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Regulatory Operations Principal Specialist

Fortrea
7-9 years
INR 12-18 LPA
Mumbai, India
10 June 16, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Clinical Trials, Detail-Oriented, Drug Development, Lifesciences, Negotiation Skills, Regulatory Compliance, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, 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

Role Summary

Responsible for supporting and executing Quality Risk Management (QRM) activities related to pharmaceutical and combination products throughout the product lifecycle.

The role focuses on:

  • Risk Management

  • Combination Product Quality Oversight

  • CAPA Management

  • Technical Documentation

  • Regulatory Compliance

  • Lifecycle Management

  • Audit Readiness

  • Process Improvement

A strong understanding of combination products used in surgical procedures and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes is highly desirable.


Key Responsibilities

Quality Risk Management (QRM)

  • Execute quality risk management processes and procedures.

  • Conduct risk identification, analysis, evaluation, and mitigation activities.

  • Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies.

  • Support CAPA planning and execution.

  • Ensure compliance with QRM requirements and company procedures.


Combination Product Oversight

  • Provide quality oversight for new combination product development.

  • Support lifecycle management activities.

  • Ensure quality compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Participate in risk assessments for combination products used in surgical procedures.


Technical Documentation & Compliance

  • Prepare and review technical reports.

  • Ensure all documentation complies with cGMP requirements.

  • Maintain controlled documents within document management systems.

  • Support document lifecycle management.


CAPA & Continuous Improvement

  • Participate in CAPA investigations and implementation.

  • Identify process improvement opportunities.

  • Support quality excellence initiatives.

  • Recommend risk reduction strategies.


Project & Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with global stakeholders and business partners.

  • Build effective cross-functional relationships.

  • Support project planning and execution.

  • Participate in project meetings and governance activities.


Audit & Inspection Readiness

  • Support internal and external audits.

  • Ensure compliance with customer and regulatory requirements.

  • Identify compliance gaps and remediation actions.

  • Participate in audit preparation activities.


Process & SOP Management

  • Assist in development and implementation of:

    • SOPs

    • Work Instructions

    • Policies

    • Procedures

  • Ensure alignment with regulatory requirements.


Leadership & Communication

  • Cascade key information across teams.

  • Participate in cross-functional meetings.

  • Support mentoring and team collaboration.

  • Contribute to quality culture initiatives.


Required Qualifications

Educational Background

Option 1

  • Bachelor's Degree in Pharmacy, Life Sciences, Pharmaceutical Sciences, or related field

  • Master's Degree / PhD preferred

Option 2

  • B.Tech / Engineering Degree in:

    • Packaging

    • Polymer Engineering

    • Printing Technology

    • Related Engineering Disciplines

Preferred

  • Postgraduate Diploma/Certification in Packaging

  • Diploma/Certification in Regulatory Affairs


Required Experience

Experience Level

  • 7–9 Years

Relevant Functional Areas

  • Quality Assurance (QA)

  • Regulatory Affairs

  • Analytical Sciences

  • Formulation Development

  • Packaging Development

  • Polymer Science

  • Printing Technology

  • Material Management

  • Drug Development

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing


Preferred Experience

  • 1+ year Project Management experience

  • 1+ year People Management experience

  • Combination Products experience

  • Pharmaceutical Product Lifecycle Management

  • Risk Management

  • CAPA Management

  • Audit Support

  • Data Management Systems

  • MIS Reporting


Technical Skills

Quality & Compliance

  • Quality Risk Management (QRM)

  • cGMP Compliance

  • GxP Regulations

  • ICH Guidelines

  • Audit Management

  • CAPA Management

Documentation Systems

  • Document Management Systems (DMS)

  • Technical Writing

  • SOP Development

  • Change Control Documentation

Software

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Data Management Systems

  • Reporting Tools


Core Competencies

  • Leadership

  • Stakeholder Management

  • Project Coordination

  • Problem Solving

  • Risk Assessment

  • Strategic Thinking

  • Customer Focus

  • Communication Skills

  • Time Management

  • Attention to Detail