Director, Regulatory Operations

At RayzeBio, every day is an opportunity to ignite meaningful change. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bristol Myers Squibb, RayzeBio blends the nimble, pioneering spirit of an emergent biotech with the global expertise and resources of a leading innovator in oncology. Our mission is to develop transformative radiopharmaceutical therapies that offer new hope for patients living with cancer. Here, you’ll join a multidisciplinary team where your ideas are valued, your expertise is amplified, and collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. From day one, expect to make an immediate impact—on our science, on our teams, and most importantly, on patients. Learn more about RayzeBio: https://careers.bms.com/rayzebio/

We are seeking an experienced Director of Regulatory Operations, reporting to the Head of Regulatory Affairs or designee. This position will lead regulatory operations and future direct reports within RayzeBio. Responsibility expectations will be commensurate with experience. This role has the option for Remote.

Job Responsibilities

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Build and manage a Regulatory Operations team to support submission planning, publishing, and lifecycle management.
• Oversee/lead planning, tracking, publishing, compilation, and archiving efforts in support of regulatory submission activities including INDs, NDAs, BLAs, IND amendments, IMPDs and CTA submissions, EU and Rest of World (ROW) submissions.
• Lead the implementation and optimization of Veeva Vault RIMs, ensuring alignment with regulatory and business needs.
• Establish and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and best practices for regulatory operations.
• Monitor global regulatory operations requirements and ensure compliance with evolving standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with publishing vendors, as needed, to ensure compliant electronic submissions.
• Manage templates and guidelines for documentation to be included in regulatory submissions; provide formatting assistance and training across functional groups.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in life sciences or related field; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years in Regulatory Operations within the pharmaceutical or biotech industry.
• Proven experience implementing and managing Veeva Vault RIMs or similar regulatory systems.
• Strong knowledge of global regulatory submission formats (eCTD, NeeS, paper) and requirements.
• Demonstrated success in leading submissions across US, EU, and global markets.
• Experience building and scaling teams in a high-growth, agile environment.
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic setting with shifting priorities.

Skills and Qualifications

• Experience with regulatory publishing tools and document management systems.
• Familiarity with regulatory intelligence platforms and submission tracking tools.
• Strong understanding of regulatory lifecycle management and compliance frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to multi-task and handle pressure well
• Meticulous with detail and precision
• Ability to think through a project or task of diverse complexity and execute independently from beginning to end
• Fully proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Teams) and video conferencing
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Should be assertive, proactive, professional, and confident
• Excellent professional ethics and integrity
• Flexibility to adapt in a cross-functional and dynamic environment

If you come across a role that intrigues you but doesn’t perfectly line up with your resume, we encourage you to apply anyway. You could be one step away from work that will transform your life and career.

The starting compensation range(s) for this role are listed above for a full-time employee (FTE) basis. Additional incentive cash and stock opportunities (based on eligibility) may be available. The starting pay rate takes into account characteristics of the job, such as required skills, where the job is performed, the employee’s work schedule, job-related knowledge, and experience. Final, individual compensation will be decided based on demonstrated experience. 
Eligibility for specific benefits listed on our careers site may vary based on the job and location. For more on benefits, please visit https://careers.bms.com/life-at-bms/.
 

Benefit offerings are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plans in effect at the time and may require enrollment. Our benefits include:

• Health Coverage: Medical, pharmacy, dental, and vision care.

• Wellbeing Support: Programs such as BMS Well-Being Account, BMS Living Life Better, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAP).

• Financial Well-being and Protection: 401(k) plan, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, accident insurance, supplemental health insurance, business travel protection, personal liability protection, identity theft benefit, legal support, and survivor support.

​Work-life benefits include:

Paid Time Off

• US Exempt Employees: flexible time off (unlimited, with manager approval, 11 paid national holidays (not applicable to employees in Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico or Rayzebio employees)

• Phoenix, AZ, Puerto Rico and Rayzebio Exempt, Non-Exempt, Hourly Employees: 160 hours annual paid vacation for new hires with manager approval, 11 national holidays, and 3 optional holidays

Based on eligibility*, additional time off for employees may include unlimited paid sick time, up to 2 paid volunteer days per year, summer hours flexibility, leaves of absence for medical, personal, parental, caregiver, bereavement, and military needs and an annual Global Shutdown between Christmas and New Years Day.

All global employees full and part-time who are actively employed at and paid directly by BMS at the end of the calendar year are eligible to take advantage of the Global Shutdown.

*Eligibility Disclosure: The summer hours program is for United States (U.S.) office-based employees due to the unique nature of their work. Summer hours are generally not available for field sales and manufacturing operations and may also be limited for the capability centers. Employees in remote-by-design or lab-based roles may be eligible for summer hours, depending on the nature of their work, and should discuss eligibility with their manager. Employees covered under a collective bargaining agreement should consult that document to determine if they are eligible. Contractors, leased workers and other service providers are not eligible to participate in the program.

RayzeBio and Bristol Myers Squibb

RayzeBio was acquired by Bristol Myers Squibb (BMS) in 2024 and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of BMS; however, RayzeBio will continue to operate as a standalone organization.

Supporting People with Disabilities

BMS and RayzeBio are dedicated to ensuring that people with disabilities can excel through a transparent recruitment process, reasonable workplace accommodations/adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Applicants can request a reasonable workplace accommodation/adjustment prior to accepting a job offer. If you require reasonable accommodations/adjustments in completing this application, or in any part of the recruitment process, direct your inquiries to [email protected]. Visit careers.bms.com/eeo-accessibility to access our complete Equal Employment Opportunity statement.

Candidate Rights

BMS and RayzeBio will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, pursuant to applicable laws in your area.

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