About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Scientific & QA.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Program Overview

This is a temporary, 2-year contract position in a Regulatory Early Talent rotational program. The program is designed to build foundational knowledge and practical experience in regulatory affairs across the full product lifecycle—from clinical development through market exit. Participants will rotate through assignments, receive mentorship, and have the opportunity to specialize or rotate into another function later in the program.

• Work onsite at the confidential client's South San Francisco office while collaborating with global drug development teams.
• Gain hands-on experience preparing regulatory documents and supporting health authority interactions.
• Improve scientific writing, cross-functional communication, and familiarity with regulatory frameworks.

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What You’ll Do

• Actively build foundational regulatory experience through assigned regulatory projects with mentorship.
• Own aspects of your learning and development—seek knowledge about drug development and regulatory roles.
• Apply business processes to support timely delivery of regulatory deliverables.
• Engage with regulatory and cross-functional teams using open communication and active listening.
• Contribute to team goals and understand how your work supports the broader organization.
• Improve prioritization and time management while working primarily onsite.

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Who You Are (Qualifications)

• Degree (Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate) in life sciences, biological sciences, biology, chemistry, Pharmacy, or related field completed before the program start.
• Within two years of degree completion at the program start and no more than 1 year of relevant pharmaceutical experience post-degree.
• Basic understanding of drug development and an entry-level understanding of regulatory roles.
• Demonstrated learning mindset, openness to feedback, and commitment to professional growth.
• Team-oriented: fosters partnership, collaboration, empowerment, and autonomy.

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Application Materials & Candidate Questions

Please submit:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover letter that includes responses to:
  • What is your motivation to join the One PDR Early Talent Program at the confidential client?
  • Why are you interested in regulatory affairs and what technical and personal competencies would you bring to the role?

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Additional Information

• Department: Global Product Development Regulatory (PDR).
• Location: South San Francisco, CA (on-site work expected).
• Employment type: Full-time (40 hours per week), Contract (2-year term).
• Start date: May 2027.
• Number of positions: 2 in this recruitment cycle.
• Relocation benefits: Not offered.
• Estimated salary range (based on California location): $56,800 – $105,600 USD per year. Actual pay will be set based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This role includes paid holiday time off benefits.

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Notes on Reasonable Accommodations

If you have a disability and require an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact the hiring team or the Careertakes support channel to request assistance.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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