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Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs – Clinical Trials (Fsp Strategy & Business Development)

Thermo Fisher Scientific
6+ years
INR 35 LPA – 60 LPA
Remote, India, India
1 July 2, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance

Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs – Clinical Trials (FSP Strategy & Business Development)

Company: Thermo Fisher Scientific
Location: Remote, India
Department: Quality & Regulatory Affairs
Job Type: Full-Time (Remote)


JOB OVERVIEW

The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs – Clinical Trials is responsible for developing and executing global regulatory strategies to support clinical trial programs, regulatory submissions, and business development initiatives within the Functional Service Provider (FSP) model. The role provides regulatory leadership for global clinical development projects, ensures compliance with international regulatory requirements, manages regulatory information systems, supports strategic client engagements, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to accelerate product development while maintaining regulatory compliance.


KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Regulatory Strategy

  • Develop and implement global regulatory strategies for clinical trial programs.

  • Provide strategic regulatory guidance throughout product development.

  • Evaluate regulatory pathways across global markets.

  • Assess regulatory impact on development programs.

  • Support regulatory planning for business growth initiatives.

Clinical Trial Regulatory Affairs

  • Support Clinical Trial Applications (CTA) preparation and submissions.

  • Ensure compliance with global clinical trial regulations.

  • Coordinate regulatory activities throughout the clinical development lifecycle.

  • Support protocol amendments and regulatory notifications.

  • Maintain regulatory compliance during study execution.

Regulatory Submissions

  • Prepare, review, and submit regulatory dossiers.

  • Manage global regulatory filings with health authorities.

  • Coordinate responses to regulatory agency questions.

  • Support submission planning and execution.

  • Ensure timely regulatory approvals.

Global Regulatory Compliance

  • Monitor global regulatory regulations, guidelines, and industry updates.

  • Interpret emerging regulatory requirements.

  • Ensure compliance with ICH guidelines and regional regulations.

  • Develop regulatory policies and internal guidance documents.

  • Support inspection readiness and audit activities.

Regulatory Information Management

  • Manage Regulatory Information Management Systems (RIMS).

  • Maintain regulatory documentation and databases.

  • Improve regulatory tracking systems and workflows.

  • Ensure data integrity within regulatory systems.

  • Support digital regulatory transformation initiatives.

Business Development Support

  • Provide regulatory expertise for FSP proposals.

  • Support strategic business development initiatives.

  • Participate in client meetings and regulatory discussions.

  • Present regulatory strategies to sponsors and stakeholders.

  • Contribute to proposal development and client solutions.

Stakeholder & Agency Management

  • Liaise with global regulatory authorities.

  • Coordinate interactions with health agencies.

  • Collaborate with trade associations and professional organizations.

  • Build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

  • Represent Regulatory Affairs in cross-functional meetings.

Post-Market & Lifecycle Management

  • Support post-market regulatory compliance.

  • Manage product lifecycle regulatory activities.

  • Oversee regulatory changes and product variations.

  • Support vigilance and post-market surveillance activities.

  • Maintain regulatory compliance after product approval.

Project Leadership

  • Lead multiple global regulatory projects simultaneously.

  • Develop project timelines and regulatory deliverables.

  • Monitor project milestones and risks.

  • Coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.

  • Ensure timely completion of regulatory objectives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Clinical Operations.

  • Work closely with Quality Assurance teams.

  • Support Research & Development activities.

  • Partner with Medical Affairs and Clinical Development.

  • Coordinate with Manufacturing and Commercial teams.


EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

Required

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related scientific discipline.

Preferred

  • Advanced Degree (Master's, PharmD, PhD, or equivalent).


EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Required

  • Advanced Degree with 6+ years of Regulatory Affairs experience OR

  • Bachelor's Degree with 8+ years of Regulatory Affairs experience.

  • Experience in Clinical Trial Regulatory Affairs.

  • Experience with global regulatory submissions.

  • Experience managing Regulatory Information Management Systems (RIMS).

  • Experience working with international regulatory agencies.

Preferred

  • Experience in Functional Service Provider (FSP) environments.

  • Experience supporting business development activities.

  • Experience in global pharmaceutical, biotechnology, CRO, or medical device organizations.