Regulatory Affairs Fellow
MBX Biosciences, Inc.
Summary
The MBX Biosciences, Inc. (MBX) Regulatory Affairs Fellow position is being offered in collaboration with Purdue University through the College of Pharmacy's Pharmaceutical Industry-Affiliated Fellowships Program. Over the course of 2-years, the PharmD Fellow will split their time between MBX (~ 90%) and Purdue University College of Pharmacy (~10%). While at MBX, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects and teams across the Regulatory function, including Regulatory Science, Regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC), Regulatory Operations, and Quality. The fellow will spend the first 18 months rotating throughout the different functions of the Regulatory Department and may choose to move to another MBX department (eg, Clinical Science, Medical Affairs, Drug Safety/PVG, Commercial, etc…) for a 6-month optional rotation pending management approval.
Job description
Position Summary
The MBX Biosciences, Inc. (MBX) Regulatory Affairs Fellow position is being offered in collaboration with Purdue University through the College of Pharmacy's Pharmaceutical Industry-Affiliated Fellowships Program. Over the course of 2-years, the PharmD Fellow will split their time between MBX (~ 90%) and Purdue University College of Pharmacy (~10%). While at MBX, the selected candidate will have the opportunity to work on projects and teams across the Regulatory function, including Regulatory Science, Regulatory Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls (CMC), Regulatory Operations, and Quality. The fellow will spend the first 18 months rotating throughout the different functions of the Regulatory Department and may choose to move to another MBX department (eg, Clinical Science, Medical Affairs, Drug Safety/PVG, Commercial, etc…) for a 6-month optional rotation pending management approval.
The Purdue University College of Pharmacy component of this fellowship will allow the selected candidate to participate in numerous networking and professional development opportunities each year. These include eligibility to complete the Indiana Pharmacy Teaching Certification (IPTeC) Program, workshops for CV construction and mock Interviews, the MidWest industry Pharmacists Symposium, a Purdue reception at ASHP Midyear, and more.
Travel & Hybrid Expectation
You will be expected to travel periodically based on the needs of the business, including attendance at Together Weeks, Together Days, and functional meetings as requested by the team. Employees are expected to work on hybrid schedules, consistent with local office practices and the terms of the companies in office policy as in effect from time to time. The expectation is 3 days of in office time a week.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Science
- Assist in coordinating the preparation and submission of high-quality US and global regulatory documentation (eg, IND, CTA), ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and internal MBX standard operating procedures.
- Provide general operational oversight for ongoing Phase 1, 2, or 3 clinical trials by attending study team meetings, reviewing submission dossiers prepared by CRO partners, and performing standard study maintenance administrative duties.
- Work cross-functionally with research and development colleagues to develop informed Regulatory strategies for early and late-stage programs.
- Lead targeted research initiatives as Regulatory strategy questions arise throughout clinical development.
- Assist in tracking deliverables and following up with team members as needed to ensure project timelines are met.
- Maintain a current FDA commitments tracker in MBX's electronic document management system.
Regulatory CMC
- Participate in multifunctional CMC team meetings to help develop regulatory strategies
- Review documents for submission-readiness, to ensure that all submissions conform to health authority guidelines
- Support the creation and maintenance of CMC submission templates
Regulatory Operations
- Support routine and complex Regulatory submissions for US and Europe. Responsibilities include attending meetings, providing templates, formatting and publishing documents, and managing submission deliverable deadlines.
- Manage and archive submissions and correspondence in the Regulatory Information Management System
- Monitor schedule and track Regulatory submissions to ensure corporate and health authority deadlines are met
- Create and update Regulatory Operations process Checklists, User Guides, and Work Instructions
Clinical Quality Assurance (CQA)
- Support CQA reviews of project-related Clinical Operations/Development documents (e.g. protocols, amendments, case report forms, tables and listings, informed consents, investigator brochures, and Clinical Study Reports).
- Assist with the planning of clinical site audits and review of responses to resultant audit observations.
- Participate in the compilation and analysis of quality metrics to drive GCP regulatory compliance.
- Contribute to the preparation and organization of documentation and records supporting inspection readiness activities.
Education & Qualifications
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy (graduating in either 2026 or 2027).
- Excellent problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and ability to work in different team dynamics.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, etc.)
Requirements
- Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree from an ACPE accredited college of pharmacy (graduating in either 2026 or 2027).
- Excellent problem-solving skills, strategic thinking, and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills, self-awareness, and ability to work in different team dynamics.
- Strong communication skills, both written and oral
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint, etc.)
Company overview
MBX Biosciences, Inc. is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering Precision Endocrine Peptides (PEPs™) to address unmet medical needs in endocrine and metabolic disorders. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Carmel, Indiana, the company leverages deep expertise in peptide discovery and development to create innovative therapeutics that overcome limitations of current treatments. MBX's proprietary platform technology enables the design of peptide hormone analogs with enhanced stability, improved pharmacokinetics, and extended duration of action, potentially allowing for less frequent administration. The company's lead candidate, MBX 2109 (canvuparatide), is a potential once-weekly parathyroid hormone replacement therapy for hypoparathyroidism currently in Phase 2 clinical trials. MBX also has a pipeline including MBX 4291, a long-acting GLP-1/GIP receptor co-agonist for obesity in Phase 1 development, and imapextide for post-bariatric hypoglycemia. The company is publicly traded on Nasdaq (MBX) and supported by leading life science investors including Frazier Life Sciences, New Enterprise Associates, and OrbiMed. With a seasoned leadership team that has decades of experience in endocrine drug development and commercialization, MBX aims to transform the treatment landscape for patients with endocrine and metabolic diseases through innovative peptide-based therapies.