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Dgm/Gm - Global Regulatory Strategist

Sun Pharma
15+ years
Not Disclosed
Gurgaon, India
1 June 4, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: MBBS/MD Skills: CPC Certified, Data Analysis, Document Management, Life Science, Regulatory Compliance, Waterfall Model, Environment, Experiments Design, Health And Safety (Ehs), Laboratory Equipment, Manufacturing Process, Materials Science, Process Simulation, Sop (Standard Operating Procedure), Technical Writing, Wat, GCP guidelines, gmp knowledge, HSE Knowledge , Logistics and Transportation Management, Master Data, Operational Excellence, Sap Erp, supply chain management, Supply Planning, Warehouse Management, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding

DGM / GM – Global Regulatory Strategist (Global Regulatory Lead)

Location: Gurugram, India
Department: Global Regulatory Affairs (GRA)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Company: Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.


Job Summary

The DGM/GM – Global Regulatory Strategist (Global Regulatory Lead) provides strategic leadership for global regulatory activities across assigned pipeline and marketed products within one or more therapeutic areas. The role is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive global regulatory strategies that support product development, registration, lifecycle management, and commercialization across major international markets.

The incumbent serves as the primary regulatory leader and strategic partner for assigned assets, collaborating closely with Clinical Development, Medical Affairs, CMC, Nonclinical, Commercial, Quality, and executive leadership teams. The position also acts as the primary interface with global health authorities, including FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, Health Canada, TGA, and other regulatory agencies.


Key Responsibilities

Global Regulatory Strategy Leadership

  • Develop, implement, and maintain global regulatory strategies for assigned development and marketed products.

  • Provide strategic, tactical, and operational regulatory leadership throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Ensure alignment of regulatory strategies with overall business, clinical development, and commercial objectives.

  • Identify optimal global registration pathways to achieve timely approvals and market access.

  • Evaluate regulatory risks and opportunities and develop mitigation plans.


Asset Leadership & Portfolio Management

  • Serve as the Global Regulatory Lead (GRL) and primary regulatory representative for assigned assets.

  • Act as the "Regulatory Face of the Asset" within cross-functional development teams.

  • Provide regulatory guidance for:

    • New Product Development

    • Lifecycle Management

    • Label Expansion Programs

    • Supplemental Applications

    • Global Registration Activities

  • Support portfolio prioritization and strategic decision-making.


Health Authority Engagement

  • Lead regulatory interactions with global health authorities, including:

    • US FDA

    • EMA

    • MHRA

    • PMDA

    • Health Canada

    • TGA

    • Other Global Regulatory Agencies

  • Develop and execute regulatory agency engagement strategies.

  • Lead preparation and management of:

    • Pre-IND Meetings

    • End-of-Phase Meetings

    • Scientific Advice Meetings

    • Type A/B/C Meetings

    • Regulatory Briefing Packages

    • Agency Responses

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for all regulatory communications.


Regulatory Submission Leadership

  • Oversee preparation, review, and submission of global regulatory applications, including:

    • INDs

    • NDAs

    • BLAs

    • MAAs

    • Supplemental Applications

    • Variations

    • Labeling Updates

    • Post-Approval Submissions

  • Ensure submission quality, consistency, and regulatory compliance.

  • Establish and monitor regulatory submission timelines.

  • Drive execution of global filing strategies.


Regulatory Documentation & Authoring

  • Author and review key regulatory documents and submission components.

  • Lead preparation of:

    • Regulatory Strategy Documents

    • Briefing Books

    • Submission Summaries

    • Health Authority Responses

    • Labeling Documentation

    • Regulatory Position Papers

  • Provide strategic input into clinical, nonclinical, and CMC documentation.


Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate closely with:

  • Clinical Development

  • Medical Affairs

  • Pharmacovigilance

  • Biostatistics

  • Clinical Operations

  • CMC Development

  • Manufacturing

  • Quality Assurance

  • Commercial Teams

  • Legal & Compliance

  • Ensure alignment of regulatory activities with overall development and commercialization plans.

  • Provide regulatory guidance during critical project milestones and governance reviews.


Regulatory Intelligence & Compliance

  • Monitor global regulatory trends, guidelines, policies, and emerging requirements.

  • Evaluate impact of regulatory changes on development programs and marketed products.

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • FDA Regulations

    • EMA Guidelines

    • ICH Requirements

    • Global Regulatory Standards

    • Company SOPs

  • Communicate regulatory developments to stakeholders and leadership teams.


Inspection & Audit Support

  • Review and support responses to:

    • Regulatory Inspections

    • Audit Findings

    • Agency Observations

    • Compliance Assessments

  • Participate in regulatory inspection readiness activities.

  • Ensure implementation of corrective and preventive actions where required.


Licensing & Due Diligence Activities

  • Support business development initiatives through:

    • Regulatory Due Diligence Reviews

    • In-Licensing Assessments

    • Product Acquisition Evaluations

    • Partnership Opportunities

  • Assess regulatory risks and opportunities associated with external assets.


Leadership & People Development

  • Build, mentor, and lead teams of regulatory professionals.

  • Provide coaching, training, and career development support.

  • Allocate resources effectively across programs and priorities.

  • Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

  • Conduct department-level training on regulatory requirements and best practices.


Process Improvement & Governance

  • Contribute to development and enhancement of:

    • Regulatory Procedures

    • SOPs

    • Guidance Documents

    • Best Practices

    • Operational Excellence Initiatives

  • Drive continuous improvement across regulatory operations and strategic planning activities.


Educational Qualifications

Preferred

  • PhD

  • MD

  • PharmD

  • MBA

Acceptable Backgrounds

  • Pharmacy

  • Medicine

  • Life Sciences

  • Biotechnology

  • Regulatory Sciences

  • Related Scientific Disciplines


Experience Requirements

Required

  • 15+ years of progressive experience in Global Regulatory Affairs.

  • Demonstrated leadership in global regulatory strategy development and execution.

  • Significant experience supporting product development and commercialization across major international markets.