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Lead Executive - Global Regulatory Affairs

Apotex
Apotex
7 years
preferred by company
10 Feb. 2, 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, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Lead Executive – Global Regulatory Affairs

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Work Type: Full-Time
Company: Apotex Inc.
Date Posted: 30 January 2026


About Apotex Inc.

Apotex Inc., headquartered in Canada, is a global healthcare company dedicated to producing high-quality, affordable medicines for patients worldwide. With a workforce of over 7,200 employees, Apotex operates in manufacturing, R&D, and commercial domains. Our medicines are accessible in 75+ countries, and the organization focuses on generic, biosimilar, and specialty products through vertical integration. For more information, visit www.apotex.com.


Role Overview

The Lead Executive – Global Regulatory Affairs will drive product life-cycle management (PLCM) for Apotex products across multiple markets, including US, Canada, EU, Australia, New Zealand, and ROW (Rest of World). This role involves regulatory submissions, post-approval changes, documentation management, and providing regulatory guidance to the team. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, third-party manufacturers, and regulatory agencies to ensure compliance and timely approvals.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and coordinate regulatory affairs projects, ensuring completion within timelines and quality standards.

  • Prepare, review, and submit regulatory dossiers, post-approval change packages, and deficiency responses for US, CAN, EU, AUS-NZ, and ROW markets.

  • Maintain regulatory documentation and databases, including trackers for PLCM submissions, deficiency responses, and submission spreadsheets.

  • Collaborate with R&D, QA, QC, Production, and third-party manufacturers to gather and review technical documents for submissions.

  • Interpret and ensure compliance with SOPs, RA policies, and global regulatory guidelines. Draft SOPs and guidelines as required.

  • Provide regulatory guidance and mentorship to team members; support training programs for new employees.

  • Act as a backup for team members, ensuring uninterrupted regulatory operations.

  • Communicate effectively with external stakeholders such as agents and suppliers for timely provision of submission data.

  • Resolve complex regulatory issues, propose solutions, and execute strategic regulatory actions for complex submissions.

  • Contribute to a culture of collaboration, integrity, and compliance, promoting teamwork and empowerment within the department.


Required Qualifications & Experience

  • Education: Graduate or Postgraduate degree in Pharmacy, Chemistry, or Life Sciences.

  • Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience in regulatory affairs across US, CAN, EU, AUS-NZ, or ROW markets.

  • Proven expertise in post-approval changes, variations, and dossier submissions for global markets.

  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements and compliance standards across multiple regions.

  • Experience in working with cross-functional teams, regulatory agencies, and third-party manufacturers.


Skills & Competencies

  • Excellent project management and organizational skills for global regulatory submissions.

  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.

  • Effective stakeholder management and team leadership capabilities.

  • Superior written and verbal communication skills in English.

  • Proficiency in MS Office, regulatory databases, and submission tracking tools.

  • Ability to interpret complex regulatory guidelines and provide actionable strategies.

  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and capable of working independently or collaboratively.


Why Join Apotex

  • Be part of a global healthcare company delivering affordable, high-quality medicines worldwide.

  • Gain exposure to regulatory submissions and product lifecycle management across multiple international markets.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and global regulatory professionals.

  • Competitive compensation, professional development opportunities, and a supportive, inclusive workplace.


Apply Now on thepharmadaily.com to join Apotex as a Lead Executive in Global Regulatory Affairs and advance your career in international pharmaceutical regulatory management.