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Senior Manager - Regulatory Affairs

Apotex
15-20 years
INR 45 LPA – 75 LPA
Bangalore, India
1 June 19, 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.

Senior Manager – Regulatory Affairs

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Company: Apotex Inc.
Employment Type: Full-Time

Role Summary

The Senior Manager – Regulatory Affairs is responsible for leading regulatory activities for co-development and biosimilar products across the United States and Canada markets. This role provides strategic and operational leadership for regulatory submissions, deficiency responses, product lifecycle management (PLCM), and new product launch activities while managing cross-functional teams and external development/manufacturing partners.

The position requires deep expertise in global regulatory affairs, dossier preparation and review, eCTD submissions, regulatory strategy development, health authority interactions, and people leadership to ensure timely approvals and successful commercialization of products.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Strategy & Submission Management

  • Lead regulatory activities for:

    • Co-development Products

    • Biosimilar Products

    • New Product Registrations

    • Lifecycle Management Initiatives

  • Develop and execute regulatory strategies for submissions to:

    • United States Food and Drug Administration (USFDA)

    • Health Canada

  • Review and approve:

    • Regulatory Dossiers

    • Deficiency Responses

    • Supplements

    • Variations

    • Post-Approval Changes

  • Ensure regulatory submissions meet quality standards and submission timelines.

  • Drive regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.

Product Lifecycle Management (PLCM)

  • Lead Product Lifecycle Management activities for approved products.

  • Assess and manage:

    • Label Changes

    • Manufacturing Changes

    • Formulation Changes

    • Process Improvements

    • Post-Approval Variations

  • Provide regulatory guidance for proposed changes from third-party manufacturers.

  • Monitor and track approvals and post-approval commitments.

Co-Development & Biosimilar Project Leadership

  • Manage co-development projects from development through commercialization.

  • Coordinate with:

    • Third-Party Manufacturers

    • Development Partners

    • Internal Functional Teams

  • Ensure alignment between regulatory requirements and project timelines.

  • Support successful execution of biosimilar development programs.

  • Drive new product launch readiness activities.

Health Authority Compliance & eCTD Submissions

  • Ensure high-quality eCTD submissions to regulatory authorities.

  • Oversee preparation, publishing, and submission of:

    • New Applications

    • Deficiency Responses

    • Supplements

    • Variations

    • Annual Reports

  • Maintain compliance with regulatory submission standards and guidelines.

  • Monitor submission status and regulatory outcomes.

Cross-Functional Stakeholder Management

  • Collaborate with:

    • Research & Development

    • Quality Assurance

    • Manufacturing

    • Supply Chain

    • Commercial Teams

    • External Partners

  • Facilitate effective communication between internal and external stakeholders.

  • Ensure regulatory alignment throughout product development and commercialization.

  • Support strategic business decisions through regulatory expertise.

People Leadership & Team Management

  • Lead, mentor, and develop the Regulatory Affairs team.

  • Plan and allocate workload based on business priorities and timelines.

  • Monitor team performance and productivity.

  • Conduct:

    • Performance Reviews

    • Monthly One-on-One Meetings

    • Coaching & Development Discussions

  • Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

  • Ensure appropriate training and competency development for team members.

Operational Excellence & Compliance

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • Global Regulatory Requirements

    • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

    • Apotex Global Policies

    • Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

    • Business Ethics & Compliance Programs

  • Support inspection readiness and regulatory compliance initiatives.

  • Identify opportunities to improve regulatory processes and operational efficiency.

  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the department.

Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

  • Adhere to EHS policies and procedures.

  • Participate in EHS initiatives and activities as required.

  • Promote a safe and compliant working environment.

  • Support organizational health, safety, and environmental objectives.

Required Qualifications

Education

One of the following qualifications:

  • Master of Science (M.Sc.)

  • Master of Pharmacy (M.Pharm.)

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

  • Related Scientific Discipline

Experience

  • 15–20 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs within the pharmaceutical industry.

  • Minimum 3–4 years of experience in:

    • Team Management

    • People Leadership

    • Regulatory Project Leadership

  • Experience supporting:

    • USFDA Submissions

    • Health Canada Submissions

    • Biosimilar Products

    • Generic Pharmaceutical Products

    • Co-development Projects

  • Experience managing global regulatory submissions and product lifecycle activities.