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Manager- International Regulatory Lead

Amgen
10+ years
Not Disclosed
Hyderabad
1 June 3, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs

Manager – International Regulatory Lead

Location: Hyderabad, India
Work Type: On-Site
Department: Regulatory Affairs

Position Summary

The International Regulatory Lead (IRL) Manager provides regulatory leadership and expertise for one or more products across international markets. This role is responsible for developing and executing international regulatory strategies, supporting product registrations and lifecycle management activities, and ensuring alignment between global and local regulatory requirements.

The position works closely with global regulatory teams, local affiliates, clinical development teams, labeling groups, and health authorities to optimize product development, facilitate regulatory approvals, and maintain compliance throughout the product lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Strategy & Leadership

  • Lead international regulatory activities for assigned products and programs.

  • Develop and execute international regulatory strategies aligned with global development plans.

  • Contribute to global regulatory planning and decision-making.

  • Provide regulatory guidance on mechanisms that optimize product development and approvals.

  • Assess regulatory risks and develop contingency plans to support successful outcomes.

  • Enable efficient execution of regulatory activities across international markets.


Product Development & Regulatory Execution

  • Advise global teams on regulatory requirements and implications for clinical development and marketing applications.

  • Support optimization of product development through regulatory pathways such as:

    • First-in-Human (FIH) Study Acceleration

    • Orphan Drug Designation

    • Expedited Regulatory Programs

    • Compassionate Use Programs

    • Pediatric Development Plans

  • Plan and coordinate regulatory submissions, including:

    • Clinical Trial Applications (CTA)

    • Marketing Authorization Applications (MAA)

    • Lifecycle Management Submissions

  • Contribute to the development of:

    • Regulatory Filing Plans

    • Submission Strategies

    • Risk Assessments

    • Approval Forecasts

    • Contingency Plans


Regulatory Documentation & Submission Support

  • Prepare, maintain, and manage regulatory submission documentation.

  • Author or support authoring of regulatory documents required for submissions.

  • Ensure submission packages meet regulatory and organizational requirements.

  • Maintain accurate and compliant regulatory records.


Health Authority Interactions

  • Support preparation for regulatory agency meetings and interactions.

  • Lead internal discussions related to health authority engagements.

  • Communicate regulatory outcomes and recommendations to stakeholders.

  • Support responses to regulatory authority questions and information requests.

  • Assist local regulatory teams in addressing agency inquiries by leveraging existing regulatory knowledge and precedents.


Labeling Strategy & Management

  • Support development of international product labeling strategies.

  • Collaborate with Labeling Working Groups to align labeling objectives with:

    • Scientific Evidence

    • Regulatory Requirements

    • Commercial Objectives

    • Competitive Landscape

  • Manage label submission strategies for international markets.

  • Lead negotiations related to labeling content and deviations.

  • Support alignment of local labels with Core Company Data Sheets (CCDS) and reference labeling.


Regulatory Compliance & Lifecycle Management

  • Support product compliance activities including:

    • Regulatory Information Management (RIM)

    • Post-Marketing Commitments (PMCs)

    • Agency Commitments

    • Compliance Tracking

  • Ensure regulatory obligations are met throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Support ongoing maintenance of approved products across international markets.


Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Participate as a regulatory representative on key cross-functional teams, including:

    • Global Regulatory Teams (GRT)

    • Evidence Generation Teams (EGT)

    • Labeling Working Groups (LWG)

    • Clinical Study Teams (CST)

  • Communicate regulatory updates and strategic implications to stakeholders.

  • Collaborate with local regulatory teams to ensure alignment on regulatory strategies.

  • Build strong relationships across global, regional, and local functions.


Process Improvement

  • Contribute to regulatory process improvement initiatives.

  • Support development and implementation of best practices.

  • Monitor and report key regulatory metrics and performance indicators.

  • Drive efficiencies in regulatory operations and execution.


Regulatory Intelligence & Research

  • Monitor emerging regulatory legislation, policies, and guidance.

  • Conduct regulatory research to identify:

    • Historical Precedents

    • Regulatory Trends

    • Market-Specific Requirements

    • Agency Expectations

  • Evaluate potential impacts of regulatory changes on development and commercialization strategies.

  • Share relevant regulatory intelligence with stakeholders and project teams.


Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, or equivalent qualification in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Related Scientific Discipline