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Senior Global Regulatory Scientist

ICON
3 years
Not Disclosed
Bangalore, Chennai, India
1 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: M.Pharm/B.Pharm or M.Sc. Skills: Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Wat, GCP guidelines, gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge , Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Sap Erp, supply chain management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines

Senior Global Regulatory Scientist (Global Regulatory Partner)

Job Title: Senior Global Regulatory Scientist
Location: Bangalore, Chennai, Trivandrum (India) | Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) | Seoul (South Korea)
Work Model: Office or Home (Hybrid/Remote Eligible)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: JR142445
Company: ICON plc


About ICON

ICON plc is a world-leading healthcare intelligence and clinical research organization dedicated to advancing clinical development and accelerating the delivery of innovative therapies to patients worldwide.

Driven by a culture of innovation, collaboration, integrity, and excellence, ICON partners with pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies to support global clinical development programs and regulatory success.


Position Overview

ICON is seeking an experienced Senior Global Regulatory Scientist to join its Global Regulatory Affairs team. In this role, you will serve as a Global Regulatory Partner (GRP), providing strategic leadership and oversight for regulatory submissions and approvals across global clinical trials.

The successful candidate will coordinate interactions with Regulatory Authorities (RAs), Independent Ethics Committees (IECs), Central Ethics Committees (CECs), and other regulatory bodies to ensure timely approvals, regulatory compliance, and successful study execution.

This position combines regulatory strategy, project leadership, stakeholder management, and operational oversight to support global clinical development programs.


Key Responsibilities

Global Regulatory Strategy

  • Develop and implement global clinical trial regulatory submission strategies.

  • Ensure regulatory approaches align with:

    • Study objectives

    • Project timelines

    • Sponsor requirements

    • Country-specific regulations

  • Identify regulatory risks and develop mitigation strategies proactively.

  • Provide strategic regulatory guidance throughout the clinical trial lifecycle.


Regulatory Submission Management

  • Lead and coordinate global regulatory submission activities.

  • Ensure submissions are completed within contractual timelines and budget.

  • Oversee preparation and submission of regulatory documentation to:

    • Regulatory Authorities (RAs)

    • Independent Ethics Committees (IECs)

    • Central Ethics Committees (CECs)

    • Country-level Regulatory Bodies

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, guidelines, policies, and procedures.


Regulatory Project Leadership

  • Serve as Regulatory Function Team Lead for assigned clinical trial projects.

  • Coordinate activities of the regulatory project team.

  • Assign priorities, monitor progress, and ensure timely completion of deliverables.

  • Drive accountability and operational excellence within the regulatory team.


Client Relationship Management

  • Act as the primary client contact for regulatory deliverables.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with sponsors and project stakeholders.

  • Participate in client meetings and provide regulatory expertise.

  • Ensure client expectations are met throughout project execution.


Regulatory Planning & Documentation

  • Develop comprehensive Regulatory Plans according to project specifications.

  • Lead the preparation, adaptation, coordination, and review of:

    • Global Core Regulatory Documents

    • Submission Packages

    • Ethics Committee Documentation

    • Regulatory Authority Documentation

  • Ensure documents reflect:

    • Scientific requirements

    • Therapeutic area considerations

    • Regulatory expectations

    • Study-specific requirements


Submission Tracking & Compliance

  • Monitor and track submission and approval activities using:

    • Clinical Trial Management Systems (CTMS)

    • Electronic Trial Master Files (eTMF)

    • Regulatory Tracking Systems

  • Maintain accurate and complete regulatory records.

  • Ensure documentation remains inspection-ready and compliant.


Ethics Committee & Regulatory Authority Coordination

  • Coordinate submissions and approvals with:

    • Regulatory Agencies

    • Ethics Committees

    • Health Authorities

    • Country-Level Regulatory Bodies

  • Facilitate communication among internal teams and external stakeholders.

  • Support responses to regulatory questions and requests.


Clinical Trial Label Review

  • Coordinate clinical trial label review and approval activities.

  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and protocol requirements.

  • Collaborate with study teams to resolve labeling issues.


Budget & Financial Oversight

  • Manage study-specific regulatory budgets.

  • Monitor resource utilization and project expenditures.

  • Identify out-of-scope activities and support budget reconciliation.

  • Ensure efficient use of project resources.


Regulatory Intelligence & Consulting

  • Support maintenance of country-specific regulatory intelligence databases.

  • Stay informed on evolving global regulatory requirements.

  • Provide regulatory consulting and guidance to internal teams and clients.

  • Support interpretation of country-specific regulations and submission pathways.


Business Development Support

  • Participate in:

    • Proposal development

    • Bid defense meetings

    • Client presentations

    • Business development initiatives

  • Provide regulatory expertise during opportunity assessments and project planning.


Mentorship & Team Development

  • Mentor junior regulatory professionals.

  • Support onboarding and training activities.

  • Share knowledge and best practices across the regulatory function.

  • Contribute to the professional growth of team members.


Required Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelor’s Degree in:

  • Life Sciences

  • Pharmacy

  • Biotechnology

  • Biomedical Sciences

  • Healthcare

  • Related Scientific Discipline

Preferred

  • Master’s Degree

  • PharmD

  • PhD

  • Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)


Required Experience

  • Minimum 3+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs submissions within:

    • Clinical Research Organizations (CROs)

    • Pharmaceutical Companies

    • Biotechnology Companies

  • Experience supporting global clinical trial submissions and regulatory activities.

Preferred Experience

  • Global Regulatory Strategy Development

  • Ethics Committee Submissions

  • Regulatory Authority Interactions

  • Multi-Country Clinical Trial Management