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Manager Regulatory Affairs, Cmc Biosimilar

Abbott
Abbott
10 years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, India
10 March 3, 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

Manager – Regulatory Affairs, CMC Biosimilar

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Function: Regulatory Affairs – CMC (Biosimilars & Biologics)
Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader committed to advancing innovative therapies through strong scientific, regulatory, and compliance frameworks. In India, Abbott plays a strategic role in delivering high-quality biologics and biosimilar products supported by global regulatory excellence.

Role Overview
The Manager – Regulatory Affairs, CMC Biosimilar is responsible for leading Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) regulatory strategies and submissions for biosimilar and biologic products. This role requires deep expertise in global regulatory frameworks, including US and EU biosimilar pathways, along with strong cross-functional leadership and lifecycle compliance management.

This opportunity is ideal for senior regulatory professionals seeking Biosimilar Regulatory Affairs Manager jobs in Mumbai within a global pharmaceutical organization.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Registrations & Global Submissions

  • Lead preparation and submission of complex CMC dossiers for biosimilar and biologic products.

  • Compile and review documentation required for global regulatory filings.

  • Prepare and manage responses to regulatory deficiency letters and agency queries.

  • Apply structured project management practices to ensure adherence to global submission timelines.

  • Seek expert scientific input where required for complex filings.

2. Regulatory Strategy & Risk Management

  • Develop and execute Regulatory CMC strategies for assigned biosimilar/biologic portfolios.

  • Identify regulatory risks and implement mitigation plans aligned with business goals.

  • Represent Regulatory CMC at project meetings and communicate agreed regulatory positions.

3. Cross-Functional & Affiliate Collaboration

  • Partner closely with Global Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, R&D, and Supply Chain teams.

  • Maintain strong coordination with Regional Product Leads and affiliate colleagues.

  • Monitor planned versus actual regulatory milestones and proactively communicate deviations.

4. Lifecycle Compliance Management

  • Assess and approve change control submissions to ensure continued product compliance.

  • Maintain awareness of evolving regulatory legislation in the US, EU, and emerging markets.

  • Ensure products remain compliant throughout their lifecycle.

5. Health Authority Interaction & Licensing

  • Participate in Health Agency meetings and regulatory consultations as required.

  • Provide CMC regulatory support during due diligence and licensing reviews.

6. Process Excellence & Governance

  • Identify operational improvement opportunities within Regulatory CMC processes.

  • Contribute to development of position papers, guidance documents, and internal work aids.

7. Technical Expertise

  • Demonstrate in-depth understanding of CMC principles for biologics and biosimilars.

  • Maintain strong knowledge of global regulatory guidelines, including US FDA and EMA frameworks.

  • Apply specialized regulatory knowledge for assigned country and product-class requirements.

Core Competencies

Adaptability & Prioritization

  • Effectively manage short-term and long-term regulatory deliverables.

  • Re-prioritize activities based on evolving regulatory or business requirements.

Initiative & Innovation

  • Proactively identify risks and implement preventive solutions.

  • Demonstrate an intrapreneurial mindset to enhance regulatory processes.

Integrity & Compliance Focus

  • Deliver high-quality, accurate regulatory submissions.

  • Uphold transparency, ethical standards, and compliance at all times.

Collaboration & Teamwork

  • Actively engage cross-functional teams to achieve shared regulatory objectives.

Leadership Competencies

Strategic Vision

  • Clearly articulate and align Regulatory CMC strategies with business priorities.

Talent Development

  • Mentor junior team members and provide subject matter training.

  • Strengthen leadership capabilities through continuous development.

Results Orientation & Decision-Making

  • Drive timely execution of regulatory commitments.

  • Support data-driven and compliant decision-making processes.

Open Communication & Knowledge Sharing

  • Provide constructive feedback and foster transparent discussions.

  • Encourage collaborative learning across regulatory teams.

Educational Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy, Biotechnology, Biology, Chemistry, Pharmacology, or related Life Sciences discipline.

  • Advanced degree preferred.

Experience Required

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Global Regulatory Affairs for Biosimilars or Biologics.

  • Proven hands-on exposure to US FDA and EMA regulatory submissions.

  • Experience in emerging markets and Rest of World (ROW) regulatory environments is an added advantage.

  • Strong expertise in CMC documentation for biologics and biosimilars.

Why Join Abbott?

  • Lead global CMC strategies for high-impact biosimilar portfolios.

  • Engage directly with international regulatory authorities including US and EU agencies.

  • Opportunity to shape regulatory excellence within a globally recognized healthcare organization.

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This role is suited for experienced biosimilar regulatory professionals seeking Manager – Regulatory Affairs CMC positions in Mumbai with strong global exposure to US, EU, and emerging market regulatory frameworks within a leading pharmaceutical organization.