Assistant Manager – Regulatory Affairs (Biologics / Biosimilars)
Location: Ahmedabad
Qualification: M.Pharm / M.Sc. / Ph.D. in Biotechnology, Biochemistry, Life Sciences, or related discipline
Experience: 3-10 years in Regulatory Affairs for Biologics/Biosimilars
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Regulatory Affairs professional to support global regulatory activities for Biologics and Biosimilars across key international markets. The role offers an opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams on product development, registration, lifecycle management, and global regulatory strategy.
Key Responsibilities
Regulatory Submissions & Documentation
- Prepare, review, and submit regulatory dossiers for global markets including US FDA and EMA.
- Author and review CTD/eCTD modules with a strong focus on CMC documentation for biologics and biosimilars.
- Support preparation and submission of IND, IMPD, BLA, MAA, and other regulatory applications as applicable.
- Coordinate and manage responses to regulatory agency queries, deficiency letters, and information requests within defined timelines.
Regulatory Strategy & Development Support
- Contribute to regulatory strategies supporting development, registration, and lifecycle management of biologics and biosimilars.
- Support development programs by providing regulatory input on comparability strategies, analytical similarity assessments, clinical development approaches, and CMC requirements.
- Monitor emerging regulatory requirements and assess the impact of new US FDA, EMA, ICH, and global guidelines on development programs.
Lifecycle Management
- Manage post-approval regulatory activities including variations, supplements, renewals, annual reports, labeling updates, and change management submissions.
- Evaluate change controls to identify regulatory impact and determine submission requirements across global markets.
- Ensure timely implementation of approved changes in compliance with regional regulatory requirements.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate closely with R&D, Process Development, Analytical Development, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Clinical, and Pharmacovigilance functions.
- Participate in project discussions, technical reviews, and governance meetings to provide regulatory guidance and risk assessments.
- Support global development and commercialization objectives through proactive regulatory planning and execution.
Compliance & Inspection Readiness
- Ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements, ICH guidelines, and biosimilar development pathways.
- Support inspection readiness activities and contribute to preparation for regulatory audits and inspections by health authorities.
- Maintain regulatory documentation in accordance with internal procedures and global compliance standards.
Regulatory Intelligence
- Track and analyze evolving regulations, guidelines, and industry trends related to biologics and biosimilars.
- Provide regulatory intelligence and strategic recommendations to stakeholders.
- Support implementation and effective utilization of regulatory information management systems and document management platforms.
Preferred Experience & Skills
- Hands-on experience in Regulatory Affairs for Biologics and Biosimilars.
- Strong understanding of biologics CMC requirements, including:
- Cell Line Development
- Upstream & Downstream Processing
- Analytical Characterization
- Specifications & Control Strategies
- Process Validation
- Comparability Protocols
- Experience in preparing and reviewing submissions for US FDA and EMA markets.
- Familiarity with biosimilar regulatory pathways, including US FDA 351(k), EMA Biosimilar Guidelines, and applicable ICH requirements.
- Experience managing post-approval lifecycle activities for biologic products.
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and provide strategic guidance to development teams.
- Experience in sterile injectables, oncology, immunology, or specialty biologics will be an added advantage.
Why Join Us?
This role offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge biologics and biosimilars programs while collaborating with global teams and contributing to products that impact patient lives worldwide.