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Regulatory Affairs Manager Emerging Markets

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Global Regulatory Affairs Manager - International Growth Markets (IGM) - contract job

Your new company
Are you a strategic regulatory professional ready to make a global impact? Our client, a leading pharmaceutical company, is seeking a Global Regulatory Affairs Manager to join their high-performing team. This is a unique opportunity to shape regulatory strategies across 70+ International Growth Markets (IGM) including Asia-Pacific (APAC), Latin America (LATAM), and Central & Eastern Europe (CEEU).
Your new role

  • Represent IGM as a core member of Global Regulatory Project Teams, with accountability for 1-3 marketed products.
  • Develop and implement regulatory strategies to support Lifecycle Management (LCM) and ensure compliance with evolving global regulations.
  • Lead the preparation and execution of regulatory submissions across IGM regions, including safety updates, renewals, and variations.
  • Oversee and manage the performance of external vendors to ensure timely, high-quality submissions.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with affiliates, artwork teams, pharmacovigilance, and supply chain to maintain product availability and patient safety.
  • Prepare for the implementation of Veeva Vault as a regulatory document management system.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to global process enhancements.



What you'll need to succeed
In order to be considered for this remote Global Regulatory Affairs Manager contract job, you must have proven experience in global regulatory affairs, ideally with exposure to IGM regions and a strong understanding of LCM activities, regulatory submissions, and global compliance standards. All Regulatory Affairs Manager applying must have experience working with CROs/vendors and cross-functional teams and familiarity with Veeva Vault or similar regulatory systems is a plus.

What you'll get in return

  • Be at the forefront of global expansion, supporting regulatory activities in 70+ dynamic markets.
  • Work on marketed products with real-world impact, ensuring patients across the globe have access to life-changing therapies.

Join a collaborative, forward-thinking team with a strong focus on innovation, compliance, and strategic execution

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
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