The job description is as below:
Purpose of the Role
To ensure timely accurate compliant and scientifically justified responses to regulatory and customer queries related to pharmaceutical and medical device testing in alignment with global regulatory and accreditation requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Regulatory Query Management
Receive log track and respond to regulatory queries including US FDA (483) DI queries general correspondence EU-GMP / PIC/S ISO/IEC 17025 & ISO 9001 auditors CDSCO WHO-GMP ANVISA TGA NABL assessments Sponsor / MAH / Manufacturer technical queries. Ensure responses are technically sound data-backed and within committed timelines.
2. Scientific & Technical Justification
Draft scientifically justified responses related to test methods validation/verification OOS OOT deviations investigations Data Integrity (ALCOA) instrument calibration & qualification environmental monitoring & utilities data (if applicable). Coordinate with Analytical Microbiology and Engineering teams for factual inputs.
3. Compliance & Documentation
Ensure all responses comply with approved SOPs test methods and regulatory commitments. Laboratory accreditation scope (ISO/IEC 17025). Maintain complete traceability of queries supporting documents and final approved responses. Archive responses as part of quality records.
4. Cross-Functional Coordination
Interface with QA QC Microbiology Validation Regulatory Affairs (client or internal) IT/Data Integrity teams. Escalate critical compliance risks to QA Head promptly.
5. CAPA & Continuous Improvement
Identify trends in regulatory queries. Support initiation of CAPA Change Control or Risk Assessment where gaps are identified. Participate in management reviews and audit preparedness activities.
Confidentiality & Ethics
Ensure strict adherence to confidentiality agreements (NDA) data security and information integrity. Maintain impartiality as per public testing laboratory requirements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
% of queries responded within committed timelines
Zero critical observations due to inadequate responses
Regulatory acceptance rate of responses
Reduction in repeat or similar regulatory queries
JOB SPECIFICATION (JS)
Educational Qualification:
/ / / (Chemistry Microbiology Biotechnology Pharmaceutical Sciences)
Additional certification in Regulatory Affairs / Quality / ISO 17025 preferred
Experience:
38 years experience in Contract / Public Testing Laboratory or Pharmaceutical or Medical Device QA / QC / RA.
Hands-on exposure to Regulatory audits Regulatory correspondence and query handling.
Regulatory Knowledge (Mandatory):
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 ISO 9001 US FDA (CFR Partsawareness level) EU-GMP / PIC/S WHO-GMP NABL requirements.
Basic understanding of Medical Device regulations (ISO 13485 MDR awareness).
Technical Competencies:
Strong understanding of analytical & microbiological testing method validation/verification OOS/OOT investigations data integrity principles (ALCOA).
Ability to interpret test data audit observations and regulatory expectations.
Behavioral & Professional Skills:
Excellent written communication (technical & regulatory English) strong analytical and documentation skills.
Ability to work under regulatory timelines high attention to detail and compliance mindset.
Professional judgment and ethical integrity.
Authorization & Accountability:
Authorized to draft regulatory and customer responses.
Not authorized to commit regulatory positions or policy changes without QA Head approval.
Fully accountable for accuracy completeness and traceability of responses.
Training Requirements:
Induction training on ISO/IEC 17025 ISO 9001 Data Integrity regulatory communication.
Periodic refresher training on global regulatory updates and audit response best practices
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Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority