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Assoc Dir Regulatory Affairs

Teva Pharmaceuticals
Teva Pharmaceuticals
12+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 15, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title: Associate Director, Complex Gx, Regulatory Affairs

Date Posted: Sep 4, 2025
Location: Bangalore, India, 560064
Company: Teva Pharmaceuticals
Job ID: 63163


Company Overview:

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to making good health more affordable and accessible worldwide. Operating in nearly 60 countries, Teva is a leading manufacturer of generic medicines and a producer of many products on the WHO Essential Medicines List. Over 200 million people take Teva medicines daily.


Opportunity Overview:

The Associate Director, Complex Gx, Regulatory Affairs serves as a strategic regulatory leader for U.S. FDA-regulated semi-solid, transdermal, and nasal spray complex generic products. The role ensures regulatory compliance, operational excellence, and leadership of a regulatory team to deliver high-quality submissions and lifecycle management. This role acts as a key liaison with the FDA, internal cross-functional teams, and external partners, driving early engagement to mitigate regulatory risk and accelerate time-to-market.


Key Responsibilities:

Regulatory Leadership & Strategy:

  • Provide oversight for regulatory submissions (original applications, supplements, and responses) for complex generic products.

  • Develop and implement regulatory strategies aligned with business objectives.

  • Drive early FDA engagement to reduce regulatory risk and support first-cycle approvals.

  • Represent Regulatory Affairs in global and regional forums for strategic planning and alignment.

Team Leadership & Development:

  • Mentor and develop regulatory staff, supporting succession planning.

  • Lead departmental planning, resource management, and policy development.

  • Foster a culture of transparency, open communication, and continuous improvement.

Regulatory Compliance & Submission Management:

  • Ensure submission documents are accurate, complete, and FDA-compliant.

  • Lead regulatory assessments for site transfers, formulation modifications, and alternate API sourcing.

  • Oversee regulatory documentation systems ensuring data integrity.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

  • Collaborate with R&D, QA, Manufacturing, and other teams to resolve regulatory challenges.

  • Support internal and external audits and FDA inspections.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with FDA project managers and external partners.

Operational Excellence & Monitoring:

  • Monitor and optimize KPIs, submission timelines, and team development goals.

  • Manage departmental budgets related to regulatory submissions and administrative operations.

  • Identify and cultivate new opportunities aligned with organizational goals.


Experience & Qualifications:

Education:

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (preferred) in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, or related fields (M.Sc., Ph.D.).

Experience:

  • Minimum 12+ years in the pharmaceutical industry, including 8+ years in U.S. Regulatory Affairs for complex generic drug products.

  • At least 6 years of leadership experience managing regulatory teams and product portfolios.

Skills & Competencies:

  • In-depth knowledge of FDA regulations (21 CFR 314.70), ICH guidelines, and eCTD submission standards.

  • Proficiency with regulatory systems (Veeva, TrackWise) and document management platforms (Wisdom, Glorya, Livelink, Knowledgetree).

  • Strong FDA interaction experience with negotiation and influencing skills.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication.

  • Experience in matrixed, multinational environments and with third-party partners.

  • Lean Six Sigma or equivalent process improvement training is a plus.


Internal Applicants:

Current Teva employees should apply via the internal career site "Employee Central" for priority consideration.


Equal Employment Opportunity:

Teva Pharmaceuticals is committed to equal employment opportunity and provides accommodations during recruitment and selection upon request.