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Regulatory Operations Principal Specialist

Fortrea
Fortrea
1-9 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 14, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Remote 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

Job Title: Regulatory Operations Principal Specialist

Location: Mumbai, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Work Mode: Office-based / Hybrid / Remote (as per business need)
Application Deadline: January 16, 2026
Job Requisition ID: 255944


Job Overview

We are seeking a Regulatory Operations Principal Specialist to lead and manage end-to-end regulatory operations, project management, and cross-functional coordination for global pharmaceutical clients. This role is responsible for overseeing regulatory and labeling documentation across the entire product lifecycle, ensuring timely and compliant submissions to US, EU, Japan, and Rest of World (ROW) health authorities.

The position requires strong leadership capabilities, deep regulatory and scientific expertise, and the ability to manage teams, stakeholders, and complex regulatory deliverables while maintaining the highest standards of quality, compliance, and client satisfaction.


Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Operations & Project Leadership

  • Lead, coordinate, and oversee regulatory operations activities, including creation, revision, compilation, approval, and submission of regulatory and labeling documents.

  • Manage regulatory deliverables across the product lifecycle in compliance with global regulatory requirements and agreed timelines.

  • Provide project management support to client programs and internal teams, ensuring on-time and high-quality delivery.


Scientific & Technical Oversight

  • Provide analytical and scientific support for developmental and comparative dissolution projects, including multimedia dissolution studies.

  • Design and monitor scientific experiments; interpret dissolution and analytical data and provide scientifically sound conclusions.

  • Review, analyze, and troubleshoot issues related to in vitro dissolution testing, methods, and laboratory instruments.

  • Prepare and review test methods, protocols, technical documentation, and scientific reports as required.


Stakeholder & Vendor Management

  • Act as a key interface with contract laboratories, CROs, suppliers, and clients to define project expectations and improve performance.

  • Coordinate with external partners to ensure project milestones are achieved within defined timelines.

  • Participate in cross-functional and client-facing meetings and cascade relevant information to internal stakeholders.


Quality, Compliance & Process Improvement

  • Ensure compliance with GMP, GxP, ICH, FDA-SUPAC, and global regulatory guidelines.

  • Support audits and inspections conducted by clients or regulatory authorities.

  • Collaborate with Quality Assurance teams to develop SOPs, work instructions, and training materials.

  • Drive process optimization, productivity improvements, and operational efficiency initiatives.


People Management & Leadership

  • Manage and mentor team members, including performance reviews, training, and professional development.

  • Support senior management in resource planning and allocation across projects.

  • Foster a collaborative, quality-driven, and high-performance team culture.


Qualifications

Education (Minimum Requirement)

One of the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or related science, with 7–9 years of relevant industry experience

  • Master’s or PhD in Pharmacy or related discipline with equivalent experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / B.Tech (Packaging, Polymer, Printing) with 7–9 years of experience in the pharmaceutical packaging domain

  • Postgraduate Diploma or Certification in Packaging with 7–9 years of industry experience

Relevant and equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.


Experience Required

  • 7–9 years of pharmaceutical industry experience in Regulatory Operations, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Analytical Sciences, Packaging, Formulation Science, or Drug Development

  • Hands-on experience in in vitro dissolution testing, comparative and multimedia dissolution studies

  • Strong knowledge of FDA, ICH, SUPAC, and emerging market regulatory guidelines

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in project management and people leadership (preferred)

  • Experience interfacing with contract laboratories and CROs

  • Understanding of pharmaceutical product lifecycle, manufacturing processes, and regulatory submissions


Core Skills & Competencies

  • Strong regulatory and scientific knowledge

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

  • High attention to detail and documentation accuracy

  • Leadership and decision-making capability

  • Effective stakeholder management and communication skills

  • Customer-focused mindset with the ability to manage audits and inspections

  • Proficiency in MS Office, document management, and publishing tools


Preferred Qualifications

  • Diploma or Certification in Regulatory Affairs

  • Experience with data management systems and MIS

  • Exposure to formulation science, particularly oral solid dosage forms

  • Proven experience driving operational excellence and process improvement initiatives


Work Environment & Travel

  • Work Environment: Office-based / Hybrid / Remote

  • Travel Requirement: 5–10% regional or global travel, including overnight stays as required


Why Join This Role

This is a senior-level opportunity to work at the intersection of regulatory operations, scientific expertise, and leadership, contributing to high-impact global submissions while shaping processes, mentoring teams, and driving regulatory excellence.


Apply now on thepharmadaily.com to advance your career as a Regulatory Operations Principal Specialist in the global pharmaceutical industry.