EU CTR Submission Group Lead

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** Position Summary
** TheEU-CTR EU-CTR Submissions Group Lead is a critical leadership role overseeing operational activities related to end-to-end trial submissions and lifecycle management under the EU Clinical Trials Regulation (EU CTR 536/2014). This role ensures the efficient, timely, and compliant execution of submissions via the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS).Responsible for managing a team of submission specialists and submission leads, the position provides leadership, compliance oversight, and operational excellence for EU clinical trials.

The role is also the primary escalation and decision-making point for EU-CTR operational challenges, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives regulatory requirements, and clinical trial timelines.
** Key Responsibilities
** 1. Regulatory Submission Leadership
• Oversee planning and execution of Initial CTAs, Part I & II submissions, Substantial Modifications (SMs), and lifecycle management in CTIS.
• Ensure timely, high-quality RFI responses.
• Lead end-of-study submissions:
EoT notifications, Summary of Results, Lay Summary, CSR/CSRr packages.
• Ensure overall compliance with EU CTR, EMA guidance, and internal SOPs.
2. Strategic & Operational Oversight
• Define submission strategies and oversee implementation across assigned programs.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Trial Delivery and Clinical Trial Acceleration Units, Country & site Operations and Safety).
• Identify process gaps and implement operational improvements.
• Represent the submission Study Management Team meetings and leadership discussions.
3. Compliance & Quality Governance
• Ensure adherence to EU CTR 536/2014, ICH-GCP, and evolving EMA guidance.
• Lead inspection and audit readiness for CTIS processes.
• Maintain SOPs and ensure documentation accuracy and consistency.
4. CTIS Expertise & System Ownership
• Act as senior SME for CTIS operations, troubleshooting, training, and system governance.
• Oversee metadata accuracy, dossier alignment, public disclosure settings, and lifecycle completeness.
• Liaise with EMA for complex system issues.
5. People Leadership & Team Management
• Manage a team of EU CTR Submission Specialists and leads, including hiring, performance reviews, development planning, and coaching.
• Distribute workload effectively and ensure adequate resource allocation.
• Lead training, capability building, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Foster a culture of quality, collaboration, and accountability.
** Qualifications & Experience*
* • Bachelor’s or Master’s in Life Sciences or related field.
• 5+ years experience with EU clinical trial submissions and CTIS.
• Demonstrated people management experience.
• Strong knowledge of EU CTR results reporting and transparency requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in pharma, biotech, or CRO.
• Experience leading submission teams globally or regionally.
• Expertise in public disclosure and anonymization
** Core Competencies & Skills*
* • Leadership and team development
• Strategic thinking
• Advanced regulatory expertise
• Operational excellence
• Strong communication skills
• Quality mindset and attention to detail

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