Director, Regulatory-Dietary Supplements

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Description:
At Wyeth, we have a vision of leading the way to a healthier world. We've committed ourselves to achieving this vision by making quality, integrity and excellence the hallmarks of our business. A Fortune 500 company and global leader in pharmaceuticals, consumer healthcare, and animal healthcare products, we know that our employees are who keep us on the cutting edge of innovative discoveries and superior customer service. To sustain and enhance our leadership position in the pharmaceutical industry, we continue to recruit, develop and motivate individuals whose skills, values, and work ethic will grow and improve our business.

Job Summary
Working under the leadership and direction of the Sr. Director US/Global Regulatory Affairs - Nutritionals:
· Support the needs of the WCH Supplements Business in the US by providing regulatory leadership and direction on any assigned products/projects and to any assigned Regulatory staff.
· Support the needs of the WCH Nutritionals Business on a global basis by providing, on any assigned products/projects, global regulatory leadership and coordination of worldwide Regulatory staff responsible for the regulation of nutritional products.

Job Responsibilities
· Responsible for US regulatory activities related to assigned WCH Dietary Supplement Products; this includes products under consideration for development, those in development, and those on the market.Ensure regulatory compliance with regulatory and corporate policies and procedures.Carry out interactions with FDA as well as the creation and development of submissions to FDA, as they relate to dietary supplements
· Develop and implement US regulatory strategies for WCH Supplement Products.Provide regulatory assessments, interpretation and implications of FDA regulations on dietary supplements for claims substantiation and labeling requirements.Provide guidance and final approval for US product labeling, claims and promotional material
· Direct management supervision of any assigned US Regulatory staff responsible for supporting WCH Supplement products, and for assigned products/projects, coordination of the regulatory activities conducted by staff in the other Regional Regulatory groups and Affiliates who are working on WCH Nutritional products
· Direct and participate in, when possible and as appropriate, industry activities and direct WCH lobbying of US and, as appropriate, other regulatory authorities to advocate and influence on behalf of WCH Supplements Business. Attend appropriate regulatory/scientific meetings and advisory committee meetings
· Actively participate in the development and implementation of the Global Regulatory Influencing Strategy for WCH Supplements Business
· Ensure Communication of information on Regulatory and Industry news that affects the WCH Supplements Business. Interpret news and communicate impact to GR&D and the Business Units

Basic Qualifications
MS/PhD, in Nutritional or Life Sciences, Registered Dietitian preferred.For an exceptional candidate, a BS in Nutrition or Biological Science may be acceptable, but this would need to be accompanied by considerable, at least 7 years, experience in the regulation of nutritional products in the US and preferably ex-US
Minimum 5 years experience in Regulatory Affairs; with US and preferablysolid ex-US experience with dietary supplements or foods.Advertising/labeling experience beneficial; Excellent oral / written communication and negotiation skills; Ability to manage multiple priorities; Ability to manage effectively in a matrix environment.
The following competencies are needed to be successful in this position: Understands the Business, Technical/Professional Knowledge, Reading the Environment, Developing Strategic Relationships and Creating Partnerships, Customer Orientation, Talent Management and Coaching/Teaching, Change Leadership, Mobilizing Resources, Builds Teamwork and Contributes to Team Success, Empowerment/Delegation, Persuasiveness, Performance Management, Managing Work to Achieve Quality, Project Management, Planning and Organizing, Initiating Action, Problem Solving, Operational Decision Making, Flawless Execution

Relocation is not available for this position.

Wyeth offers competitive compensation and benefits programs, including child-care subsidies, flex-time, business casual attire, educational assistance and professional development programs.

For more information and to apply online, please visit us at: www.wyeth.com/careers

Wyeth is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

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Requirements:
See Above

Education: Not Specified

Experience: Not Specified

Travel: None

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Job Created: Tue Sep 15 2009 04:27:50 AM
Last Modified: Tue Sep 15 2009 04:27:50 AM