Scientist III, CMC

Cardinal Health

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Quick summary

Work type
Remote
Location
Remote
Salary
$94,900–$135,600 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
Freshness
Confirmed live yesterday
Closes
Sep 14, 2026 (soon)

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Salary context

Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $184k
This role $115k
$79k most similar roles pay here $246k

This role pays less than 88% of similar roles. Most pay $139,000–$229,368 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $115k versus about $184k for comparable roles.

Based on 240 similar postings.

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About Cardinal Health

Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company specializing in pharmaceutical distribution, medical products, and supply chain solutions for healthcare providers and pharmacies. Industry: Healthcare Distribution & Services

Cardinal Health currently has 36 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $94,900–$135,600 across 32 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Scientist III, CMC

The Scientist III - CMC is a senior-level role focused on leading regulatory strategy and execution for pre-approval, post-approval changes, and lifecycle management activities across Rx and non-Rx programs. Working in a client-facing consultant capacity, the individual will develop submission plans, author and review high-impact documentation like variations and responses to health authority queries, and manage project timelines. The role involves coordinating with cross-functional teams including Quality, Clinical, and Supply Chain to ensure regulatory alignment. Key technical requirements include knowledge of cGMP regulations, ICH guidance, and Health Authority regulations from the FDA, EMA, and HealthCanada. Candidates must be proficient in CTD format for global applications, as well as MS Office and Adobe Acrobat. The position also involves mentoring junior staff and solving complex problems related to pharmaceutical product development and manufacturing controls.

What you'll do

  • Develop regulatory strategies and execution plans for pre-approval, post-approval changes, and lifecycle management activities.
  • Serve as an author strategist by defining document structure and content strategy for complex regulatory dossiers.
  • Author, review, and approve high-quality regulatory documents including supplements, variations, and health authority query responses.
  • Provide strategic input on CMC and lifecycle change assessments, including risk evaluations and submission pathways.
  • Act as the primary consultant and point of contact for client projects to provide guidance and maintain relationships.
  • Lead timeline planning and tracking to ensure all regulatory deliverables meet critical milestones.
  • Perform advanced document quality control and formatting in compliance with global regulatory standards.
  • Mentor junior staff by providing technical guidance on regulatory strategy, authoring, and submission processes.

What we're looking for

  • BS/MS degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related life sciences field.
  • Advanced experience in pharmaceutical product development, quality assurance, and/or CMC regulatory affairs (preferred).
  • Knowledge and experience with cGMP regulations and ICH guidance.
  • Proficiency with Health Authority regulations including FDA, EMA, and Health Canada.
  • Experience writing global regulatory applications in CTD format.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat for document editing and formatting.
  • Ability to work independently in a client-facing consultant capacity while managing multiple tasks.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with an ability to mentor junior staff.

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