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Sr. Manager - Regulatory Affairs

Abbvie
AbbVie
6-7 years
preferred by company
10 Jan. 26, 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

Senior Manager – Regulatory Affairs

Location: Bangalore, Karnataka, India
Employment Type: Full-time
Global Grade: Workday Grade 16

About AbbVie

AbbVie is a global, research-driven biopharmaceutical company committed to discovering and delivering innovative medicines and solutions that address serious health challenges. With a strong presence across immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, and the Allergan Aesthetics portfolio, AbbVie’s mission is to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives worldwide.

Operating at the intersection of science and innovation, AbbVie fosters a collaborative, inclusive, and high-performance culture that empowers professionals to drive regulatory excellence and sustainable growth.

Job Summary

AbbVie is seeking an experienced Senior Manager – Regulatory Affairs to lead and manage regulatory strategy and compliance activities for the India region. This role is responsible for end-to-end regulatory lifecycle management, including new drug applications, variations, renewals, labeling, and promotional compliance. The position requires strong cross-functional collaboration, regulatory intelligence expertise, and direct interaction with health authorities to ensure timely approvals and compliance with evolving regulations.

Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Strategy & Submissions

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

  • Lead regulatory planning for new product introductions, lifecycle management, and line extensions

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

  • Collaborate with global and regional regulatory teams during early-stage development to provide regulatory guidance on data and documentation requirements

  • Anticipate potential regulatory queries and ensure proactive preparation of responses to minimize approval timelines

  • Monitor and track marketing authorization applications through regulatory systems and provide regular status updates

Regulatory Intelligence & Authority Interaction

  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Indian regulatory legislation, policies, and procedural changes

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

  • Liaise and negotiate with regulatory authorities to facilitate efficient and timely approvals

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

Business & Commercial Support

  • Independently lead regulatory strategy discussions for new and existing products with area and global regulatory teams

  • Partner with commercial, marketing, and NPI teams to support launch planning, supply chain readiness, and country-specific artwork development

  • Provide regulatory input for marketing strategies, campaigns, and product claims to ensure compliance with labeling and promotional regulations

  • Review and approve labeling, advertising, and promotional materials in alignment with approved product information and local guidelines

  • Support institutional and business requirements by facilitating documentation such as Market Standing Certificates, GMP certificates, manufacturing licenses, and related regulatory documents

Regulatory Compliance & Process Excellence

  • Ensure full compliance with internal AbbVie policies and local health authority requirements

  • Manage remediation plans to address identified compliance gaps

  • Coordinate with Legal, Medical Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, Quality, Supply Chain, and other stakeholders to ensure regulatory alignment

  • Oversee variation submissions, deficiency responses, and approval tracking for marketed products

  • Manage labeling changes, artwork development, and packaging material approvals

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date regulatory databases and documentation

Key Stakeholder Relationships

  • External: Health Authorities, Distributors, Regulatory Consultants

  • Internal: Regulatory Affairs, Medical Affairs, Drug Safety, Global Regulatory, Clinical Development, Market Access, Marketing, Quality Assurance, Supply Chain

Education & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Biomedical Sciences, Pharmacy (B.Pharm / M.Pharm), or equivalent

Experience Required

  • 6–7 years of progressive experience in Regulatory Affairs, with strong exposure to the India regulatory environment

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

  • Prior experience in regulatory agency interactions and submission management is highly preferred

Essential Skills & Competencies

  • In-depth knowledge of Indian regulatory frameworks and drug approval processes

  • Strong regulatory strategy, project management, and lifecycle management expertise

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills

  • Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, matrixed, and evolving regulatory environment

  • Strong cross-functional collaboration and problem-solving capabilities

  • Commercial acumen with the ability to align regulatory strategy to business objectives

Why Join AbbVie

  • Opportunity to work with a globally recognized biopharmaceutical leader

  • Exposure to complex, high-impact regulatory programs across multiple therapeutic areas

  • Collaborative culture that values innovation, integrity, and continuous learning

  • Strong career growth and leadership development opportunities