Regulatory Affairs Manager - Türkiye

About This Role

Joining us as Regulatory Affairs Manager, you will work in close collaboration with the Türkiye Regulatory and commercial organization, International Growth markets (IGM) team within Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA), and Chemistry, Manufacturing and Control (CMC) Regional contacts, as well as relevant local stakeholders.

In this role you will support the execution of regulatory activities for the assigned portfolio to ensure submissions and approval of new marketing authorization applications (MAAs) and post-registration variations within the agreed timelines, under the supervision of your direct manager, the Head of Regulatory Affairs, Türkiye.

What You’ll Do

• Registration Planning:
  • Responsible for development and execution of registration strategy and plans for responsible product(s) in line with the regional regulatory strategy, business plans and objectives
  • Responsible for providing inputs of anticipated market specific regulatory issues for planned submissions, local strategic guidance, insights, interpretation, advice and updates related to Türkiye markets based on the local laws, requirements and market practice.

• Dossier preparation, submission and product Approval:
  • Ensures execution of the agreed plans by co-ordinating the compilation of the local application files based on the documentation provided from IGM regional team in accordance to the local regulations. Follows up the evaluation processes at TİTCK/MoH and ensures to fulfill their demands by foreseeing the risks & threats under the direction of Head of Regulatory Affairs, Türkiye.
  • Support Market-specific file compilation, & preparation of market-specific documents
  • Responsible for leading country regulatory submission activities for new products (CTD dossier preparation) & life-cycle management activities for the registered products assigned.
  • Prepare priority application file and Follows up the evaluation processes at TİTCK/MoH
  • Ensure submitted product documents fully meet the local regulatory requirements for Türkiye market.
  • Follow-up with the regulatory authorities during submission, file review and ensure all questions /requests are provided/clarified/addressed within due time to ensure timely approval of the products.
  • Ensure proper communication/archiving of all documents submitted to the local Health Authorities as required.
  • Ensure consistent and transparent communication of regulatory timelines, changes to timelines to Head of Regulatory Türkiye, Regulatory Cluster Lead and business partners.

• GMP:
  • Design appropriate GMP strategy to ensure earliest access, prepare and submit GMP file in accordance with defined strategy in collaboration w/relevant internal stakeholders and closely follow-up with TİTCK/MoH to ensure timely approval.
  • Ensure maintenance of GMP certificates and take action to initiate GMP renewal in collaboration with relevant internal stakeholders
     
• Regulatory Compliance:
  • Responsible for local and internal compliance to regulatory affairs relevant processes and systems.
  • Raises awareness and advising impact of developing lifecycle asset activities to the Head of Regulatory, Türkiye.
  • Maintains products license and ensure all marketed products in the country are in compliance with local and corporate regulatory requirements
  • Initiates, manages and oversees the labelling and artworks development process (review, approval, implementation) within agreed timelines and local Health Authorities regulations.
  • Review English labels and its Turkish translation and follow up with external supplier on proposed changes implementation.
  • Manages local regulatory interactions with Health authorities to support product recall when necessary.
     
• Regulatory intelligence
  • Provides local RA intelligence: Identifies current and emerging national regulations which impact marketing processes by actively evaluating regulatory policy rules and promptly informing related parties to add value to company objectives.
  • Provides Competition intelligence and/or interpretation of business impact to local stakeholders as required.
     
• Regulatory Influence
  • Establishes and maintains regular, strong and trustworthy relationship with regulatory officials.
  • Communicates with the local distributor to ensure optimized and compliant regulatory procedures.

Who You Are

You are a detail-oriented regulatory professional with proven expertise in managing complex regulatory processes in Türkiye. With strong strategic thinking, communication skills, and a deep understanding of local pharmaceutical regulations, you excel at building trusted relationships and driving successful outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Required Skills

• Health Related sciences educational background (B.A or B.S; advance degree such as Masters’ would be a plus).
• A minimum of 5-7 years’ experience in Regulatory Affairs in Türkiye.
• Demonstrated strategic regulatory thinking and risk assessment capability.
• Broad knowledge of Türkiye’s pharmaceutical legislation.
• Strong ability to understand, interpret and apply local regulations, guidelines, policy statements, and influencing/advising the operations accordingly.
• Experience with biotech products within neurology or a complex therapy area (preferably not just experience with established portfolios only).
• Proven track record of fast-track registrations in Türkiye. Good experience in interfacing with relevant regulatory authorities.
• Effective and positive interactions with regulatory agencies, and external network.
• Ability to assimilate new knowledge rapidly and deep understanding of cross functional drug development process and high scientific/clinical knowledge across key therapeutic areas to enable position holder to discuss compound.
• Good Analytical skills, accuracy and reliability.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, with proven persuasive, assertive and negotiating skills both internally and externally across functions.

Why Biogen?

We are a global team with a commitment to excellence, and a pioneering spirit. As a mid-sized biotechnology company, we provide the stability and resources of a well-established business while fostering an environment where individual contributions make a significant impact. Our team encompasses some of the most talented and passionate achievers who have unparalleled opportunities for learning, growth, and expanding their skills. Above all, we work together to deliver life-changing medicines, with every role playing a vital part in our mission. Caring Deeply. Achieving Excellence. Changing Lives.

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