RA CMC Manager

Novartis

5 - 10 years

Hyderabad

Posted: 21/05/2025

Job Description

Summary

-Responsible for regulatory activities specifically related to chemistry, manufacturing, and control (CMC). Activities such as the preparation & publication of REG CMC documentation for submissions to Health Authorities. In addition interact with HA's on REG CMC questions to support new product or post marketed launches.

About the Role

Major accountabilities:

  • Formulate and lead global CMC regulatory strategy with a focus on innovation, maximizing the business benefit balanced with regulatory compliance -Lead and implement all global CMC submission activities (planning, authoring, reviewing, coordination, submission) for assigned projects/products.
  • Identify the required documentation and any content, quality and/or timelines issues for global submissions and negotiate the delivery of approved technical source documents in accordance with project timelines.
  • Author and/or review high-quality CMC documentation for HA submission, applying agreed CMC global regulatory strategies, current regulatory trends and guidelines.
  • Ensure technical congruency and regulatory compliance, meeting agreed upon timelines and e-publishing requirements.
  • Prepare and communicate CMC Risk Management Assessments, contingency plans, and lessons learned on major submissions and escalate with management as appropriate.
  • Initiate and lead Health Authority interactions and negotiations as appropriate; setting objectives, preparing briefing books, coordinating and planning rehearsals and risk mitigation plans.
  • Reporting of technical complaints / adverse events / special case scenarios related to Novartis products within 24 hours of receipt -Distribution of marketing samples (where applicable)

Key performance indicators:

  • Produces high quality strategic project documentation and presentations; no late changes in strategy due to inadequate prior evaluation.
  • No delays in approvals of clinical studies, global registration dossiers or variations due to late or inadequate submission documentation on matters within RA CMC control.
  • Delivers reliable, timely and accurate information / communication about project specific issues within own department and to key stakeholders -RA CMC regulatory documentation follows Novartis guidelines and meets regulatory guidelines.
  • Provides high quality regulatory evaluation and strategic advice on time (change control, etc.); regulatory compliance met in all compliance systems.
  • Maintains collaborative partnerships with stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements:
Work Experience:

  • Cross Cultural Experience.
  • Operations Management and Execution.
  • Collaborating across boundaries.
  • Project Management.

Skills:

  • Change Control.
  • Cross-Functional Teams.
  • Documentation Management.
  • Negotiation Skills.
  • Project Management.
  • Regulatory Compliance.
  • Risk Assessment.
  • Risk Management.

Languages :

  • English.

Why Novartis: Helping people with disease and their families takes more than innovative science. It takes a community of smart, passionate people like you. Collaborating, supporting and inspiring each other. Combining to achieve breakthroughs that change patients’ lives. Ready to create a brighter future together? https://www.novartis.com/about/strategy/people-and-culture

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About Company

Novartis is a leading global healthcare company headquartered in Basel, Switzerland. It specializes in the research, development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative pharmaceuticals. Formed in 1996 through the merger of Ciba-Geigy and Sandoz, Novartis focuses on areas such as oncology, neuroscience, immunology, cardiovascular diseases, and gene therapies.With a strong commitment to scientific innovation, Novartis invests heavily in R&D and collaborates with biotech companies and academic institutions worldwide. The company operates in over 140 countries and serves millions of patients globally. Novartis is also known for its efforts in access to medicine, using programs like Novartis Access and Novartis Foundation to support underserved populations.

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