Sr. Scientist - Global Regulatory Affairs - Drug Delivery Device

Primary Responsibilities:

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Regulatory and Scientific Expertise

• Technical knowledge of drug delivery and/or medical device, including software, systems development science(s) development and lifecycle management.

• Support evaluation of regulatory impact on proposed delivery systems and/or medical device change management plans.

• Anticipate and resolve key technical or operational issues that can impact the function or product team.

• Support regulatory risk – benefit analysis, internal and external audits for regulatory compliance.

• Demonstrate strong skills in technical and concise writing of Regulatory documents resulting in effective communication and maximizing feedback from regulators.

Influence

• Provide regulatory guidance to product teams and/or affiliates while implementing regulatory strategies that result in successful global product registrations and device maintenance.
• Exhibit leadership behaviors.
• Incorporate new regulations, guidance and company positions into GRA-Device processes/guidelines, tools and/or training materials.
• Support internal policy development and provide internal input on emerging regulations worldwide for device issues.
• Monitor global regulatory news and provide interpretation and internal communication as appropriate.
• Support interactions with global Heath Authorities as required, including key ISO and notified body personnel.

Lead/Support/Partner

• Support preparation, review, and finalization of device documents for global clinical trial authorizations (CTA), registration submissions, response to questions and change control activities.
• Support strategies impacting product submissions across geographies.
• Proactively identify and resolve device regulatory issues, leveraging internal experts and/or GRA-Devices subject matter expert (SME) and/or mentor.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing to influence within work group/function and with product team.
• Support the development of corporate positions on, and responses to, proposed agency regulations and guidelines.
• Participate in forums that share regulatory information across GRA components.
• Collect and collate GRA-Devices metrics.
• Support regulatory impact assessments.
• Serve as electronic data systems SME.
• Support regulatory intelligence activities.
• Identify and execute other operational responsibilities.

Decision Making

• Proactively identify and resolves device regulatory issues.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (e.g. chemistry, biology, biochemistry, pharmacy, engineering or related scientific discipline)

Other Requirements:

• Medical Device or Pharmaceutical industry experience in technical drug and/or device development (3-4 years)

• Prior experience authoring device submission content

• Prior regulatory experience (2-3 years) or equivalent combination of technical and regulatory guidance knowledge

• Demonstrated negotiation and influence skills.

• Demonstrated strong written, spoken and presentation communication skills

• Demonstrated attention to detail

• Demonstrated effective teamwork skills; able to adapt to diverse interpersonal styles

Other Information/Additional Preferences:

• English Fluency

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Actual compensation will depend on a candidate’s education, experience, skills, and geographic location.  The anticipated wage for this position is

€38,850 - €93,500

Full-time equivalent employees may also be eligible for a company bonus (depending, in part, on company and individual performance). In addition, Lilly offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees, including eligibility to participate in a pension plan; vacation benefits; eligibility for healthcare benefits; flexible benefits (if applicable) life insurance and death benefits; certain time off and leave of absence benefits; and well-being benefits (e.g., employee assistance program, fitness benefits, and employee clubs and activities). Lilly reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion and Lilly’s compensation practices and guidelines will apply regarding the details of any promotion or transfer of Lilly employees.

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