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Regulatory Operations, Principal Specialist

4+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Oct. 4, 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
Company: Fortrea


🎯 Job Overview

The Regulatory Operations, Principal Specialist is responsible for supporting laboratory compliance activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines, quality standards, and GxP requirements. This role involves document review, quality issue management, CAPA handling, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across regulatory and analytical domains.


🧠 Key Responsibilities

🔹 Document Review & Approval

  • Review and approve regulatory and technical documents including:

    • Protocols and reports for method qualification, method validation, and method transfer

    • Methods documentation and investigation reports

  • Ensure accuracy, compliance, and publishing readiness of all documentation.

🔹 Quality Issue Management

  • Handle Quality Issues, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), and Change Controls related to both clients and contract laboratories.

  • Drive effective resolution and documentation of quality-related deviations.

🔹 Compliance & Continuous Improvement

  • Collaborate with supported departments to strengthen the quality culture.

  • Positively influence Quality KPIs through proactive quality initiatives.

  • Participate in internal quality improvement activities such as:

    • CAPA Board Meetings

    • Quality Improvement Programs

    • Connect Team Meetings

🔹 Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement

  • Engage with cross-functional teams, internal auditors, and external auditors to ensure compliance.

  • Demonstrate leadership in problem-solving, project execution, and communication with stakeholders.


🎓 Qualifications

📘 Education (Minimum Required)

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Pharmacy or related science discipline, OR

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

🔹 Fortrea may consider relevant and equivalent experience in lieu of formal educational requirements.

💬 Language Proficiency

  • Speaking: English at ILR Level 3+ or higher

  • Reading/Writing: English at ILR Level 4+ or higher

🧩 Core Competencies

  • Leadership & Problem-Solving Skills

  • Strong Interpersonal & Communication Skills

  • High Attention to Detail and Quality Focus


💼 Experience (Minimum Required)

  • 8–10 years of experience in one or more of the following:

    • Regulatory Affairs (RA)

    • Quality Assurance (QA)

    • Analytical Science

    • Formulation Science

    • Material Management

    • Drug Development and Manufacturing Process

  • 1+ year experience in Project Management (preferred)

📚 Technical Skills

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Document Management Systems, and Regulatory Publishing Tools

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Pharmaceutical Product Life Cycle

    • Regulatory Document Formatting and Publishing Readiness

    • GxP, ICH Guidelines, and Regulatory Requirements

  • Familiarity with Scientific or Clinical Research processes (desirable)

  • Audit readiness and experience in Internal/External Audits


🌟 Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced Degree (PhD/Master’s) with 8–10 years of relevant experience

  • Diploma or Certification in Regulatory Affairs

  • Knowledge of Data Management Systems and Pharmaceutical Life Cycle

  • Demonstrated Leadership, Analytical Thinking, and Customer Focus

  • Strong Organizational and Time Management abilities


🧭 Key Strengths

  • Strategic understanding of drug development lifecycle

  • Excellent review, analytical, and decision-making capabilities

  • Ability to handle complex regulatory submissions and ensure compliance

  • Proven track record in cross-functional collaboration


🏢 Work Environment

  • Office-based role with potential collaboration across global teams


⚖️ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)

Fortrea is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment.
🔗 Learn more: EEO & Accommodations Information