Asst. Manager
Meril
- Vapi, Gujarat
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Regulatory Strategy & Compliance:
- Develop and implement regulatory strategies tailored to specific global markets (e.g., Health Canada, ANVISA in Brazil, TGA in Australia, SFDA in Saudi Arabia, PMDA in Japan, and CFDA in China).
- Stay updated with each region's specific medical device registration requirements, guidelines, and regulatory frameworks, including their unique classifications and submission types.
- Coordinate and guide product compliance with international standards, such as ISO 13485, GHTF (Global Harmonization Task Force), and IMDRF (International Medical Device Regulators Forum).
- Submission & Documentation:
- Prepare, compile, and submit documentation for product registrations, renewals, and modifications for countries like Canada, China, Brazil, Japan, India, Australia, and others.
- Ensure accurate translation and localization of documents as required for regulatory submissions in different markets.
- Work with local consultants, distributors, or regulatory partners to facilitate registration in specific countries.
- Liaison with Global Regulatory Authorities:
- Act as the primary point of contact with regulatory authorities in key regions such as ANVISA (Brazil), CFDA (China), PMDA (Japan), Health Canada, CDSCO (India), and TGA (Australia).
- Respond to regulatory authority questions, audits, and requests for additional information in a timely and effective manner.
- Maintain relationships with international regulatory bodies, consultants, and distributors to ensure smooth communication and regulatory pathways.
- Compliance Monitoring & Market Surveillance:
- Monitor ongoing regulatory changes and emerging requirements in non-EU and non-US markets.
- Ensure the company’s products comply with country-specific post-market surveillance, vigilance, and adverse event reporting requirements.
- Support regulatory audits and inspections by foreign regulatory agencies and notified bodies.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with internal teams (e.g., R&D, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Legal) to collect and review the necessary technical documents, clinical trial data, product specifications, and test reports for regulatory submissions.
- Assist marketing and commercial teams by providing guidance on compliant labeling, advertising, and packaging material for each region.
- Product Modifications & Renewals:
- Manage the regulatory submissions for product modifications and changes (e.g., design updates, manufacturing changes) across different global markets.
- Ensure timely renewal of product registrations and licenses to prevent market disruptions.
- Regulatory Intelligence & Risk Management:
- Conduct regulatory intelligence and provide guidance on new regulatory trends, policies, and challenges in global markets.
- Assist in identifying regulatory risks and opportunities in new markets for product expansion.
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field.
- 7-8 years of experience in product registration for medical devices, with a focus on global markets (excluding US FDA and CE markets).
- Familiarity with key regulatory frameworks and authorities in international markets like Health Canada, ANVISA (Brazil), CFDA (China), PMDA (Japan), CDSCO (India), and others.
- Strong knowledge of ISO 13485, GHTF/IMDRF guidelines, and other international medical device standards.
- Excellent project management, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience working with regional consultants and third-party representatives for regulatory submissions.
- Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) for international markets is a plus.