Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs; CMC

Kriya is a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop life-changing gene therapies for diseases affecting millions of patients around the world.

Department: Regulatory

Location: Research Triangle Park, NC

Kriya is a biopharmaceutical company whose mission is to develop life-changing gene therapies for diseases affecting millions of patients around the world. We leverage our proprietary computational engine, in-house manufacturing infrastructure, and integrated design platform to engineer technologies and therapeutics with the potential to transform the treatment of a broad universe of diseases of high unmet need, with a focus on metabolic disorders, neurology, and ophthalmology.

We are proud to have been named Triangle Business Journal’s Life Sciences 2024 “Best Private Company to Work For,” recognized by Forbes as one of “America’s Best Startup Employers of 2024,” and honored as one of Bio Space’s “2025 Best Places to Work.”

The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs (CMC) works closely with the functional areas supporting manufacturing and individual program teams to ensure CMC compliance and promote overall regulatory success. The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs (CMC) possesses strong leadership skills, broad knowledge of multiple aspects of regulatory affairs (beyond CMC) across all phases of drug development, and a deep understanding of global CMC regulations, including GMP and region-specific guidelines, especially as they relate to gene therapies.

• Provide expert CMC regulatory guidance to shape global regulatory strategies, including risk management and compliance requirements, for multiple programs.
• Serve as an author and/or reviewer for global regulatory dossiers.
• Drive regulatory interactions with health authorities at all stages of development, including pre-submission meetings, responses to information requests, and other formal communications.
• Act as a primary point of contact for regulatory affairs both internally and with external stakeholders and global regulatory authorities.
• Proactively monitor changes in the global CMC regulatory environment and interpret their impact on Kriya’s manufacturing operations and program strategies.
• Lead the acquisition, development, and deployment of regulatory intelligence, infrastructure, and processes to advance regulatory activities company wide.

• Advanced degree in a science-related field and/or other appropriate knowledge, training, and experience.
• At least 8 years of experience in regulatory drug development in the pharmaceutical/biotechnology industry with a primary focus on CMC regulations and compliance across the development lifecycle.
• Experience with AAV gene therapy is preferred.
• Experience with additional global regulatory authorities beyond US FDA is preferred.
• Knowledgeable of current US regulatory requirements and ICH guidelines with an understanding of current global and regional trends in regulatory affairs.
• Experience authoring/reviewing regulatory dossiers, including CMC, clinical, nonclinical, and administrative content for IND/CTA and BLA/MAA filings.
• Ability to think strategically and critically evaluate regulatory risks.
• Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, within multiple complex, high-profile, and fast-paced development programs simultaneously.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and adaptability.

• Primarily desk-based, generally in an office or home office setting.
• May involve extended periods of sitting and computer use.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Working outside of normal working hours may be necessary on occasion (e.g., when approaching a regulatory filing deadline) but is not otherwise expected or encouraged.

We have an ambitious set of goals, but our confidence – and our inspiration – stems from our people. From California to North Carolina, our teammates bring a spirit of Collaboration, Leadership, and Innovation to their work every day.

We’re always looking for teammates with the drive and energy to help…