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Regulatory Submissions Associate Manager Ii - Apac

Fortrea
4+ years
12 LPA - 22 LPA
Remote
1 June 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Writing, Regulatory Compliance, Global Submissions, eCTD, IND/NDA/BLA Submissions, ICH-GCP, Regulatory Strategy, Regulatory Intelligence, Labeling Strategy.

Regulatory Submissions Associate Manager II – APAC

Location: Remote (India / Australia / Malaysia / New Zealand)
Company: Fortrea
Department: Clinical Trial Regulatory Affairs / Site Readiness
Employment Type: Full-Time (Hybrid)

Role Summary

The Regulatory Submissions Associate Manager II – APAC is responsible for overseeing Regulatory Authority (RA), Independent Review Board (IRB), Ethics Committee (EC), and Third Body submissions for clinical trial projects across the APAC region. The role involves managing submission strategies, timelines, regulatory documentation, stakeholder communications, and ensuring compliance with global and local regulatory requirements.

This position serves as a key regulatory expert within global and regional clinical trial teams, supporting study start-up activities, regulatory approvals, audit readiness, process improvements, and mentoring junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Submissions Management

  • Lead and oversee:

    • Regulatory Authority (RA) Submissions

    • IRB/EC Submissions

    • Third Body Submissions

  • Develop submission strategies and regulatory plans.

  • Manage submission timelines and approval tracking.

  • Coordinate responses to regulatory queries.

  • Ensure regulatory milestones are achieved on schedule.

Clinical Trial Start-Up Support

  • Support study start-up activities across APAC countries.

  • Review and contribute to Start-Up Project Plans.

  • Monitor:

    • Green Light (GL) Approvals

    • Ready-to-Enroll (RTE) Milestones

  • Identify and escalate risks impacting timelines.

Regulatory Documentation & Compliance

  • Prepare, review, QC, and maintain:

    • Regulatory Submission Packages

    • Core Study Documents

    • Country-Specific Submission Packages

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • Local Regulatory Requirements

    • ICH Guidelines

    • Client Requirements

    • Internal SOPs

  • Support document maintenance and close-out activities.

Regulatory Strategy & Intelligence

  • Provide regulatory guidance to project teams and clients.

  • Monitor changes in:

    • Regulatory Legislation

    • Clinical Trial Regulations

    • Submission Requirements

  • Evaluate regulatory impact on assigned studies and products.

  • Support regulatory strategy development.

Stakeholder & Authority Management

  • Liaise with:

    • Regulatory Authorities

    • Ethics Committees

    • Independent Review Boards

    • Third Bodies

  • Support local teams during regulatory interactions.

  • Present regulatory updates to internal teams and clients.

CTIS & EU CTR Support

  • Provide expertise on:

    • EU Clinical Trial Regulation (EU CTR)

    • Clinical Trial Information System (CTIS)

  • Manage CTIS user access when required.

  • Support stakeholders on CTIS-related activities.

Project Management & Budget Oversight

  • Track project timelines, deliverables, and milestones.

  • Ensure work is completed within approved budgets.

  • Monitor out-of-scope activities and resource utilization.

  • Support efficient project execution.

Quality, Audit & Inspection Readiness

  • Participate in:

    • Internal Audits

    • Client Audits

    • Regulatory Inspections

  • Support CAPA implementation and issue resolution.

  • Ensure inspection readiness across assigned projects.

Process Improvement & Mentoring

  • Contribute to:

    • SOP Development

    • Process Improvement Initiatives

    • Regulatory Best Practices

  • Mentor and support junior Site Readiness team members.

  • Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor's Degree in:

    • Life Sciences

    • Pharmacy

    • Biotechnology

    • Biomedical Sciences

    • Related Scientific Discipline

Experience

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in:

    • Clinical Trial Regulatory Affairs

    • Pharmaceutical Industry

    • CRO Environment

  • Experience managing:

    • RA Submissions

    • IRB/EC Submissions

    • Third Body Submissions

    • Regulatory Timelines & Strategy