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Yes, this Senior Small Molecule Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Subject Matter Expert position at Tunnell Government Services is a remote position. The role is available for candidates in United States.

Senior Small Molecule Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Subject Matter Expert at Tunnell Government Services

United States

<div class="content-intro"><div class="elementor-element elementor-element-8b9cdc3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor" data-id="8b9cdc3" data-element_type="widget" data-widget_type="text-editor.default"> <div class="elementor-widget-container"> <div class="elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix"> Tunnell Government Services, Inc., is comprised of the industry’s leading scientists, medical and technical experts, and human capital and organizational development professionals. We approach all projects as a team and are committed to helping our clients transform and quickly achieve strategic goals. If you are interested in joining an employee-owned company that develops and implements innovative, integrated and differentiated solutions, please click on the links below to find the job that is right for you and contact us. </div> </div> </div></div>Senior Small Molecule Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Subject Matter Expert Location: Remote (U.S.-based) with approximately 20–25% travel The Senior Small Molecule Regulatory Affairs & Compliance SME will provide strategic regulatory expertise, program management support, and technical guidance for the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve (SAPIR®) initiative and related pharmaceutical manufacturing programs. This initiative seeks to establish a resilient domestic ecosystem for the development, approval, manufacturing, stockpiling, and deployment of critical small-molecule generic medicines and their active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs). The selected individual will serve as the Federal Government's regulatory expert for FDA-regulated small-molecule drug products, providing oversight and guidance regarding regulatory strategy, ANDA/NDA submissions, CMC development, manufacturing compliance, approval pathways, and lifecycle management activities. Position Overview This position serves as a senior regulatory affairs and compliance SME supporting programs involving: <ul> <li>Small molecule APIs and finished dosage forms</li> <li>Generic drug development and approval</li> <li>Strategic API stockpiling initiatives</li> <li>Domestic manufacturing expansion and reshoring efforts</li> <li>Manufacturing technology modernization</li> <li>Supply chain resiliency and emergency preparedness programs</li> <li>FDA regulatory engagement and product approval activities</li> </ul> The candidate will work closely with Government leadership, pharmaceutical manufacturers, CDMOs, regulatory agencies, quality organizations, and technical teams to ensure products and manufacturing operations meet regulatory requirements and support program objectives. Key Responsibilities <ul> <li>Serve as Regulatory Subject Matter Expert (SME) for small-molecule generic drug development, manufacturing, and approval programs.</li> <li>Provide scientific, technical, and regulatory guidance for assigned programs and projects.</li> <li>Review and assess contractor and partner regulatory strategies, timelines, and submission plans.</li> <li>Support and evaluate FDA interactions</li> <li>Assess regulatory risks and recommend mitigation strategies to support successful approvals and compliance objectives.</li> <li>Monitor evolving FDA regulations, guidance documents, and industry expectations relevant to generic pharmaceuticals.</li> <li>Review and provide guidance on FDA submissions.</li> <li>Support development of data-driven submission strategies that facilitate efficient FDA review and approval.</li> <li>Evaluate submission readiness and regulatory documentation supporting approvals of critical generic medicines.</li> <li>Assess Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) strategies for API and drug product programs.</li> <li>Review manufacturing development plans, technology transfer strategies, validation programs, and commercial manufacturing readiness.</li> <li>Conduct regulatory research, intelligence gathering, and competitive landscape assessments.</li> <li>Monitor trends in generic drug approvals, manufacturing regulations, and supply chain resiliency initiatives.</li> <li>Serve as the regulatory representative on multidisciplinary teams supporting strategic pharmaceutical manufacturing initiatives.</li> </ul> Required Qualifications <ul> <li>Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific discipline.</li> <li>Advanced degree (M.S., Pharm.D., MBA, J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent) strongly preferred.</li> <li>15+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience supporting small-molecule drug development, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, quality, or compliance functions.</li> <li>Experience supporting and implementing regulatory emergency response mechanisms, including Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), expiration dating extensions, and enforcement discretion strategies.</li> <li>Experience with FDA Emerging Technology Program (ETP) engagements and Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) initiatives, including the evaluation, implementation, and regulatory support of innovative manufacturing processes and platforms.</li> <li>Demonstrated experience leading or supporting successful FDA submissions and approvals, including: <ul> <li>ANDAs</li> <li>DMFs</li> <li>NDA supplements</li> <li>Post-approval changes</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <ul> <li>Extensive experience interacting directly with FDA and supporting regulatory meetings and inspections.</li> <li>Strong knowledge of: <ul> <li>FDA drug approval pathways</li> <li>Generic drug regulations</li> <li>CDER review processes</li> <li>cGMP requirements</li> <li>CMC regulatory requirements</li> <li>Drug Master Files</li> <li>Quality Systems</li> </ul> </li> <li>Experience supporting manufacturing operations, technology transfer, validation, and commercial production activities.</li> <li>Ability to assess complex regulatory, manufacturing, and compliance issues and develop practical solutions.</li> <li>Strong written and verbal communication skills.</li> </ul> Must be a US Citizen or a Full Green Card holder.  <div class="content-conclusion">Tunnell strives to hire and retain the most qualified talent. We believe that having employees with different backgrounds and capabilities contributes to the success of our business. To attract qualified applicants, Tunnell posts to a wide variety of job sites. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Please be advised that certain client contracts may outline specific requirements for onsite work. Tunnell employees and/or contractors are expected to comply with all client requirements, including any safety and health protocols.</div>

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Senior Small Molecule Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Subject Matter Expert

Tunnell Government Services

Full Time

5 weeks ago

Tunnell Government Services, Inc., is comprised of the industry’s leading scientists, medical and technical experts, and human capital and organizational development professionals.

