Sr. Manager/Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs
Oruka Therapeutics
| Company | Oruka Therapeutics |
| Category | Legal & Compliance |
| Location | Menlo Park |
| Remote | Remote |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 6 Jun 2026 |
| Last verified | 11 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
About Us:
Oruka Therapeutics (Nasdaq: ORKA) is developing novel biologics designed to set a new standard for the treatment of chronic skin diseases. Oruka’s mission is to offer patients suffering from chronic skin diseases like plaque psoriasis the greatest possible freedom from their condition by achieving high rates of complete disease clearance with dosing as infrequently as once or twice per year. Oruka is advancing a proprietary portfolio of potentially best-in-class antibodies that were engineered by Paragon Therapeutics and target the core mechanisms underlying plaque psoriasis and other dermatologic and inflammatory diseases. For more information, visit www.orukatx.com
As we build our core team, we're seeking top talent in different functional areas who are not just looking for a job, but an opportunity to be part of something bigger. Someone who is passionate about making a difference and eager to contribute to establishing an engaged, inclusive, and positive company culture. Job Title: Sr. Manager/Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs
Location : Preferred: Hybrid 3 days/week in office (Menlo Park, CA or Waltham, MA). Remote will be considered.
Position Summary
The Senior Manager / Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs will support regulatory activities for one or more development programs and contribute to the development and execution of global regulatory plans that support the advancement of Oruka’s biologics portfolio. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to provide regulatory guidance throughout product development, support health authority interactions, and help ensure the timely preparation and submission of high-quality regulatory applications.
The successful candidate will be a collaborative partner who can balance strategic thinking with strong operational execution in a fast-paced biotechnology environment.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Development Support
Serve as a regulatory representative on multidisciplinary program teams for one or more investigational products
Contribute to the development and execution of global regulatory plans aligned with program objectives and development timelines
Support regulatory planning across the product lifecycle, from early clinical development through registration planning and lifecycle management
Evaluate regulatory precedent, guidance, and competitive intelligence to inform regulatory recommendations and development planning
Partner closely with cross functional development team and program leadership to support development objectives and regulatory requirements
Support regulatory assessments related to development pathways, expedited programs, pediatric requirements, and regional filing considerations
Health Authority Interactions
Support the planning, preparation, and execution of health authority interactions, including FDA meetings, scientific advice procedures, and other agency engagements
Contribute to the development of briefing documents, meeting requests, responses to regulatory questions, and other regulatory communications
Participate in interactions with health authorities and support follow-up activities and action plans
Help translate regulatory feedback into clear recommendations for cross-functional teams
Submissions and Regulatory Execution
Independently manage assigned regulatory submission activities, including preparation and coordination of INDs/CTAs and amendments, annual reports, investigator brochure updates, briefing packages, and other regulatory documents
Contribute to major regulatory submissions and health authority deliverables for assigned development programs
Coordinate submission planning, timelines, content development, and review activities
Partner with Regulatory Operations and external vendors to support dossier planning, publishing, and electronic submissions
Ensure regulatory documents are scienti