatory CMC strategy across the assigned development and commercial biological & non-biol. product portfolio, collaborating closely with cross-functional leaders in Global Regulatory Affairs CMC, Global Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Quality, Global Operations, and other business functions.
• Manage the development and submission of high-quality, compliant CMC regulatory submissions and submission components, including new marketing applications, clinical trial applications, variations/supplements, periodic compliance reports and renewals. Ensure timely execution aligned with regulatory expectations and business goals.
• Ensure accurate and timely change control assessments of change control notifications in CSL’s quality management system for biological & non-biol. product-related change controls. This includes the country-specific reporting category and detailed submission documentation requirements.
• Leverage external insights to refine strategies and implement innovative regulatory approaches that enhance CSL’s competitive positioning for its biological & non-biol. product portfolio.
• Represent CSL in official regulatory CMC capacities, acting as an authorized official or responsible person in interactions with regulatory agencies. Maintain strong, positive relationships with regulators and ensure timely responses to inquiries and requests. Facilitate timely decision-making and guidance from health authorities through effective communication and relationship management.
• Develop strategic and tactical plans for Global Regulatory Affairs CMC, advising Global Regulatory Affairs CMC leadership and CSL stakeholders on regulatory requirements and their implications for project timelines, compliance, and business strategy. Contribute to the evaluation of new business opportunities in collaboration with development teams.
• Provide regulatory consultation to internal CSL functions, including Global Operation functions, R&D, and IT, to support the design and implementation of business processes that ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence.
• Provides tactical and strategic regulatory input and guidance, including active participation in problem solving analysis by assessing and proposing alternative solutions to issues and prepare contingency plans while still meeting regulations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees