Role & responsibilities Regulatory Strategy Development : Develop and implement regulatory strategies for the registration and market access of pharmaceutical products, particularly injectables, in ROW regions including Africa, CIS, LATAM, etc. Monitor and assess regulatory trends, changes in legislation, and health authority requirements in these regions. Identify regulatory pathways for new product launches and lifecycle management of existing products. Regulatory Submissions and Approvals : Prepare and submit regulatory dossiers for new product registrations, variations, and renewals for injectables across multiple jurisdictions (e.g., Africa, CIS, LATAM). Coordinate and manage the submission of regulatory documents (CTDs, eCTDs, dossiers, clinical trial applications) to the relevant health authorities. Facilitate communication with health authorities, responding to queries, and ensuring compliance with regulatory timelines. Compliance Management : Ensure that all pharmaceutical products (particularly injectables) comply with regulatory requirements in target markets across ROW. Review product labeling, packaging, and advertising materials to ensure compliance with local regulatory guidelines. Manage post-market surveillance requirements, including reporting adverse events (AEs), product recalls, or any regulatory non-compliance in the region. Cross-functional Collaboration : Work closely with R&D, Quality Assurance, and Manufacturing teams to ensure that the products meet regulatory requirements throughout the product development lifecycle. Provide regulatory input and support during the product development phase, particularly for injectables, which often require more complex regulatory scrutiny. Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to ensure that product claims and promotional activities align with local regulatory requirements. Regulatory Intelligence : Continuously track and evaluate changes in drug regulations, including GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice), GxP, and other relevant policies across various countries in ROW. Act as the internal subject matter expert on regulatory issues related to injectables in ROW markets. Monitor competitor activities and regulatory trends in the ROW regions, particularly for injectables. Regulatory Affairs Leadership : Lead and manage a team of regulatory professionals across the ROW regions, guiding their work in regulatory submissions and compliance activities. Provide mentoring and training to team members to enhance their regulatory knowledge and skills, particularly in the injectables segment. Risk Management & Problem Solving : Identify and mitigate regulatory risks related to the approval process for injectables in target regions. Address regulatory challenges or delays and take proactive steps to resolve issues, including negotiating with health authorities or addressing deficiencies in submissions. Regulatory Advocacy and Relationship Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with key regulatory authorities in various ROW regions, including ministries of health, regulatory bodies, and industry associations. Represent the company at regulatory meetings, conferences, and workshops related to pharmaceutical regulations and injectables. Documentation & Reporting : Maintain accurate and comprehensive regulatory files and documentation for products, especially injectables, in compliance with regional regulations. Provide regular updates to senior management on regulatory milestones, challenges, and market access status. Preferred candidate profile Must have experience into injectables dosage forms.