United States

Legal

Staff

Regulatory Affairs

Compliance

FDA Submissions

+5 more

Job Description

Tunnell Government Services, Inc., is comprised of the industry’s leading scientists, medical and technical experts, and human capital and organizational development professionals. We approach all projects as a team and are committed to helping our clients transform and quickly achieve strategic goals. If you are interested in joining an employee-owned company that develops and implements innovative, integrated and differentiated solutions, please click on the links below to find the job that is right for you and contact us.

Senior Small Molecule Regulatory Affairs & Compliance Subject Matter Expert

Location: Remote (U.S.-based) with approximately 20–25% travel

The Senior Small Molecule Regulatory Affairs & Compliance SME will provide strategic regulatory expertise, program management support, and technical guidance for the Strategic Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients Reserve (SAPIR®) initiative and related pharmaceutical manufacturing programs. This initiative seeks to establish a resilient domestic ecosystem for the development, approval, manufacturing, stockpiling, and deployment of critical small-molecule generic medicines and their active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs).

The selected individual will serve as the Federal Government's regulatory expert for FDA-regulated small-molecule drug products, providing oversight and guidance regarding regulatory strategy, ANDA/NDA submissions, CMC development, manufacturing compliance, approval pathways, and lifecycle management activities.

Position Overview

This position serves as a senior regulatory affairs and compliance SME supporting programs involving:

Small molecule APIs and finished dosage forms
Generic drug development and approval
Strategic API stockpiling initiatives
Domestic manufacturing expansion and reshoring efforts
Manufacturing technology modernization
Supply chain resiliency and emergency preparedness programs
FDA regulatory engagement and product approval activities

The candidate will work closely with Government leadership, pharmaceutical manufacturers, CDMOs, regulatory agencies, quality organizations, and technical teams to ensure products and manufacturing operations meet regulatory requirements and support program objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Serve as Regulatory Subject Matter Expert (SME) for small-molecule generic drug development, manufacturing, and approval programs.
Provide scientific, technical, and regulatory guidance for assigned programs and projects.
Review and assess contractor and partner regulatory strategies, timelines, and submission plans.
Support and evaluate FDA interactions
Assess regulatory risks and recommend mitigation strategies to support successful approvals and compliance objectives.
Monitor evolving FDA regulations, guidance documents, and industry expectations relevant to generic pharmaceuticals.
Review and provide guidance on FDA submissions.
Support development of data-driven submission strategies that facilitate efficient FDA review and approval.
Evaluate submission readiness and regulatory documentation supporting approvals of critical generic medicines.
Assess Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC) strategies for API and drug product programs.
Review manufacturing development plans, technology transfer strategies, validation programs, and commercial manufacturing readiness.
Conduct regulatory research, intelligence gathering, and competitive landscape assessments.
Monitor trends in generic drug approvals, manufacturing regulations, and supply chain resiliency initiatives.
Serve as the regulatory representative on multidisciplinary teams supporting strategic pharmaceutical manufacturing initiatives.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biochemistry, Biology, Regulatory Affairs, or a related scientific discipline.
Advanced degree (M.S., Pharm.D., MBA, J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent) strongly preferred.
15+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience supporting small-molecule drug development, manufacturing, regulatory affairs, quality, or compliance functions.
Experience supporting and implementing regulatory emergency response mechanisms, including Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), expiration dating extensions, and enforcement discretion strategies.
Experience with FDA Emerging Technology Program (ETP) engagements and Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) initiatives, including the evaluation, implementation, and regulatory support of innovative manufacturing processes and platforms.
Demonstrated experience leading or supporting successful FDA submissions and approvals, including:
- ANDAs
- DMFs
- NDA supplements
- Post-approval changes

Extensive experience interacting directly with FDA and supporting regulatory meetings and inspections.
Strong knowledge of:
- FDA drug approval pathways
- Generic drug regulations
- CDER review processes
- cGMP requirements
- CMC regulatory requirements
- Drug Master Files
- Quality Systems
Experience supporting manufacturing operations, technology transfer, validation, and commercial production activities.
Ability to assess complex regulatory, manufacturing, and compliance issues and develop practical solutions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Must be a US Citizen or a Full Green Card holder.

Tunnell strives to hire and retain the most qualified talent. We believe that having employees with different backgrounds and capabilities contributes to the success of our business. To attract qualified applicants, Tunnell posts to a wide variety of job sites. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Please be advised that certain client contracts may outline specific requirements for onsite work. Tunnell employees and/or contractors are expected to comply with all client requirements, including any safety and health protocols.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs

Compliance

FDA Submissions

cGMP

Small Molecule Drug Development

CMC Development

ANDA/NDA

Drug Master Files

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