Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Join Maze Therapeutics as an Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs , where you will play a critical role in advancing our clinical-stage programs by providing regulatory expertise and executional leadership. As a key member of the development team, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage and support global regulatory activities. Reporting to the Senior Director of Regulatory Affairs, you will be responsible for preparing regulatory submissions, facilitating interactions with Health Authorities, and ensuring successful execution of regulatory plans.

• Represent Regulatory Affairs for assigned programs, providing regulatory leadership and guidance, identifying regulatory risks and developing mitigation strategies, and leading the execution of regulatory plans.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of regulatory strategies for assigned programs in alignment with corporate objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regulatory research to provide recommendations for various regulatory scenarios, proactively identify risks, and inform regulatory strategies.
• Plan and manage regulatory activities across clinical, nonclinical, and CMC functions to enable timely and efficient program advancement.
• Lead the preparation and maintenance of regulatory submissions, including INDs/CTAs, periodic reports, expedited program requests, and Health Authority responses.
• Provide regulatory input on key development documents, including clinical protocols, statistical analysis plans, and clinical/nonclinical study reports, to ensure alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Support the planning, preparation, and execution of Health Authority interactions by contributing to meeting strategy, drafting briefing documents, and coordinating responses.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure regulatory deliverables are high-quality and aligned with development timelines.
• Champion the development and continuous improvement of Regulatory Affairs processes to enhance compliance and operational efficiency.

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree in life sciences
• 4-7+ years or equivalent relevant experience in regulatory affairs in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Strong understanding of ICH guidelines and US/EU regulatory requirements, with experience supporting global regulatory filings
• Hands-on experience preparing and managing IND/CTAs and related submissions required; NDA/MAA experience a plus
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, proactively identifying challenges and collaborating cross-functionally to develop solutions
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey regulatory concepts to cross-functional teams

This role follows a hybrid schedule, with an expectation to be onsite at our South San Francisco headquarters at least three days per week.

Maze Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company harnessing human genetics to develop precision medicines for patients with kidney and metabolic diseases. Our clinical pipeline is anchored by two small molecule programs: MZE829, an APOL1 inhibitor for patients with APOL1‑mediated kidney disease, and MZE782, which targets genetic drivers of disease in phenylketonuria (PKU) and chronic kidney disease. We are also advancing a preclinical pipeline through our Compass platform, which links human genetic variants to the biological pathways that drive disease.

Maze is comprised of a team of passionate and creative professionals committed to discovering and delivering transformative medicines to patients suffering from both rare and common genetic diseases. We are fostering a culture that encourages vision, initiative and the development of talent. Our supportive work environment inspires creative thinking and freedom of expression, resulting in a stimulating atmosphere where people enjoy coming to work. While we have a passion for advanced science and pride ourselves on excellence in execution, ultimately, everything we do is about patients.

Further Together – Our path is paved with challenges, but with resilience and a team-first mentality, we'll achieve our mission.

Impact Obsessed – We embrace the bold, take calculated risks, and learn from our mistakes to improve the lives of others.

Stand True – Our integrity is foundational; it guides us no matter the obstacle.

The expected annual salary range for employees located in the San Francisco Bay Area is $199,000-244,000. Additionally, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus. Maze performs position-based compensation benchmarking to industry market data to ensure we pay competitive wages. Determination of starting salary will depend upon a variety of job-related factors, which may include professional experience, skills, and job location. The expected salary range for this role may be modified in the future.

Maze offers a robust benefits package to our eligible employees including competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance, mental health offerings, equity incentive plan, 401(k) program with employer match and a generous holiday and PTO policy.

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