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Sr. Manager - Regulatory Affairs

Abbvie
AbbVie
6-7 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 22, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time 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: Senior Manager – Regulatory Affairs
Location: Bengaluru, India
Employment Type: Full-Time
Workday Global Grade: 16
Experience Required: 6–7 Years (India Regulatory Affairs)


Job Overview

AbbVie is seeking a highly experienced Senior Manager – Regulatory Affairs to lead and execute regulatory strategies for new and marketed products in India. This leadership role is responsible for new drug applications, lifecycle management, regulatory compliance, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring timely approvals and sustained compliance with Indian health authority requirements.

This position plays a critical role in aligning global regulatory strategies with local regulatory frameworks, supporting product development, launches, and post-approval maintenance across AbbVie’s diverse therapeutic portfolio.


Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Strategy & Submissions

  • Develop and execute regulatory strategies, including filing readiness for NDAs and sNDAs

  • Manage renewals, variations, and lifecycle maintenance of registered products and companion diagnostics (CDx/devices)

  • Collaborate with global development teams during early-stage product development to provide regulatory input on data and submission requirements

  • Ensure timely preparation and availability of documents to proactively address potential regulatory queries

  • Monitor marketing application progress and regulatory milestones within the Indian regulatory system

Regulatory Intelligence & Authority Interaction

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Indian regulatory legislation, guidelines, and policy updates

  • Monitor SEC recommendations, CTRI updates, and regulatory intelligence relevant to product registrations

  • Liaise and negotiate with health authorities to facilitate timely approvals

  • Contribute to regulatory policy discussions by providing inputs on draft guidelines and regulations

Business & Lifecycle Management Support

  • Independently lead new product regulatory strategy discussions with area and global regulatory teams

  • Partner with commercial and NPI teams to support product launch planning, artwork development, and labeling strategy

  • Manage product lifecycle activities including variations, labeling updates, renewals, and compliance testing

  • Provide regulatory oversight for marketing, advertising, and promotional materials, ensuring compliance with local regulations

  • Support institutional business needs by coordinating regulatory documents such as Market Standing Certificates, GMP certificates, manufacturing licenses, and proprietary article certificates

Compliance & Process Excellence

  • Ensure 100% compliance with internal policies, SOPs, and Health Authority requirements

  • Coordinate with Legal, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to ensure regulatory compliance

  • Review and manage variation submissions, deficiency responses, and labeling changes

  • Maintain and update regulatory databases and documentation systems


Key Stakeholder Engagement

Internal:

  • Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Drug Safety, Global Regulatory, Clinical Development

  • Market Access, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain

External:

  • Health Authorities, Distributors, Regulatory Consultants


Qualifications

Education

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, or equivalent

  • Preferred qualifications: B.Pharm, M.Pharm, MSc

Experience

  • 6–7 years of hands-on Regulatory Affairs experience focused on the India region

  • Proven experience in new drug registrations and clinical trial regulatory processes in India


Essential Skills & Competencies

  • Strong expertise in Indian regulatory frameworks and Health Authority interactions

  • Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed, and evolving environment

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

  • Strong project management, analytical, and commercial acumen

  • Demonstrated success in cross-functional collaboration

  • Ability to anticipate regulatory risks and develop effective mitigation strategies

  • Knowledge of sub-regional regulatory requirements is an added advantage


About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering and delivering innovative medicines that address serious health challenges. With leadership across immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, and aesthetics, AbbVie continues to make a meaningful impact on patients’ lives worldwide.

AbbVie is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to integrity, innovation, diversity, and inclusion.


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