Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager India & South Asia

******Job Description Summary****** =================================== Provides regulatory strategy and direction to the business regarding healthcare industry regulatory requirements for product launch, premarket submissions/registrations and postmarket compliance, working closely with healthcare regulatory bodies globally. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market **Job Description** =================== **Roles and Responsibilities**  * Develop and execute regulatory strategies, providing leadership and guidance on pharmaceutical regulatory requirements across India and South Asia to support product registrations, market access, launches, lifecycle management, and post-market compliance. * Maintain effective engagement with local health authorities and regulatory agencies across India and South Asia. In India: * Serve as the primary regulatory liaison to CDSCO, DCGI, NPPA, and other relevant health authorities. * Drive the preparation, submission, tracking, and approval of regulatory applications through the CDSCO SUGAM Portal, ensuring compliance with applicable requirements and timelines. * Oversee Regulatory Affairs teams supporting distributor markets in South Asia, including governance, compliance oversight, capability development, and conducting Regulatory Affairs Distributor Qualification Audits. * Lead regulatory interactions with health authorities to support product approvals, renewals, variations, labelling updates, safety matters, post-approval commitments, and resolution of regulatory queries and deficiency letters. * Provide regulatory intelligence expertise through the interpretation of evolving regulatory requirements, assessment of business impact, and development of strategic recommendations for internal stakeholders. * Partner with Global Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Pharmacovigilance, Medical Affairs, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams to support compliance, product launches, and business continuity. * Coordinate the preparation, review, and maintenance of regulatory documentation and records within Veeva Vault, TrackWise Digital, and other applicable systems. * Represent the company during regulatory inspections, authority meetings, industry forums, and stakeholder consultations. * Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor, leading cross-functional projects of varying complexity, influencing stakeholders, building consensus, and managing sensitive issues and competing priorities. * Operate with a high degree of autonomy, applying sound judgment and regulatory expertise to address complex challenges, drive compliance, and ensure the consistent implementation of global procedures and best practices. **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or equivalent knowledge and experience. * Minimum of 8 years of Regulatory Affairs experience within the pharmaceutical industry. * Advanced expertise in pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs, including regulatory strategy, product registration, lifecycle management, and compliance. * **Desired Characteristics** * Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels. * Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate complex issues and develop practical solutions * Ability to plan, prioritize, and execute programs and initiatives, delivering high-quality outcomes in a dynamic environment. * Well-developed project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and drive projects to completion. ******Additional Information****** ================================== **Relocation Assistance Provided:** No