Regulatory Affairs Manager (ATMP) in Uxbridge

We’re here for one reason and one reason only – to cure cancer. Every moment is dedicated to developing treatments and every action moves us one step closer to our goal. We’ve made incredible scientific breakthroughs and our pioneering personalized CAR T-cell therapies have changed the paradigm. But we are not finished yet.

Kite, a Gilead company, is grounded by one common goal – curing cancer. We are at the forefront of immunotherapy and engineered T cell therapy. Our personalized approach is what sets us apart. Unlike traditional pharmaceutical manufacturing, our therapies are not created on an assembly line. With CAR T‑cell therapy, we reengineer a patient’s own immune cells to fight cancer – one patient at a time. We also are entering a pivotal time in our history with multiple planned launches and evolving competitive dynamics on a global scale. That means a fast‑moving, constantly changing environment and an innovative culture, where we make discoveries every day – discoveries that include our own capabilities and our individual potential.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Manager to join the Kite Pharma (Kite) Cell Therapy team based in Cambridge or Stockley Park, to support development of novel advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs). In the role you will be responsible for developing regulatory strategy for ATMP that treat cancer and autoimmune diseases in EU and core international markets. Kite Pharma and the Kite Cell therapy regulatory team works closely with the Gilead Oncology team allowing for real‑time knowledge sharing and support across oncology programs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead regulatory activities associated with development or marketed ATMP products in conjunction with regional associate director/director.
• Prepares regulatory strategy and documentation to support Clinical Trial Applications/amendments in the region.
• Interacts with the Global Regulatory Lead to align on and drive delivery of the regulatory strategy in ACE (Australia, Canada and Europe) for both development and marketed medicinal products.
• Responsible for the preparation of moderately complex regulatory submissions which require interaction with cross‑functional teams to ensure optimal execution.
• Prepares and co‑ordinates submissions for assigned project(s) and territories in line with ICH requirements, regional requirements and scientific and company policies and procedures.
• Represents the Regulatory Affairs function in cross functional teams to ensure optimal execution of the agreed regulatory strategy for both approved and development ATMPs.
• Responsible for maintaining a working knowledge of EU regulatory requirements and guidelines and for communicating changes in regulatory information to cross‑functional teams.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and demonstration of excellent interpersonal skills are required.
• Strong presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate regulatory strategy, risks, and decision‑making rationale to cross‑functional teams.
• Excellent planning and organisational skills with the ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects with tight timelines.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in cooperation and teamwork with analytical and assessment skills.
• Problem solving, strategic thinking skills with ability to impact and influence.
• Attention to detail with accuracy and quality.
• Ability to understand and effectively relate to external and internal customers.

KEY ROLE-RELATED COMPETENCIES

• A good scientific background and understanding with the ability to acquire therapy area and regulatory knowledge in a short timeframe.
• Able to facilitate/impact and influence effective planning interactions and discussions.
• Able to effectively interact with external parties to gather information and effectively drive projects through to completion to tight timelines.
• Motivated and works independently with limited direction from a senior Regulatory Affairs professional.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Life Science degree and demonstrated relevant regulatory affairs experience.
• Experience in leading the preparation and submission of regulatory documentation to support centrally approved product with post approval activities, and/or experience in leading clinical trials applications/amendments in the European Union and good breadth of understanding of European regulations relating to clinical trials.
• Good breadth of understanding of the European regulations.
• Experience in working with document management systems.
• Experience representing Regulatory Affairs on cross functional teams.

Company Core Values

• Teamwork
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Integrity
• Inclusion

LOCATION Cambridge or Stockley Park office. We are pleased to share that Gilead’s Stockley Park and Holborn offices are planning to come together at a new London headquarters at 1 Triton Square, NW1, from approximately Q2 2027. Applicants should consider this planned location change when applying for this role. Gilead operates a flexible working policy, offering a balanced approach with two days of remote working and three days working onsite.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

It is the policy of Gilead Sciences, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates (collectively “Gilead” or the “Company”) to recruit select and employ the most qualified persons available for positions throughout the Company. Except if otherwise provided by applicable law, all employment actions relating to issues such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returns from layoffs, company-sponsored training, education assistance, social and recreational programs are administered on a non‑discriminatory basis (i.e. without regard to protected characteristics or prohibited grounds, which may include an individual’s gender, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, veteran status, and age, unless such protection is prohibited by federal, state, municipal, provincial, local or other applicable laws). Gilead also prohibits discrimination based on any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.