Job Description
This role focuses on strategic filing (DMF/CEP), maintaining the complete lifecycle of submissions through quality documentation, timely approvals and business continuity.
Role Objective:
Pre-approval - Prefilling Support and New DMF / CEP Fillings: Review of the various Pre-filling documents [TTD / Process / Specifications / Validations / Stability ext.] with agreed timelines. Meeting submission timelines of assigned projects for identified markets.
Key Responsibilities
- Pre-approval - Prefilling Support and New DMF / CEP Fillings: Review of the various Pre-filling documents [TTD / Process / Specifications / Validations / Stability ext.] with agreed timelines. Meeting submission timelines of assigned projects for identified markets.
- Pre-approval - Deficiency Responses: Review comments of the various response documents with agreed timelines with stakeholders. Meeting submission timelines of assigned projects for identified markets.
- Change control, Vendor Notifications and Deviations: Review of change controls, deviations, vendor notifications and their impact assessment on the submissions.
- Post Approval - DMF / CEP Amendments [Post approval changes / variations], Annual reports: Meeting submission timelines of assigned projects for identified markets and approval of the life cycle changes for business continuity.
- Support to cross functional team: Handling of Customer requests, Regulatory support / guidance to all manufacturing sites, cross functional team, Health Authority Audits, Quality agreement review.
STAKEHOLDER INTERACTION
- Type of Interaction: Internal
Interaction with: R&D, QC, QA, Manufacturing Sites, Projects management.
Nature of Interaction: Gathering technical data, document review, technical discussions for DMF / CEP filings, amendments, responses.
- Type of Interaction: Internal & External
Interaction with: Cross functional team & external customers
Nature of Interaction: Submission of dossiers, defending technical queries, and notifying stakeholders of regulatory changes.
Job Requirements
Professional Experience and Relevant Skills
4–7 years of hands‑on experience in Regulatory Affairs.
Domain Expertise
Proven experience in filing Drug Master Files (DMF) and Certificates of Suitability (CEP).
Regulatory Knowledge
Deep understanding of ICH Guidelines, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), and regional requirements for US, EU, and Emerging Markets.
Software Proficiency
Hands‑on experience with eCTD publishing tools and document management systems.
Soft Skills
High attention to detail, strong negotiation skills for dealing with agencies, and the ability to translate complex technical data into clear regulatory narratives.
Educational Qualification
Academic Qualifications & Certifications
Master’s degree in Chemistry or related Life Sciences.
Professional certification in Regulatory Affairs (e.g., RAC) is a significant advantage.