Associate Manager - CMC Regulatory

Elanco US; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Elanco US in Bengaluru is seeking an Associate Manager – CMC Regulatory to develop regulatory strategy and oversee submissions for global registrations of animal health products.

The role requires strong knowledge of FDA/CVM and EMA guidelines, plus experience in post‑approval CMC lifecycle management. You will mentor CMC team members and coordinate with R&D, Quality, and Manufacturing across regions.

Qualifications

• Science degree required (MSc, B.Pharm/M.Pharm or Vet Sciences).
• 3–5 years in Global Regulatory Affairs with post-approval CMC lifecycle experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end‑to‑end CMC lifecycle management for multiple products.
• Design and implement CMC regulatory strategies across geographies.
• Lead CMC submission preparation for global filings.
• Communicate regulatory strategy and timelines to interdisciplinary teams.
• Ensure documentation and timelines meet global submission requirements.
• Provide trainings and mentorship to CMC team members.
• Stay updated on global regulatory guidelines and trends.
• Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Manufacturing and regulatory partners.

Skills

FDA/CVM knowledge

CMC regulatory strategy

Global submissions

Regulatory communication

Education

Degree in Science (MSc, B.Pharm/M.Pharm, Vet Sciences)

Tools

Regulatory Information Management Tools

Job description

At Elanco (NYSE: ELAN) - it all starts with animals!

As a global leader in animal health, we are dedicated to innovation and delivering products and services to prevent and treat disease in farm animals and pets. At Elanco, we are driven by our vision of Food and Companionship Enriching Life and our purpose - all to Go Beyond for Animals, Customers, Society and Our People.

At Elanco, we pride ourselves on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We believe that diversity is the driving force behind innovation, creativity, and overall business success. Here, you'll be part of a company that values and champions new ways of thinking, work with dynamic individuals, and acquire new skills and experiences that will propel your career to new heights.

Making animals' lives better makes life better - join our team today!

Job Description

Your Role: Associate Manager - CMC Regulatory

The purpose of Associate Manager, CMC Regulatory, is to work cross functionally with Elanco manufacturing and quality to develop regulatory strategy, oversee submission preparation and meet the reporting requirements for the maintenance of registrations/approvals of new animal drug with global regulatory agencies. These roles also execute CM&C regulatory functions necessary to provide supplements/variations, renewals, and annual reporting requirements for approved products. The person must have a strong knowledge of FDA/CVM and EMA guidelines with the understanding of developing regulatory strategy in the other major geographical regions.

Your Responsibilities

• Proven track record of overseeing end to end Life cycle management (LCM) of Small and/or Large Molecules/Complex dosage forms/Sterile preparations/Products derived from Biotechnology/Fermentation and Specialized dosage forms etc.,


• Design/develop CMC regulatory strategy for marketed products with a focus on creativity and innovation, maximizing the business benefit balanced with regulatory compliance


• Maintain a positive collaboration and partnership with internal groups in R&D, Quality, Manufacturing and with global regulatory business partners of Elanco


• Lead CMC submission preparation to provide high quality submissions to multiple geographies


• Proactively communicate CMC regulatory strategy, key issues and any other critical topics throughout the life cycle in an adequate and timely manner to interdisciplinary project teams, while applying the global strategy into submissions.


• Ensure the required documentation and any content, quality and/or timelines for global submissions are communicated to the appropriate teams and tracked according to the functional procedures


• Author high-quality CMC documentation for submission, applying CMC global regulatory strategies, assuring regulatory compliance.


• Keep knowledge up to date with regard to regulatory guidelines and requirements in all global regions as well as for new technical trends


• Provide trainings and mentorship to CMC team members, as necessary

What You Need to Succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Degree in Science (MSc, B. Pharm/M.Pharm, Postgraduate in Vet Sciences etc.,)


• 3 to 5 years in Global Regulatory Affairs, direct hands‑on experience in post‑approval CMC Life Cycle Management is preferred.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

• Strong knowledge of FDA/CVM, EMA and VICH guidelines


• Experience with CMC registrations in the US and/or Europe and/or Rest of the World


• Experience in managing multiple pharmaceutical dosage forms


• Strong communication skills, both written and oral


• Ability to make decisions when there is no clear right or wrong answer


• Self‑starter, takes initiative


• Timeline driven


• Attention to detail


• Quality and customer focused mindset


• Strong organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple projects at different phases of development at the same time


• Understanding of the cGMP requirements


• Experience working with Regulatory Information Management Tools and Systems

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