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Manager - Regulatory Affairs

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

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Function: Regulatory Affairs
Employment Type: Full-Time (Individual Contributor)

Company Overview
Abbott Laboratories is a global healthcare leader committed to delivering high-quality pharmaceutical products through strong regulatory governance, scientific excellence, and compliance-driven processes. In India, Abbott plays a pivotal role in ensuring lifecycle regulatory excellence across therapeutic portfolios.

Role Overview
The Manager – Regulatory Affairs is a senior individual contributor responsible for leading Regulatory CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls) activities across product registrations, lifecycle management, and compliance initiatives. This role requires strong project management capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and in-depth knowledge of global and regional regulatory requirements.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced regulatory professionals seeking Regulatory Affairs Manager jobs in Mumbai within a global pharmaceutical environment.


Key Responsibilities

1. Product Registrations & Submissions

  • Lead preparation and submission of complex product registrations and regulatory filings.

  • Compile, review, and request required documentation for routine and complex submissions.

  • Prepare responses to deficiency letters and regulatory queries.

  • Apply structured project management approaches to ensure adherence to submission timelines.

  • Identify, collect, and validate CMC data required for filings.

2. Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Represent Regulatory CMC in project meetings and communicate the agreed regulatory position.

  • Monitor and report actual versus planned regulatory timelines and milestones.

  • Identify, communicate, and mitigate risks impacting regulatory progress.

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

3. Lifecycle Compliance Management

  • Assess and approve change control requests to maintain regulatory compliance.

  • Monitor regulatory legislation updates and evolving compliance standards.

  • Ensure continued compliance of approved products throughout their lifecycle.

4. Regulatory Strategy Development

  • Develop and implement Regulatory CMC strategies for assigned products.

  • Identify regulatory risks and propose mitigation plans aligned with business objectives.

5. Process Improvement & Governance

  • Identify operational improvement opportunities within Regulatory Affairs.

  • Contribute to development of position papers, SOPs, and work aids.

6. Health Authority Interaction & Licensing

  • Participate in Health Agency meetings as required.

  • Provide CMC regulatory support for licensing reviews and due diligence activities.

7. Technical & Regulatory Expertise

  • Maintain strong knowledge of CMC principles and allocated product portfolios.

  • Demonstrate understanding of global and regional regulatory frameworks.

  • Apply specialist knowledge relevant to assigned country or product-class requirements.


Core Competencies

Adaptability

  • Effectively manage mid- to long-term regulatory priorities.

  • Re-prioritize tasks based on evolving regulatory or business needs.

Initiative & Innovation

  • Proactively anticipate and mitigate regulatory risks.

  • Identify innovative solutions to regulatory challenges.

  • Seek feedback and continuously enhance performance.

Integrity & Compliance Orientation

  • Deliver accurate, high-quality submissions within agreed timelines.

  • Maintain transparency and ethical conduct in regulatory communications.

Team Collaboration

  • Work effectively with cross-functional stakeholders to achieve shared regulatory objectives.


Leadership Competencies

Strategic Vision

  • Clearly articulate Regulatory CMC strategies and gain stakeholder alignment.

Organizational Development

  • Mentor junior colleagues and support capability development.

  • Demonstrate leadership behaviors in daily operations.

Decision-Making & Results Orientation

  • Support efficient cross-functional decision-making processes.

  • Drive timely execution of regulatory commitments.

Open Communication & Knowledge Sharing

  • Provide constructive feedback and encourage open dialogue.

  • Promote knowledge exchange within Regulatory and cross-functional teams.


Educational Qualifications

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

  • Advanced degree preferred.

Experience Required

  • Minimum 10 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Manufacturing, or related pharmaceutical functions.

  • Demonstrated expertise in Regulatory CMC submissions and lifecycle management.

  • Experience interacting with health authorities and managing complex filings.

  • Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks and compliance standards.

Supervisory Responsibility

  • Individual Contributor (No Direct or Indirect Reports).


Why Join Abbott?

  • Opportunity to lead high-impact regulatory strategies within a global pharmaceutical organization.

  • Exposure to complex CMC submissions and lifecycle regulatory governance.

  • Career advancement within Regulatory Affairs leadership pathways.

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This role is designed for experienced regulatory professionals seeking Manager – Regulatory Affairs positions in Mumbai with strong exposure to CMC strategy, compliance oversight, and global regulatory engagement within a leading healthcare organization.