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Dgm - Regulatory - Device

Sun Pharma
15+ years
Not Disclosed
Gurgaon, Gurugram, Mumbai, India
9 May 26, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote 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: DGM – Regulatory (Medical Devices)

Company Details

  • Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

  • Business Unit: GDO

  • Job Grade: G8

  • Work Locations: Gurgaon / Mumbai, India

  • Function: R&D – Regulatory Affairs

  • Date Posted: May 19, 2026


Job Title

  • Deputy General Manager (DGM) – Regulatory Affairs (Medical Devices)


Role Overview

The DGM – Regulatory (Devices) is responsible for defining and executing global regulatory strategies for medical devices, including combination products and companion diagnostics. The role ensures successful regulatory submissions, approvals, and lifecycle management across major regulated markets, including the United States, European Union, and Canada.

The position requires strong leadership in global regulatory strategy, cross-functional collaboration, and engagement with health authorities.


Key Responsibilities

1. Global Regulatory Strategy

  • Develop and maintain end-to-end regulatory strategies for medical devices

  • Align regulatory plans with product design, intended use, risk classification, and business goals

  • Define regulatory pathways for US, EU, and Canada markets


2. Regulatory Submissions & Approvals

  • Prepare, review, and manage regulatory submissions including:

    • FDA 510(k), PMA, IDE, HDE

    • EU MDR / CE marking dossiers

    • Health Canada device licensing applications

  • Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance of submissions

  • Manage responses to regulatory authority queries and deficiencies


3. Lifecycle Management (LCM)

  • Manage post-approval changes and regulatory maintenance activities

  • Lead change impact assessments for:

    • Design modifications

    • Manufacturing and process changes

    • Supplier/raw material changes

    • Labeling updates

  • Submit change notifications and maintain regulatory dossiers (including annual reports)


4. Technical & Clinical Regulatory Support

  • Provide regulatory input on:

    • Human factors and usability engineering

    • Design and development documentation

    • Verification and validation activities

  • Evaluate preclinical data (bench testing, biocompatibility, electrical safety, EMC, etc.)

  • Assess clinical data to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements and product claims


5. Agency Interaction & Communication

  • Serve as primary regulatory contact for health authorities

  • Manage regulatory correspondence and deficiency responses

  • Lead pre-submission meetings and regulatory strategy discussions with agencies

  • Incorporate agency feedback into development and submission plans


6. Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Act as regulatory lead in cross-functional project teams

  • Translate regulatory requirements into actionable development plans

  • Collaborate with R&D, quality, clinical, and manufacturing teams

  • Ensure compliance with ISO standards and global regulations


7. Quality & Compliance Oversight

  • Oversee:

    • Supplier qualification

    • CAPA management

    • Complaint handling

    • Product performance monitoring

    • Regulatory audits


8. Regulatory Intelligence

  • Monitor global regulatory updates and evolving guidelines

  • Assess impact of regulatory changes on product development and approvals

  • Recommend strategies for compliance and market access


Qualifications

Educational Background

  • Bachelor’s degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Engineering

    • Biomedical Sciences

    • Or related field

  • Master’s degree preferred (PhD / MBA advantageous)


Experience Requirements

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in medical device regulatory affairs

  • Strong hands-on experience with:

    • FDA submissions (510(k), PMA, IDE)

    • EU MDR / CE marking

    • Health Canada regulatory processes

  • Experience in combination products (drug-device) is mandatory


Skills & Competencies

Technical Expertise

  • Global regulatory strategy development

  • Regulatory dossier authoring and submission

  • ISO standards and regulatory compliance

  • Audit and inspection readiness

  • Complaint and CAPA management


Leadership & Organizational Skills

  • Experience building and leading teams

  • Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities

  • Resource planning and workload prioritization

  • Cross-functional leadership in global environments


Communication & Strategic Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication

  • Ability to engage with global regulatory agencies

  • Stakeholder management across regions

  • Strategic thinking and decision-making


Travel Requirement

  • Travel may be required based on business needs