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 (Biopharmaceutical / Life Sciences).

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

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The Opportunity

This is a 2-year, full-time, temporary contract role in a Regulatory Early Talent Program (OnePDR). The program is designed to provide early-career life sciences graduates with hands-on regulatory experience, mentorship, and opportunities to rotate or specialize within Product Development Regulatory (PDR). You will support global drug development teams, prepare regulatory documents, and assist with Health Authority interactions to help bring therapies to patients.

• Work on cross-functional regulatory projects with structured mentorship
• Build foundational regulatory knowledge across the product lifecycle (clinical to market exit)
• Gain scientific writing and regulatory documentation experience
• Opportunity to rotate into other functions or continue specializing in PDR
• Significant on-site presence expected in South San Francisco, CA

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What You’ll Do

• Support preparation of regulatory documents and filings across therapeutic areas and development stages
• Contribute to regulatory strategy discussions and health authority interaction preparation
• Collaborate with global drug development teams and cross-functional partners
• Learn and apply business processes for regulatory deliverables
• Track tasks, prioritize work, and deliver assignments on schedule with guidance
• Share learnings and participate in peer learning and feedback cycles

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Who You Are

• You hold a Bachelors, Masters, or Doctorate in life sciences, biological sciences, biology, chemistry, pharmacy, or a related field prior to the program start
• You are within two years of degree completion and have no more than 1 year of relevant pharmaceutical experience post-degree
• You have a basic understanding of drug development and an entry-level understanding of the regulatory professional’s role
• You demonstrate a growth mindset, actively seek feedback, and show commitment to learning
• You communicate effectively, collaborate across teams, and build trust with global colleagues

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Application Materials

Please submit:

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

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Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range (based on primary location in California): $56,800 - $105,600 USD annually
• Paid holiday time off benefits
• Relocation assistance is not offered for this role

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Additional Information

• Department: Global Product Development Regulatory (PDR)
• Location: South San Francisco, CA (on-site emphasis)
• Employment Type: Full-time (40 hours/week)
• Start date: May 2027
• Term length: 2 years (temporary contract)
• Number of positions: 2 in this recruitment cycle
• Reasonable accommodations: If you have a disability and need an accommodation for the application process, please notify Careertakes so we can assist.

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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.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.