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Regulatory Submissions Associate Manager Ii - Apac

Fortrea
4+ years
INR 10 LPA – 16 LPA
Remote
1 June 17, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Regulatory Submissions Associate Manager II - APAC

Location: Remote India / Sydney / Remote Australia / Remote Malaysia / Auckland
Work Model: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full Time


Job Overview

The Regulatory Submissions Associate Manager II - APAC is responsible for overseeing and managing Regulatory Authority (RA), Independent Review Board (IRB)/Ethics Committee (EC), and Third Body submissions across clinical trial projects within the APAC region. The role involves collaborating with internal stakeholders and clients to ensure regulatory compliance, timely submissions, and successful project delivery within a matrix organization.


Summary of Responsibilities

  • Provide oversight and accountability for RA, IRB/EC, and Third Body submissions across assigned clinical trial projects.

  • Develop submission strategies, timelines, and plans while ensuring deliverables are completed within agreed timelines.

  • Track submission and approval timelines against project milestones using relevant systems and tools.

  • Coordinate responses to regulatory queries and ensure timely resolution.

  • Provide consolidated country-specific regulatory requirements and status updates to project teams and clients.

  • Manage regulatory activities for regional and global projects of varying complexity.

  • Ensure compliance of regulatory deliverables with applicable regulations, guidance documents, and client requirements.

  • Prepare, review, quality check, compile, distribute, maintain, and close regulatory submission packages.

  • Provide regulatory guidance and advice to project teams and clients by maintaining current knowledge of applicable regulations and industry practices.

  • Evaluate the impact of regulatory and clinical changes on assigned projects and products.

  • Liaise with Regulatory Authorities, Ethics Committees, and Third Bodies directly or through local regulatory teams.

  • Support and provide expertise related to EU Clinical Trial Regulation (CTR) and Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS), where applicable.

  • Manage CTIS user access and provide backup support when required.

  • Review and contribute to Start-Up project plans and monitor compliance with regulatory submission requirements.

  • Track and maintain awareness of Green Light (GL) approvals and Site Ready to Enroll (RTE) milestones.

  • Identify, communicate, and escalate risks impacting project timelines and deliverables.

  • Manage project activities in alignment with budget requirements and billing guidelines.

  • Identify out-of-scope activities and notify project leadership accordingly.

  • Participate in quality assurance and risk management initiatives to ensure successful project execution.

  • Support internal audits, external audits, inspections, and resolution of findings.

  • Attend and participate in client meetings, project meetings, Kick-Off Meetings (KOM), Time Expectations Meetings (TEM), and Pre/Post Award Transition (PPAT) meetings.

  • Contribute to process improvement initiatives, SOP development, and operational excellence projects.

  • Mentor junior Site Readiness and Regulatory team members.

  • Perform additional duties as assigned.


Qualifications (Minimum Required)

  • Bachelor's Degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline.

  • Equivalent education and experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.


Experience (Minimum Required)

  • Minimum 4 years of experience within the Pharmaceutical, Biotechnology, CRO, or Clinical Research industry.

  • Hands-on experience in Clinical Trial Regulatory Affairs.

  • Experience managing:

    • Regulatory Authority (RA) submissions

    • Ethics Committee (EC) submissions

    • Institutional Review Board (IRB) submissions

    • Third Body submissions

  • Experience in submission strategy development, planning, timeline management, and execution.

  • Strong expertise in Quality Control (QC) of regulatory submission packages.

  • Excellent organizational and project coordination skills.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.

  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality.