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Assistant Manager - Ra

Novartis
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, India
8 May 20, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Company: Novartis
Novartis Official Website (or equivalent multinational pharma RA role context depending on posting)
Location: Mumbai (Head Office)
Employment Type: Full-time
Requisition ID: REQ-10077465
Application Deadline: May 27, 2026


1. Role Overview

The Assistant Manager – Regulatory Affairs is responsible for supporting and executing regulatory submissions, lifecycle management activities, and compliance operations within the Indian regulatory framework.

The role ensures timely approvals and ongoing compliance for new products, variations, clinical trial applications, and post-approval regulatory obligations while maintaining alignment with global and local health authority requirements.


2. Core Responsibilities

A. Regulatory Submission & Dossier Management

  • Lead compilation and submission of regulatory dossiers including:

    • New Drug Applications (NDAs)

    • Clinical Trial Applications (CTAs)

    • Lifecycle changes (renewals, site transfers, indications)

  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance of all submissions

  • Coordinate dossier assembly and submission tracking


B. Clinical & Post-Approval Regulatory Activities

  • Manage Clinical Trial Application (CTA) submissions across study lifecycle

  • Oversee post-approval commitments such as:

    • PSURs (Periodic Safety Update Reports)

    • CMC variations

    • Labeling updates

  • Ensure compliance with ongoing regulatory obligations


C. Regulatory Strategy & Execution Support

  • Support regulatory strategy for pipeline and marketed products

  • Enable timely market access through proactive regulatory planning

  • Assist in critical regulatory changes:

    • Site changes

    • Legal entity updates

    • Supply chain adjustments


D. Compliance & Health Authority Interaction

  • Ensure adherence to Indian regulatory requirements (CDSCO and related authorities)

  • Track submissions, approvals, and regulatory commitments

  • Maintain audit readiness and compliance documentation

  • Ensure data integrity across regulatory systems


E. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with:

    • Legal teams

    • Quality Assurance (QA)

    • Supply Chain

    • Global regulatory teams

  • Ensure seamless execution of regulatory activities across functions


F. Process Improvement & Intelligence

  • Drive continuous improvement in regulatory processes

  • Support CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action) management

  • Contribute to regulatory intelligence gathering and updates on evolving regulations

  • Improve efficiency and inspection readiness


3. Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Pharmacy

    • Life Sciences

    • Health Sciences

    • Chemistry

  • Preferred: Postgraduate degree in related fields


Experience

  • 5+ years in Regulatory Affairs

  • Strong experience in Indian regulatory environment (CDSCO)

  • Experience in dossier compilation and submissions (NDAs, CTAs, lifecycle management)

  • Exposure to multinational pharma environment preferred


4. Core Skills

Regulatory & Technical Skills

  • Regulatory dossier preparation and submission

  • Clinical Trial Application management

  • Lifecycle management (variations, renewals, labeling)

  • Regulatory compliance tracking

  • Clinical Study Reports (CSR) understanding

  • Data analysis for regulatory documentation


Operational Skills

  • Documentation management systems

  • Audit readiness and inspection support

  • Process improvement and CAPA execution

  • Regulatory database maintenance


Behavioral Skills

  • Strong stakeholder management

  • Cross-functional collaboration

  • Clear written and verbal communication

  • Attention to detail and compliance mindset

  • Operational ownership and accountability


5. Key Skill Areas (From JD Keywords)

  • Regulatory Compliance & Affairs

  • Lifesciences & Pharmaceutical Operations

  • Clinical Study Reports (CSR)

  • Documentation Management Systems

  • Operational Excellence

  • Data Analysis for regulatory decisions


6. Organizational Context

This role operates within the India Regulatory Affairs function, ensuring compliance with national health authority requirements while aligning with global regulatory strategies. It is critical for enabling timely approvals, product launches, and lifecycle continuity in the Indian market.