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The individual will provide strategic as well as tactical regulatory leadership across all phases of product development, filing, and lifecycle management, to assure timely approval and compliant post-market performance in the US and key international markets. The individual should be able to proactively anticipate and mitigate regulatory risk, ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and develop development acceleration strategies. In-depth understanding of US FDA and international pharmaceutical guidance, regulations, drug development process, and industry standard practices is required. The role will require strong leadership and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal. The candidate must have at least 15 years of regulatory affairs experience in the US and ex-US environments and a higher degree (MS, Ph.D. or PharmD) in a scientific discipline.\nKey responsibilities of the role:\nServe as leader internally by collaborating across organizational levels and functions and effectively engaging stakeholders and influencing cross-functional decision-making to drive regulatory success.\nOversee the development and execution of cutting-edge early-development through post-approval global regulatory strategies for complex assets and indications in partnership with other regulatory strategists and cross-functional stakeholders\nProvide regulatory leadership in global regulatory teams and product teams, including development regulatory strategy, planning, preparation and execution of major regulatory submissions (US and global), global submission rollout and lifecycle management strategies for marketed products including post-approval changes, ensuring continuous compliance\nRepresent regulatory affairs in governance and in interactions with global health authorities, as applicable, to enable efficient pathways for development through lifecycle management\nAccountable for all US regulatory submissions and approvals for assigned projects.\nAble to identify and communicate regulatory hurdles, risks, opportunities, and innovative pathways to accelerate development and approval.\nDevelop and lead regulatory intelligence gathering as well as regulatory influence management at the portfolio level.\nProvide strategic leadership and development to other regulatory strategists to ensure innovative, robust, fit-for-phase regulatory strategies for from FIH to approval.\nProvide regulatory strategy leadership for business development and due diligence, including assessment of asset, risk identification and mitigation, precedent leverage, regulatory probability of success\nEstablish best practices across Regulatory Affairs and other R&D functions to ensure consistent, high-quality execution\nFollow company policies and procedures for regulatory record keeping and lead development of new regulatory policies and procedures.\nAdvance the organization’s goals by participating in and taking leadership roles in professional associations, industry, and trade groups as appropriate for assigned projects.\nFactors for Success:\nThe candidate must have at least 15 years of regulatory affairs experience and a higher degree (MS, Ph.D. or Pharm D.) in a scientific discipline.\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills.\nCritical thinking, leadership skills, assertiveness, excellent negotiation and project management skills evidenced by past performance on drug development project teams.\nAbility to function at a high level in a team setting or acting as an individual contributor.\nAbility to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.\nAn excellent understanding of US FDA and international pharmaceutical guidance, regulations, drug development process, and industry standard practices.\nA high attention to detail and ability to coordinate and prioritize assigned projects.\nDecision Making - Demonstrates strong decision-making by applying structured analysis to complex challenges, balancing competing priorities and long-term impacts while engaging stakeholders and driving solutions aligned with organizational goals.\nCollaboration and Team Building - Promotes collaboration by aligning diverse teams around shared goals, fostering healthy debate to advance outcomes, and building strong networks that strengthen organizational effectiveness and cross-team learning.\nOutcome Driven - Demonstrates strong outcomes focus by aligning teams around shared priorities, proactively addressing risks and dependencies, and driving cross-functional accountability to sustain progress and deliver results.\nBusiness Acumen - Demonstrates strong business acumen by anticipating market dynamics and using financial and strategic insight to guide investments, manage risk, and align priorities with long-term organizational value.\nInnovative Mindset and Action - Demonstrates an innovative mindset by championing new ideas, investing in enabling systems and partnerships, and translating innovation into sustainable growth and organizational resilience.\nA Few Other Details Worth Mentioning:\nThe position will be based in our beautiful Irvine office, complete with onsite gym, pool, snacks, drinks, and occasional catered meals. We provide a hybrid work environment; remote work may be considered.\nWe are passionate about our culture! Our Tarsans live our values of commitment to patients, empowerment to champion innovation, and teamwork to amplify impact!\nThis position reports directly to our VP, Regulatory Affairs.\nSome travel may be required - up to 20%.\nAt Tarsus, we understand the importance of attracting and retaining top talent. The expected base pay range for this position is $226,500- $317,100 plus bonus, stock equity, and comprehensive benefits. The base pay range reflects the target range for this position, but individual pay will be determined by additional factors such as job-related skills, experience and relevant education or training. Our benefits include health, dental and vision insurance benefits to ensure your well-being. We believe in work-life balance and offer generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and personal days. For more details regarding Tarsus benefits, please visit: https://eb.alliant.com/26tarsusbenefitssnapshot.\nTarsus Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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