Job Summary :
We are seeking a highly experienced RA (Regulatory Affairs) Program Manager to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of regulatory affairs projects in APAC ( including Japan ). The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience with RA Program management within pharmaceutical industry, Should have at least 7 years of experience in RA programs or projects management for Japan, a good understanding of RA requirements for NDA preparation and submission to PMDA, good understanding of MAH responsibilities, and post-marketing RA lifecycle management.
The Program Manager will be the liaison between the client and cross-functional team and will ensure that all deliverables are prepared and completed according to the approved timelines.
Key & Project Management :
- Lead end-to-end RA projects and programs from planning phase, through execution phase till closure.
- Serve as the primary contact for Japan-related regulatory projects with GRP senior management and client.
- Develop project plans, project trackers of deliverables, risk mitigation strategies, and timelines for each project .
- Schedule weekly or biweekly meeting with clients to give them projects updates.
- Prepare meeting presentations and meeting minutes for every meeting with client
- Track and monitor the completion of deliverables and pending actions with both client and GRP project's team.
- Maintain documentation : Gantt charts, project trackers, weekly reports and timesheets for project members.
- Track and Maintain KPIs for each projects including GRP members KPIs
- Maintain Project deadline
- Must have experience and good understanding of using smartsheet in project management .
- Shall generate monthly reports on status of each project using smartsheet.
- Shall generate monthly timesheets for all project members using smartsheet
- Lead Communication with all stakeholders
- Manage Disaster Escalation
Regulatory Affairs Support :
Coordinate regulatory submissions : J-NDA, variations, MAH transfers, etc.Support CTD module preparation, document QC, and regulatory review.Monitor Japan regulatory landscape (PMDA, MHLW) and ensure compliance.Align local project strategies with global regulatory goals.Required Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field.7+ years in regulatory affairs project management in pharma industry (at least 3 years in RA projects with Japan-focused).Familiarity with GVP / GMP / GCP, MHLW guidelines.PMP or PRINCE2 certification is a plus.Previous Smartsheet experience (3 years minimum)Advanced degree (MS, PharmD, PhD) preferred.(ref : iimjobs.com)