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Regulatory Operations Specialist Ii

Fortrea
Fortrea
4-7 years
Not Disclosed
Mumbai, India
8 May 11, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Job Title

Regulatory Operations Specialist II

Company

Fortrea

Location

Mumbai, India

Employment Type

Full-time


Job Overview

This role focuses on laboratory instrument lifecycle management and regulatory compliance in a cGMP (current Good Manufacturing Practices) environment. You will support quality systems, validation activities, and regulatory documentation related to pharmaceutical development and manufacturing.


Key Responsibilities

1. Laboratory Instrument Lifecycle Management

  • Manage full lifecycle of lab instruments:

    • Installation

    • Qualification

    • Maintenance

  • Ensure instruments and software meet regulatory and internal standards

  • Review instrument specifications against USP/EP standards


2. Validation & Quality Systems

  • Prepare and review:

    • SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

    • Validation Master Plans (VMP)

    • Protocols and cGMP documents

  • Support equipment qualification and validation activities

  • Maintain Preventive Maintenance schedules and asset records (e.g., eCMMS systems)


3. Compliance & Data Integrity

  • Conduct data integrity assessments of computerized systems

  • Handle non-conformance reports

  • Manage change control processes

  • Implement corrective and preventive actions (CAPA)

  • Support internal and external audits


4. Regulatory & Documentation Activities

  • Manage import/export licenses and related regulatory documentation

  • Handle NOCs (No Objection Certificates) and import certificates

  • Support regulatory compliance across product lifecycle stages

  • Maintain documentation trackers and quality metrics


5. Digital & Process Improvement

  • Support digital transformation in equipment lifecycle systems

  • Improve efficiency in regulatory and quality workflows

  • Identify process gaps and implement corrective solutions


6. Collaboration & Stakeholder Support

  • Coordinate with internal teams (ECLs, QA, regulatory teams)

  • Assist in onboarding and training junior staff

  • Communicate updates with clients and internal stakeholders

  • Support audits and inspections


Required Qualifications

One of the following:

  • Bachelor’s / Master’s / PhD in Pharmacy or related science

  • OR Engineering / B.Tech / Packaging / Polymer / Printing background

  • OR equivalent experience (4–7 years)


Required Experience

  • 4–7 years in relevant fields such as:

    • Regulatory Affairs

    • Quality Assurance

    • Analytical science

    • Pharmaceutical manufacturing or development

    • Packaging/material science


Required Skills

Technical Skills

  • Understanding of:

    • cGMP (Good Manufacturing Practices)

    • GxP guidelines

    • ICH-GCP guidelines

    • Pharmaceutical lifecycle processes

  • Experience with:

    • Document management systems

    • Regulatory information systems

    • Microsoft Office tools


Core Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Attention to detail and quality focus

  • Good organizational and time management skills

  • Ability to work independently under deadlines

  • Process improvement mindset


Soft Skills

  • Strong communication skills

  • Leadership and mentoring ability

  • Proactive and ownership-driven approach

  • Team collaboration

  • Ability to handle multiple priorities


Preferred Skills

  • Regulatory Affairs certification or diploma

  • Experience with MIS / regulatory IT systems

  • Exposure to digital transformation in pharma systems

  • Strong root cause analysis capability


Work Environment

  • Office-based or remote flexible setup

  • May require travel based on business needs

  • Pharmaceutical regulatory and quality-focused environment


Role Summary (Simple Explanation)

This is a mid-level regulatory quality operations role focused on:

  • Managing lab instruments and validation systems

  • Ensuring pharmaceutical compliance (GMP/GxP)

  • Handling audits, documentation, and regulatory approvals

  • Supporting digital systems and process improvements

  • Working in pharma manufacturing and quality environments


Key Insight

  • This is not a fresher role

  • Requires 4–7 years experience

  • Strongly aligned with QA, validation, or regulatory operations in pharma industry