Regulatory Submissions Associate Manager II
Fortrea · Leeds
Job Description
We are looking for a Regulatory Submissions Ass Manager II to support global and regional clinical trials through high‑quality regulatory submissions across Europe and beyond. This role plays a critical part in ensuring timely approvals, regulatory compliance, and successful study start‑up, with a strong focus on EU Clinical Trial Regulation (CTR) and CTIS operations.
You will work in a matrix, client‑facing environment, collaborating closely with project teams, start‑up leads, local regulatory teams, and external authorities.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and manage Regulatory Authority (RA), IRB/EC, and Third Body submissions for assigned clinical trials, including:
- Submission strategy, planning, and timeline management
- Tracking approvals against project milestones (GL, RTE)
- Coordinating responses to authority queries within defined timelines
- Lead or support EU CTR submissions via CTIS, including:
- Preparation, submission, and maintenance of CTIS applications
- Managing CTIS user access and acting as CTIS back‑up when required
- Advising internal teams on CTR/CTIS processes and expectations
- Prepare, review, and quality‑check core regulatory packages and country‑specific submission packages
- Ensure all deliverables comply with applicable regulations, guidance, SOPs, and client requirements
- Provide regulatory guidance to project teams by maintaining up‑to‑date knowledge of global and EU regulatory requirements
- Liaise with or support local teams in communications with Regulatory Authorities, Ethics Committees, and Third Bodies
- Identify and proactively escalate risks to timelines, quality, or approvals
- Support audits, inspections, and resolution of findings
- Contribute to process improvement initiatives, including SOP development and optimization
- Mentor junior team members and support overall team capability building
Required Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field (or equivalent experience)
- Minimum 4 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Submissions, or Clinical Trial Start‑Up within pharma, biotech, or CRO
- Hands‑on experience with EU CTR and CTIS is required, including:
- Preparing and submitting applications in CTIS
- Managing CTIS workflows, timelines, and user access
- Responding to CTIS‑related authority questions
- Solid understanding of RA, IRB/EC, and Third Body submission processes
- Experience supporting global or regional clinical trials
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple submissions and deadlines
- Confident communicator able to work with cross‑functional and client stakeholders
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