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Study Start Up Submissions Manager (Remote Based In Delhi)

Medpace
8+ years
Not Disclosed
Delhi, New Delhi, Remote, India, India
10 May 19, 2026
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid 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

Study Start-Up Submissions Manager – Structured Job Description

Company: Medpace
Function: Site Activation & Maintenance / Clinical Operations
Job ID: 12312
Location: Remote (Based in Delhi, India)
Employment Type: Full-time


Role Summary

The Study Start-Up Submissions Manager will be responsible for managing end-to-end clinical trial start-up and regulatory submission activities in India and across the APAC region. The role focuses on ensuring timely regulatory approvals, effective stakeholder coordination, and compliance with local and regional regulatory requirements, particularly with DCGI/CDSCO processes.


Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Submissions & Approvals

  • Track and follow up on clinical trial submissions with the Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI)

  • Manage regulatory interactions with DCGI and other authorities

  • Ensure timely responses and resolution of regulatory queries

  • Review relevant regulations to proactively address start-up challenges

2. Clinical Trial Start-Up Management

  • Execute end-to-end site activation and study start-up activities across India and APAC

  • Coordinate regulatory, ethics, and site activation timelines

  • Ensure smooth initiation of clinical trials in alignment with study plans

3. Stakeholder Coordination

  • Independently communicate with:

    • Sponsors

    • Clinical trial sites

    • Institutional Review Boards (IRBs) / Ethics Committees (ECs)

    • Regulatory authorities (CDSCO, DCGI)

  • Facilitate meetings and consultations with regulatory bodies as required

4. Document Review & Quality Assurance

  • Perform quality checks on regulatory submission packages

  • Review site essential documents for compliance and completeness

  • Prepare and approve informed consent forms (ICFs)

5. Client & Internal Representation

  • Participate in bid defenses and capability presentations

  • Support audits and regulatory inspections

  • Represent start-up operations in internal and external meetings


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree (Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Medicine, or related field preferred)

  • Minimum 8+ years of experience in regulatory submissions or clinical research

  • Experience with CRO environments preferred

  • Prior experience as CRA or Project Manager is acceptable


Required Experience & Skills

  • Strong hands-on experience with:

    • Regulatory submissions to Ethics Committees (EC) and Regulatory Authorities (RA)

    • CDSCO / DCGI submission processes

  • Strong understanding of clinical trial regulations in India

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills

  • Ability to independently manage regulatory interactions and submissions

  • Experience in preparing, reviewing, and responding to regulatory queries

  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities in start-up environments


Level Expectations

  • RSC Level: Strong local India regulatory experience required

  • RSM Level: Local + APAC regional regulatory experience required


About the Organization

Medpace is a full-service global clinical contract research organization (CRO) supporting Phase I–IV clinical development across therapeutic areas such as oncology, cardiology, metabolic disease, endocrinology, CNS disorders, and infectious diseases.

The company operates across 40+ countries with a strong focus on accelerating safe and effective medical product development through disciplined clinical research execution.


Benefits & Work Environment

  • Flexible remote work structure

  • Competitive compensation and benefits

  • Structured career progression pathways

  • Employee wellness initiatives

  • Global exposure through international clinical programs

  • Recognition as a leading CRO in industry awards and rankings