Senior Officer, Regulatory Operations (eCTD Publishing)

Location
India
Workplace
On-site

About this role

  • Having good knowledge of the regulatory guidelines related to eCTD publishing and submissions, mainly ICH M4, M8 and FDA eCTD guidances.

  • Prepare, compile, and publish high‑quality eCTD sequences for ANDAs/NDAs/Amendments/Supplements in alignment with USFDA eCTD technical specifications and ICH guidelines. 

  • Own Module 1 (US‑regional) requirements and ensure correct placement/metadata for cover letters, forms (356h), labeling (SPL), REMS, correspondence, and ESG submission properties. 

  • Ensure accuracy and consistency across Module 2 summaries and Module 3 (CMC/Quality), with correct granularity, file naming, and document locations per eCTD backbone. 

  • Execute precise PDF publishing standards: pagination, bookmarks, hyperlinks, table of contents, headers/footers, legibility, OCR, and accessibility compliance. 

  • Perform end‑to‑end pre‑publish checks and validations; resolve all technical errors/warnings; troubleshoot link/file/path, STF, and schema issues prior to finalization. 

  • Manage lifecycle operations (new, replace, append, delete) with proper leaf tracking and sequence continuity, maintaining audit trails and version control. 

  • Define and maintain sequence metadata (submission type, sequence number, submission description, related sequence references) with zero‑defect accuracy. 

  • Coordinate cross‑functionally with Regulatory, CMC, Nonclinical/Clinical, and Labeling teams to secure submission‑ready documents on time. 

  • Prepare and submit through FDA ESG, monitor and interpret ACK1/ACK2/ACK3, and rapidly address transmission errors with IT/ESG support. 

  • Monitor and implement updates to USFDA eCTD Technical Conformance Guide, regional Module 1 specs, validation rules, and eCTD v4.0 transition requirements. 

  • Execute Study Tagging Files (STFs) where applicable; validate structure and relationships for quality/nonclinical/clinical study sections. 

  • Establish timelines and critical paths for sequence readiness; escalate any risks/hurdle with mitigations during publishing process. 

  • Support health authority communications: track correspondence, upload/view responses in the correct leaf nodes, and manage meeting packages and minutes in eCTD format. 

  • Conduct root‑cause analysis for recurring validation failures; implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPA) to enhance first‑time‑right submissions.

Qualifications

Education:
  • B. Pharm B. Pharm - Required
  • M. Pharm M. Pharm - Preferred
Experience:
  • 1 year or more in 1 - 4 Years
Specialized Knowledge: Licenses:

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