Manager - International Regulatory Lead

Amgen Inc. (IR); Hyderabad; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Amgen Inc. is seeking an International Regulatory Lead (Manager) based in Hyderabad, India, to provide regulatory leadership for international markets.

The role involves guiding regulatory strategy, coordinating global submissions, and aligning local labels with global guidance. You will work with Global, Regional, and Local teams to optimize product development timelines, manage regulatory compliance, and support lifecycle management across multiple Amgen products.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of regulatory principles and global/regional submission processes.
• Strong written and oral communication, negotiation and influence.
• Ability to work across Global, Regional and Local teams to drive regulatory strategy.

Responsibilities

• Advise Global teams on regulatory implications for clinical development and marketing plans.
• Plan regulatory submissions for products within Amgen's portfolio.
• Develop international regulatory strategy documents and lifecycle plans.
• Lead negotiations on label development and submission strategies with cross-functional teams.
• Support local regulatory queries and align with GRT guidance.

Skills

Regulatory principles

Negotiation

Written & oral communication

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in regulatory/science

Master's in regulatory/science

Bachelor's in regulatory/science

Job description

## Manager - International Regulatory LeadApply: On Site: India - Hyderabad: Full time: Posted Today: R-255312## **Career Category**Regulatory## ## **Job Description****ABOUT THE ROLE**## The International Regulatory Lead (IRL) Manager will provide regulatory leadership & expertise for International countries for one or more Amgen products. This role involves collaboration with various functions and local regulatory teams to - optimize product development and regulatory approvals in International countries develop international regulatory strategy and provide regulatory support for in-country product registrations and life cycle management.**Job Summary**The International Regulatory Lead (Manager) is assigned to lead one or more Amgen products. The product(s) assigned have medium complexity programs/strategies and medium impact to Amgen.* Provide **Guidance** and **Leadership** on mechanisms **to optimize product development and regulatory approvals.*** Develop the international **regulatory strategy** and contribute to Global regulatory plans.* Support **regulatory product compliance** (e.g. RIM, PMCs, ESC levels, and agency commitments).* Support and advise on the local label strategy and **alignment to cCDS/reference label.*** Build **effective relationships** and **communication paths** across global, regional, local and functional organizations.* Enable **efficiencies** and seamless execution across the international countries.* Contribute to **process improvement projects**, as assigned.**Key Activities****STRATEGY AND EXECUTION*** Advises Global teams on regulatory implications and requirements relevant to the global clinical development/Marketing Applications plans and objectives.* Provides regulatory direction/expertise on the international regulatory mechanisms to optimize product development (e.g. expediting FIH studies, Orphan Drug Designation, expedited regulatory designations, compassionate use and pediatric plan).* Under general supervision, plans regulatory submissions (e.g. clinical trial, marketing authorization applications and lifecycle management) for products within Amgen's portfolio.* Under general supervision, contributes to the development of international regulatory strategy documents (regulatory product filing plan, strategies, risks associated with the potential Agency outcomes and contingency planning, estimate likelihood of success) and communicates to others, as appropriate.* Provides and maintains CTA/MA documentation. May author documents/redact documents to support a regulatory filing.* Leads the internal discussions related with Agency meetings and in accordance with GRT strategy (and communicates outcomes back to GRT and others, as applicable).* Directs the development of the international product label by collaborating with the Labeling Working Group to define commercial objectives in the context of available and expected scientific data, regulatory guidance, precedents and competitor labeling.* Manages the international label submission strategy, leads the negotiation activities with cross-functional teams and is accountable for the label deviation requests and outcomes.* Supports Local Regulatory teams in triaging queries from health authorities, and where appropriate, help identify existing responses to same or similar questions, leveraging knowledge management.* Advises and supports other groups on the review of promotional and non-promotional materials, as needed.* Supports process improvement initiatives and metrics.**COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION*** Participates as a member of the Global Regulatory Team (GRT), Evidence Generation Team (EGT), Labeling Working Group (LWG), Clinical Study Team (CST), and others, as applicable.* Shares regulatory information and implications with the GRT and other Global teams on an ongoing basis and provides advice on international considerations. Participates in LWG/ELB meetings with advice on local deviation requests.* Partners with the peers to agree on product strategy **including projected submission and approval time**.* Maintains regular communications with the local teams to ensure alignment on strategy and keep the countries informed of status on the product development.* Partners with peers to ensure consistency in procedures.* Builds effective relationships and communication paths across the Global and Local elements of the GRAAS function**REGULATORY RESEARCH*** Maintains an awareness of new and developing legislation, regulatory policy and technical Regulatory guidance relating to Amgen products.* Performs regulatory research to obtain relevant histories, precedence and other information relevant to regional product advancement.**Knowledge and Skills- Scientific and Technical*** Knowledge of Regulatory principles.* Working with policies, procedures and SOP’s.* Comprehensive understanding of regulatory activities and how they impact other projects and/or processes.* General knowledge of national legislation and regulations relating to medicinal products.* General awareness of the registration procedures/challenges in the region for CTAs, MAs and all lifecycle management activities.* Knowledge and experience in the international regulatory environment relevant for product area and development stage.* Understanding of drug development.**Others*** Demonstrate strong team work ability.* Good communication skills - both oral and written.* Good negotiation and Influencing skills.* Ability to understand and communicate scientific/clinical information.* Ability to resolve conflicts and develop a course of action leading to a beneficial outcome.* Cultural awareness and sensitivity to achieve results across both regional, country and International borders.**Education & Experience (Basic)*** Doctorate degree and 6 years of directly related experience* OR* Master’s degree and 8 years of directly related experience* OR* Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of directly related experience**Education & Experience (Preferred)*** 8-13 years of experience with degree and in-depth regulatory experience and/or related to the region.* In-depth knowledge of regional countries legislation and regulations relating to medicinal products.