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Senior Global Regulatory Scientist

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ICON
3+ years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, Malaysia, India
10 May 8, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Senior Global Regulatory Scientist

Job Type: Full-time
Work Model: Office or Home (Hybrid/Flexible)
Locations: Bangalore (India), Trivandrum (India), Chennai (India), Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia), Seoul (Korea)
Organization: ICON plc
Job ID: JR142445


About the Organization

ICON plc is a global healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization specializing in clinical development, regulatory support, and data-driven healthcare solutions. The organization partners with pharmaceutical and biotech companies to ensure efficient and compliant drug development.


Role Overview

The Senior Global Regulatory Scientist acts as a Global Regulatory Partner (GRP) responsible for managing regulatory submissions, ethics committee approvals, and coordination of global clinical trial regulatory activities.

The role ensures that all submissions comply with global regulatory standards, contractual timelines, and scientific requirements.


Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Strategy & Submission Management

  • Develop global clinical trial regulatory submission strategies

  • Prepare and implement regulatory plans aligned with study requirements

  • Coordinate submissions to:

    • Regulatory Authorities (RA)

    • Central Independent Ethics Committees (IEC)

    • Country-level regulatory bodies


2. Project Leadership

  • Lead regulatory project teams for assigned clinical trials

  • Act as primary regulatory point of contact for clients

  • Ensure alignment between regulatory deliverables and project timelines


3. Document Preparation & Compliance

  • Create, adapt, and coordinate global regulatory core documents

  • Ensure accuracy and completeness in regulatory submissions

  • Perform quality control (QC) reviews of regulatory deliverables

  • Maintain compliance with global regulatory guidelines and standards


4. Tracking & Reporting

  • Track submission progress using systems such as:

    • CTMS (Clinical Trial Management System)

    • eTMF (electronic Trial Master File)

  • Ensure timely updates and accurate documentation reporting


5. Labeling & Budget Management

  • Coordinate clinical trial labeling review and approvals

  • Manage regulatory study budgets and identify out-of-scope activities


6. Stakeholder Collaboration

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders across global teams

  • Provide regulatory consulting support when needed

  • May support business development initiatives


7. Mentorship & Leadership

  • Guide and mentor junior regulatory team members

  • Support knowledge sharing across regulatory functions


Required Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or healthcare-related field


Experience

  • Minimum 3+ years in regulatory affairs within clinical research

  • Experience in clinical trial submissions is essential


Technical Knowledge

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Global regulatory frameworks

    • Clinical trial regulations (ICH-GCP, country-specific guidelines)

    • Ethics committee and regulatory submission processes


Skills

  • Strong project management and coordination abilities

  • Excellent attention to detail

  • Ability to manage multiple global submissions simultaneously

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills in English


Soft Skills

  • Ability to work independently and in cross-functional global teams

  • Strong stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to perform under tight timelines and regulatory pressure


Core Competencies

  • Regulatory affairs strategy

  • Clinical trial submission management

  • Global compliance coordination

  • Cross-functional leadership

  • Document quality assurance


Equal Opportunity Statement

ICON plc promotes diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity employment. All applicants are considered without discrimination based on race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics.