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Assistant Manager - Ra

Novartis
5+ years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, India
8 May 26, 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

Job Description: Assistant Manager – Regulatory Affairs (RA)

Job ID

REQ-10077465

Date Posted

12 May 2026

Location

Mumbai, India (Head Office)

Company

Novartis Healthcare Private Limited (IN10)

Division / Business Unit

Development / Development

Functional Area

Research & Development

Job Type

Full-time (Regular)

Shift

No


Role Summary

The Assistant Manager – Regulatory Affairs (RA) is responsible for managing controlled regulatory documentation, dossier submissions, and compliance activities in alignment with regulatory authority requirements.

The role ensures accurate documentation systems, regulatory submissions, lifecycle management, and ongoing compliance across products and markets.


Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Documentation & Records Management

  • Maintain controlled documentation systems and electronic records retention

  • Ensure compliance with regulatory authority requirements

  • Manage document classification, retention, and change control systems

  • Enforce formatting standards, SOPs, and regulatory documentation policies


2. Regulatory Submissions & Dossier Management

  • Lead compilation and submission of regulatory dossiers for:

    • New drug applications

    • Line extensions

    • Additional indications

    • Lifecycle changes (renewals, site registrations, production transfers)

  • Support CTA (Clinical Trial Application) submissions and lifecycle compliance


3. Regulatory Strategy & Lifecycle Support

  • Support regulatory strategy development for pipeline products

  • Enable timely market access through regulatory planning

  • Manage post-approval regulatory commitments including:

    • PSURs

    • CMC variations

    • Labeling updates


4. Compliance Monitoring & Tracking

  • Track regulatory submissions, approvals, and commitments

  • Ensure ongoing compliance with Health Authority requirements

  • Maintain regulatory databases and ensure data integrity


5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Work with Legal, QA, Supply Chain, and Global teams

  • Support regulatory changes including:

    • Site changes

    • Legal entity updates

    • Supply chain adjustments

  • Ensure minimal business disruption during regulatory transitions


6. Regulatory Intelligence & Reporting

  • Monitor evolving regulatory requirements

  • Provide insights and guidance on regulatory changes

  • Prepare summaries, abstracts, and evaluation reports


7. Process Improvement & Quality Systems

  • Drive CAPA implementation and process improvements

  • Ensure audit readiness and inspection preparedness

  • Strengthen regulatory operational efficiency


Minimum Requirements

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Pharmacy

    • Life Sciences

    • Health Sciences

    • Chemistry


Experience

  • 5+ years in Regulatory Affairs

  • Experience in Indian regulatory environment preferred

  • Hands-on experience in:

    • Dossier compilation

    • Regulatory submissions (NDA, CTA)

    • Lifecycle management


Core Knowledge

  • Understanding of:

    • CDSCO regulations

    • Clinical trial regulations in India

    • Post-approval compliance processes


Skills

  • Strong regulatory documentation and submission skills

  • Cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management

  • Strong written and verbal communication

  • Attention to detail and compliance mindset


Desirable Requirements

  • Postgraduate degree in relevant scientific field

  • Exposure to global regulatory environments

  • Experience in regulatory strategy and product launches


Work Environment

  • Based in Mumbai, India

  • Part of global Development organization

  • Works with cross-functional regulatory and operational teams

  • Focus on compliance, submissions, and lifecycle management


Company Overview

Novartis is a global healthcare leader focused on improving patient outcomes through innovative medicines, strong regulatory compliance, and global collaboration.


Benefits & Culture

  • Strong regulatory career development path

  • Exposure to global submission processes

  • Structured compliance and quality systems

  • Inclusive and collaborative work environment