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Senior Regulatory Operations Specialist I

Fortrea
2+ years
Not Disclosed
Pune, India
1 June 5, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Medical Terminology, mRS and EQ-5D-5L., Narrative Writing

Senior Regulatory Operations Specialist I

Location: Pune, India
Work Mode: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Job Requisition ID: 262893
Application Deadline: June 6, 2026


Position Summary

The Senior Regulatory Operations Specialist I is responsible for supporting global regulatory affairs operations through the preparation, compilation, review, and maintenance of Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC) documentation and other regulatory submissions. The role supports pharmaceutical product registrations, post-approval lifecycle management, labeling activities, supplier coordination, stability assessments, change control evaluations, and regulatory compliance initiatives.

This position also requires Japanese language expertise to support communication with Japanese regulatory authorities, suppliers, and cross-functional stakeholders, including translation and business correspondence activities.


Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Documentation & Submission Support

  • Prepare, compile, review, and maintain CMC and regulatory documentation for:

    • New product registrations

    • Regulatory submissions

    • Product lifecycle maintenance

    • Post-approval variations and amendments

  • Ensure submission packages comply with global regulatory requirements and internal quality standards.

  • Support regulatory filing activities across international markets.


CMC Documentation Management

  • Prepare and maintain:

    • Raw Material Specifications

    • Packaging Material Specifications

    • Product Specifications

    • Supporting Technical Documents

  • Review regulatory documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.

  • Support specification development and scientific justification activities.


Change Control & Regulatory Impact Assessment

  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams to assess regulatory impact of:

    • Manufacturing changes

    • Process modifications

    • Supplier changes

    • Product quality events

  • Participate in change control evaluations and implementation planning.

  • Support documentation associated with:

    • OOS (Out of Specification) investigations

    • OOT (Out of Trend) investigations

    • Product quality deviations

    • Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)


Labeling Operations Support

  • Support creation, review, and maintenance of:

    • Global Labeling Documents

    • Labeling Change Packages

    • Quality Control Reviews

    • Product Information Updates

  • Ensure labeling documentation remains compliant with regulatory requirements.


Stability & Technical Evaluation

  • Support stability program activities including:

    • Stability Data Review

    • Stability Trend Analysis

    • Stability Report Preparation

  • Perform:

    • Dissolution Profile Evaluation

    • Product Performance Assessments

    • Scientific Data Interpretation


Regulatory Research & Scientific Support

  • Conduct scientific literature searches and regulatory intelligence activities.

  • Prepare regulatory support documents for:

    • Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs)

    • Excipients

    • Drug Products

  • Analyze regulatory requirements and support submission strategies.


Supplier & Business Operations Support

  • Support:

    • Supplier Data Management

    • Purchase Order (PO) Creation

    • Business Plan File Maintenance

    • Financial Data Management Activities

  • Coordinate with vendors and internal departments to maintain regulatory compliance.


Import License & Regulatory Coordination

  • Coordinate documentation related to:

    • Import Licenses

    • Regulatory Investigations

    • Compliance Reports

    • Regulatory Correspondence

  • Maintain records and ensure proper document management practices.

  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders throughout regulatory processes.


Quality Systems & Compliance

  • Support laboratory quality and compliance initiatives.

  • Participate in:

    • Computerized System Validation (CSV)

    • System Qualification Activities

    • Software Upgrade Assessments

    • Validation Documentation

  • Ensure compliance with:

    • GMP Requirements

    • Regulatory Guidelines

    • Internal SOPs

    • Quality Standards


Japanese Regulatory & Communication Support

Language Requirement

  • Minimum JLPT N3 Certification (mandatory).

  • Strong proficiency in:

    • Japanese Business Communication

    • Business Email Writing

    • Professional Correspondence

Responsibilities

  • Support communication with Japanese regulatory agencies and suppliers.

  • Translate regulatory and technical documents:

    • Japanese → English

    • English → Japanese

  • Coordinate with Japan-based stakeholders and Regulatory Affairs teams.

  • Facilitate effective communication across global teams.


Educational Qualifications

Required

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in:

  • Pharmacy (B.Pharm / M.Pharm)

  • Pharmaceutical Sciences

  • Life Sciences

  • Chemistry

  • Biotechnology

  • Related Scientific Discipline


Experience Requirements

Preferred Experience

Experience in one or more of the following:

  • Regulatory Affairs

  • Regulatory Operations

  • CMC Documentation

  • Pharmaceutical Quality Systems

  • Global Regulatory Submissions

  • Product Lifecycle Management

  • Labeling Operations

  • Change Control Management

  • Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Support