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Associate Director , Regulatory Affairs

Msd
MSD
15+ years
Not Disclosed
Pune, India
11 April 24, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ 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

Associate Director – Regulatory Affairs (Animal Health / Pharmaceuticals)

Job ID: R391846
Employment Type: Full-time (Regular)
Experience Required: 15+ years in Regulatory Affairs (Veterinary / Pharmaceutical Sector)
Location: India / Global Regulatory Operations (as applicable)


Job Overview

The Associate Director – Regulatory Affairs is a senior leadership role responsible for driving end-to-end regulatory strategy, product registrations, compliance, and dossier development for veterinary pharmaceutical and biological products. The role ensures adherence to national and international regulatory frameworks while supporting product lifecycle management, market expansion, and compliance excellence.

This position requires deep expertise in regulatory affairs, strong stakeholder engagement capabilities, and proven leadership experience in managing complex regulatory submissions across multiple geographies.


Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Strategy and Product Registration

  • Lead registration of imported pharmaceuticals, vaccines, and biological products

  • Manage regulatory submissions for local and export markets

  • Develop and maintain regulatory dossiers in compliance with global standards

  • Conduct gap analysis to support new product development strategies

Compliance and Licensing Management

  • Ensure compliance with applicable laws, GMP, manufacturing, and wholesale licenses

  • Oversee renewal and maintenance of regulatory licenses and approvals

  • Ensure adherence to internal compliance policies and global regulatory requirements

Regulatory Documentation and Submissions

  • Prepare and review Common Technical Documents (CTDs) and product dossiers

  • Coordinate electronic submissions for regulatory approvals and renewals

  • Manage product artwork approvals in alignment with country-specific regulations

  • Maintain regulatory archives including clinical, safety, and stability documentation

Stakeholder and Authority Engagement

  • Liaise with government regulatory authorities for approvals and registrations

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with regulatory bodies and industry associations

  • Represent the organization in regulatory and industry forums

Cross-Functional Coordination

  • Collaborate with Marketing, Packaging, QC, and Technical teams for regulatory alignment

  • Coordinate toxicity studies, clinical trials, and regulatory compliance activities

  • Support product pipeline development aligned with business strategy

Leadership and Team Management

  • Lead and mentor regulatory affairs teams

  • Define workflows, systems, and processes for regulatory operations

  • Conduct internal audits and ensure ISO/EHS compliance across functions


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Veterinary Science (BVSc & AH) or equivalent Life Sciences qualification

  • Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDMM) preferred


Required Experience

  • Minimum 15 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs

  • Strong experience in veterinary pharmaceuticals, biologicals, or animal health products

  • Proven exposure to international regulatory environments and dossier development


Key Skills Required

  • Regulatory Affairs Strategy and Management

  • Drug Registration and Product Lifecycle Management

  • Common Technical Document (CTD) preparation

  • International Regulatory Compliance

  • Regulatory Submissions and Approvals

  • Cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management

  • Strategic planning and regulatory intelligence


Preferred Skills

  • Experience working with government regulatory authorities and ministries

  • Strong understanding of veterinary disease and product knowledge

  • Global regulatory coordination experience

  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills

  • Ability to work across multicultural and international environments


About the Organization

This role is part of a global Animal Health division focused on advancing veterinary medicine, improving animal well-being, and ensuring safe food supply systems worldwide. The organization operates in over 50 countries with a strong emphasis on research, innovation, and regulatory excellence.