Regulatory Affairs Lead (6-Months' Contract)

This is where you save and sustain lives

At Baxter, we are deeply connected by our mission. No matter your role at Baxter, your work makes a positive impact on people around the world. You'll feel a sense of purpose throughout the organization, as we know our work improves outcomes for millions of patients.

Baxter's products and therapies are found in almost every hospital worldwide, in clinics and in the home. For over 85 years, we have pioneered significant medical innovations that transform healthcare.

Together, we create a place where we are happy, successful and inspire each other. This is where you can do your best work.

Join us at the intersection of saving and sustaining lives—where your purpose accelerates our mission.

Summary

• Responsible and accountable for all aspects of Regulatory Affairs in the country of operations
• Manage regulatory activities relating to specific portfolio of products/projects to ensure full compliance of registered/marketed Baxter products.
• Work with team in the design and definition of the Regulatory strategy for the products.
• Represent Baxter in local government, industry associations, and working groups discussions to ensure positive outcomes for the company.
• Act as Qualified Person responsible for Pharmacovigilance 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Initiate and develop complex regulatory project plans
• Monitor applicable regulatory requirements; Identify & prioritize key areas of regulatory risk
• Create and maintain regulatory files in a format consistent with requirements for registration activities; or activities supporting commercial operations
• Provide regulatory advice to commercial, functional, and project teams.
• Respond to complex questions from regulatory authorities within strict timelines
• Compile and submit, in a timely manner, regulatory documents according to regulatory requirements
• Maintain and update existing regulatory authorizations
• Manage distributor RA to ensure on time submissions, strategy execution and compliance
• Prepare, review, and approve labeling and review AdProm materials for compliance with local regulations
• Prepare SOPs to reflect specific local requirements.
• Lead or represent Regulatory Affairs in project teams
• Act as the Local Qualified Person Responsible for Pharmacovigilance as defined in local regulation
• Oversight of all pharmacovigilance activities, safety profiles and emerging safety issues, as per applicable local legislation in the territory.
• Implement and ensure compliance to Baxter Pharmacovigilance (PV) system for medicinal products and biologics in Philippines, in compliance with the local national regulations/ standards; Global PV legislation/ standards; and Baxter policies/ procedures at a local, regional and global level.
• Conduct regular management oversight meetings with the Local Pharmacovigilance Officer (LPSO) for Philippines to ensure smoot case intake in PV database, case processing, regulatory submission, SDEA/ MRP/ PSP management, PSMF updates and training for local site.
• Act as point of contact for inspections from Philippines FDA; for monitoring and responding promptly to requests from Philippines FDA.
• Perform appropriate Safety Risk Management activities in Philippines in order to assure oversight of medicinal product safety and to ensure that appropriate action be taken when necessary, e.g., implementation of risk management activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Knowledge of PFDA regulations
• Scientific knowledge
• Project management skills
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills
• Technical system skills (e.g. word processing, spreadsheets, databases, online research)
• Ability to work effectively in multinational/multicultural environment
• Ability to identify compliance risks and escalate when necessary

Education & Experience

• Must be a Licensed Pharmacist
• Minimum of 4 years regulatory or equivalent experience within a pharmaceutical and/or medical device company, CRO, or similar organization
• Knowledge in Biologics and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) registration a plus factor

Reasonable Accommodations

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