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Regulatory Affairs Manager
Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added 18 days ago
Overview
Job details
Permanent contract
Full-time hours.
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
SpliceBio doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Barcelona, Spain (Hybrid) for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 5+ years of experience
Mid-level role.
University degree
“BSc in a scientific discipline (MSc preferred)” — per the ad.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
At SpliceBio, you'll have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge science with the potential to transform patients' lives. You will join a fast-growing, international biotech company where innovation, collaboration and scientific excellence are at the heart of everything we do.
We offer:
✅ The opportunity to help shape novel gene therapy programs from development through key regulatory milestones
✅ A collaborative, multidisciplinary and international working environment
✅ Competitive compensation and benefits
✅ Career development opportunities in one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving areas of biotechnology
✅ The chance to make a tangible impact on patients with high unmet medical needs
If you're passionate about advancing innovative therapies and thrive in a dynamic, science-driven environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply and help us redefine what's possible in gene therapy.
Requirements
What we're looking for
✅ BSc in a scientific discipline (MSc preferred)
✅ 5-10 years of Regulatory Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry
✅ Proven experience with EU and US regulatory submissions
✅ Strong understanding of the European and US regulatory landscape
✅ Experience in gene therapy is highly desirable. We also welcome candidates with backgrounds in cell therapy, biologics, or small molecule development
✅ Experience working in rare diseases
✅ Knowledge of gene therapy regulatory requirements, including GMO regulations, containment requirements, and long-term follow-up protocols, is a strong advantage
✅ Exposure to ophthalmology programs is a plus
✅ Experience with Chinese regulatory authorities and submissions is considered an asset
✅ Strategic mindset with the ability to assess and mitigate regulatory risks throughout drug development
✅ Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
✅ Fluent English required (written and spoken); Spanish is a plus
The role
As Regulatory Affairs Manager, you will play a key role in shaping and executing regulatory strategies across our development programs. Working closely with the VP of Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance and cross-functional teams, you will drive global regulatory activities, support interactions with health authorities, and help advance innovative gene therapies for patients with high unmet medical needs.
This role supports the company's gene therapy development programs and contributes to interactions with the FDA, EMA and other Regulatory Authorities.
What you'll do
Ensure that the content, quality and format of regulatory submissions comply with applicable regulations and guidelines.
Drive the preparation of regulatory applications, including Orphan Drug Designation applications, INDs/CTAs, Scientific Advice procedures, Paediatric Investigation Plans (PIPs), and NDAs/MAAs.
Support the development and execution of regulatory strategies that facilitate successful product development and registration.
Manage and coordinate interactions with internal and external stakeholders, including the EMA, FDA and other Regulatory Authorities, on behalf of the company.
Contribute to the preparation of regulatory meetings and responses to agency requests.
Contribute to the design and execution of development strategies, with a particular focus on regulatory considerations, for assigned products.
Develop and maintain Regulatory Affairs systems, processes and procedures to support regulatory submissions, approvals and regulatory intelligence activities.
Monitor the evolving regulatory landscape, particularly within gene therapy, rare diseases and ophthalmology.
Communicate relevant regulatory updates and their potential impact across the organization.
Promote effective collaboration across Regulatory Affairs and multidisciplinary development teams, including CMC, Clinical and Preclinical functions.
Provide regulatory guidance to support key project decisions and milestones.
Project manage and/or support regulatory activities in the EU, US and other international markets in partnership with local consultants and regulatory specialists.
About SpliceBio
SpliceBio is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing gene therapies using its proprietary Protein Splicing platform, which enables the delivery of large therapeutic genes. The company is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain, and has raised over $200 million from top-tier investors including Novartis Venture Fund and Sanofi Ventures. Its lead program targets Stargardt disease, a genetic eye disorder, and is currently in clinical trials.
- Industry
- Biotechnology
- Founded
- 2014
- Employees
- 50–100
- Headquarters
- Barcelona, Spain
- In Spain
- Barcelona
- Website
- splice.bio
Good to know if you are moving
- Headquartered in Barcelona's Parc Científic, a major science park, offering a vibrant research environment.
- The company has international offices in Ireland and the Netherlands, indicating a global footprint.
- As a clinical-stage biotech, it offers opportunities in R&D, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs.
- The team includes professionals from diverse backgrounds, suggesting an international work culture.
- The company emphasizes career development and team-building activities, as stated on its careers page.
In their own words
About the company & team
SpliceBio is a biotechnology company developing the next generation of genetic medicines through its proprietary Protein Splicing platform. Our mission is to unlock the potential of gene therapy by enabling the delivery of therapies beyond the size limitations of conventional approaches, with the goal of addressing diseases with significant unmet medical need.
Built on more than 20 years of pioneering research in inteins and protein engineering from the Muir Lab at Princeton University, SpliceBio is headquartered in Barcelona and operates in a highly collaborative, international environment.
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