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Regulatory Operations, Principal Specialist

8-10 years
Not Disclosed
10 Sept. 25, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/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

Regulatory Operations, Principal Specialist

Location: Mumbai
Category: Clinical
Job ID: 254596


Job Overview

Responsible for supporting laboratory compliance activities across global operations.


Summary of Responsibilities

(Not exhaustive; may include other duties as assigned)

  • Review and approve documents such as protocols and reports for:

    • Method qualification

    • Method validation

    • Method transfer

    • Investigations

  • Handle quality issues, corrective/preventive actions (CAPA), and change controls related to both clients and contract laboratories.

  • Collaborate with supported departments to maintain and improve quality culture, positively influencing Quality KPIs.

  • Actively participate in business and quality meetings, including CAPA boards, quality improvement programs, and team meetings (e.g., Connect meetings).


Qualifications (Minimum Required)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or related science (or equivalent).

  • Advanced degree (Master’s, PhD) preferred.

  • Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of formal education.

  • Language Skills:

    • Speaking: English (ILR level 3+ or higher)

    • Writing/Reading: English (ILR level 4 or higher)

  • Strong leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.


Experience (Minimum Required)

  • 8–10 years in Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Analytical Science, Formulation Science, Material Management, or overall drug development & manufacturing.

  • Minimum 1+ year of project management experience desirable.

  • Excellent command of written and spoken English.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, document management, and publishing tools.

  • Strong understanding of the pharmaceutical product life cycle.

  • Strong organizational and time management abilities.

  • Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills.

  • Customer-focused with good review and quality-control skills.

  • Experience with internal/external audits.

  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements, GxP and ICH guidelines.

  • Experience in:

    • Regulatory document formatting and publishing readiness

    • Regulatory Affairs/Operations/Publishing


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s in Pharmacy or related science; advanced degree (Master’s/PhD) with 8–10 years relevant experience.

  • Knowledge of data management systems and pharmaceutical product life cycle.

  • Diploma or certification in Regulatory Affairs.

  • Demonstrated leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal strengths.


Work Environment

  • Office-based role