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Description:

Oversee regulatory support and compliance in accordance with guidelines from USDA, FDA, and international regulatory agencies. Responsibilities will be related to new product development and the management of controlled documents.

• Communicate with government agencies (such as USDA and FDA) and current or potential business partners regarding regulatory matters.

• Provide necessary documentation to distribution partners and international government agencies for product registration or maintenance of registration.

• Support the process of new product licensing.

• Apply for or renew permits to receive or regulated materials.

• Apply for or renew permits for international exportation of products.

• Collaborate with various departments to plan, organize, conduct, and monitor clinical trials and testing.

• Develop protocols and prepare final reports for clinical trials.

• Review, update and draft new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) within the Regulatory Affairs Department as needed.

• Review and prepare outlines of production and special outlines.

• Develop and revise ASR/Sampling Plans for raw materials, in-process products, and stability programs.

• Work with departments to determine specific information requirements for each ASR/Sampling Plan.

• Prioritize Document Control submissions and lead the document review process for timely approvals.

• Provide guidance to other departments on regulatory and in-house requirements for documenting incoming raw materials and approving new vendors.

Distribute Materials of Origin (MAO) surveys to evaluate raw materials and new vendors.

• Review existing MAO Surveys to determine if updates are needed.

• Collaborate with departments to streamline processes and enhance interdepartmental communication for evaluating and approving new MAO and vendors.

• Organize and maintain a system to track seed and cell records (Master, Working, and production seeds) for easy tracing of final product lineage and MAO.

• Conduct inspections and audits related to MAO issues and seed/cell tracing.

• Stay current with 9 CFR, 21 CFR, and other applicable regulations.

• Provide training for Regulatory staff.

• Manage new product development initiatives.

• Support Quality Assurance efforts.

• Perform other assigned duties as required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences required; Master’s degree preferred.

• Experience or special interest in new business development, statistical analysis, document control, clinical trials, USDA and FDA regulatory support, technical writing, and research and development is advantageous.

• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, internet software, email, and electronic document control systems.

Experience Level:

Intermediate Level

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