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What You’ll be Doing:
The Sr. Manager of Regulatory Affairs will spearhead all regulatory compliance and safety reviews for the brand’s new product development launch calendar while maintaining compliance across the existing product portfolio. This role is critical in ensuring that all our beauty products meet local, national, and international regulatory standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the beauty industry's regulatory landscape, including MOCRA, international registration, and a strong background in quality assurance and control. They will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including legal, product development, and brand management, to ensure that all products are safe, effective, and fully compliant in all markets.
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Regulatory Affairs Professional leading “GCC and Algeria Cluster” at EVA Pharma | Bsc. Pharmacy | On-going MBA at AAST | On-Going PMP at AmCham | CTD | eCTD (Extedo)
Regulatory affairs department is the link between the operation departments and the marketing, commercial bodies, ensuring the compliance with the guidelines set by various health authority.
Regulatory affairs person must understand, be in sync and get aligned with the operation departments (production, QA, QC, Supply chain & R&D) with all the changes and variation cycles in the product formula, while keeping an eye on the potentional impact of the marketing, launch of the product in the market with the agreement of both marketing and commercial teams.
It is easy to read the checklist of new dossier submission or variation and prepare the needed documents according to each health authority guidelines but it is challenging to have all the parties aligned, therefore, regulatory affairs executive should be aware of all impacts that may be arised throughout the process.
I was once asked in a job interview why I like Regulatory Affairs.
Honestly, I wasn’t prepared for the question.
So, I paused and said the first thing that came to my mind.
I like it because I’m at the center of the whole process of getting a product to market. This role helps me understand how every department contributes to the process.
My interviewer smiled and agreed, saying that’s exactly why they like it too.
So, I got the job 🙂
But that’s not the point of this post. The real focus here is why Regulatory Affairs is so central to the operation.
The answer is simple, we provide guidance for every department.
Below, I’ll share some of the departments I regularly worked with and the kinds of conversations we had.
• 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗠𝗖: My core team that enabled me to submit applications (new marketing authorization or variation packages).
• 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 department is responsible for monitoring the safety of medicines. Once a need occurs to change product information, RA managers ensure submission of safety-relevant variations by following very strict authority deadlines.
• 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is a window to customers and licensors. I could get involved in the process of in-licensing and out-licensing very early on.
• 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 & 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: As part of the Quality management system, I was involved in the Change Management since I had to manage the life-cycle of my product portfolio.
• 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻: Without aligning with this team, it was mostly impossible to submit product information relevant changes.
• 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: I was in constant contact to accomplish the target launch dates.
Who do you engage with most frequently in your daily work?
Ceren's post is thought-provoking and sparked some reflections of mine.
Which teams do I engage with the most in my current role?
As a global RA, except for the routine registration processes, I have met specific challenges in global projects.
1. regulatory gaps - BD, R&D, QA and QC, Plasma Management Centre (PMC).
* Despite the strict regulatory environment for medicines in China, Chinese regulations are not widely recognized globally. Some regulations are unique and differ significantly from widely accepted authorities like the EMA and FDA, leading to a series of regulatory reforms in export projects. Beyond collaborating with the Quality departments and negotiating with foreign distributors, I have engaged from the very start of a product's life - the R&D stage - to develop strategies that mitigate potential regulatory gaps in future global projects.
* Notably, this kind of issue will be alleviated with the release of the 2025 version of the Chinese Pharmacopoeia (ChP), which aligns more closely with the EP, significantly simplifying the export of medicines to China. Additionally, with the government’s recent efforts on globalization and the high demand driven by China's large population, the Chinese healthcare market has big potential.
2. Coordination for GMP inspection/audit - Manufacturing, Quality
* While China's cGMP is heavily aligned with EU GMP - especially in Annex 1 for sterile products - passing inspection/audit from local authorities is still required in most export projects. This leads to personnel assignments and potential GMP corrections according to local regulations, although exemptions can be negotiated in certain cases.
3. Supply - BD, Manufacturing
* Certain plasma products are in high demand in domestic market due to the shortage of source plasma and manufacturing process constraints. Timely communication with both BD and Manufacturing departments is critical.
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RA is a role far beyond dossier preparation and submission. Regulatory intelligence spans the entire lifecycle of a product and serves a critical function in shaping platform knowledge.
Through deeper and more frequent cross-departmental collaboration, I am grateful for the opportunity to learn how different teams contribute to the journey of a product to patients. Meanwhile, through the increased involvement and collaboration with CMC teams, I have come to realize that regulatory compliance is not just a matter of documentation, but also a critical component of quality assurance in actual manufacturing process.
I was once asked in a job interview why I like Regulatory Affairs.
Honestly, I wasn’t prepared for the question.
So, I paused and said the first thing that came to my mind.
I like it because I’m at the center of the whole process of getting a product to market. This role helps me understand how every department contributes to the process.
My interviewer smiled and agreed, saying that’s exactly why they like it too.
So, I got the job 🙂
But that’s not the point of this post. The real focus here is why Regulatory Affairs is so central to the operation.
The answer is simple, we provide guidance for every department.
Below, I’ll share some of the departments I regularly worked with and the kinds of conversations we had.
• 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗠𝗖: My core team that enabled me to submit applications (new marketing authorization or variation packages).
• 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 department is responsible for monitoring the safety of medicines. Once a need occurs to change product information, RA managers ensure submission of safety-relevant variations by following very strict authority deadlines.
• 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is a window to customers and licensors. I could get involved in the process of in-licensing and out-licensing very early on.
• 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗹 & 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲: As part of the Quality management system, I was involved in the Change Management since I had to manage the life-cycle of my product portfolio.
• 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻: Without aligning with this team, it was mostly impossible to submit product information relevant changes.
• 𝗟𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁: I was in constant contact to accomplish the target launch dates.
Who do you engage with most frequently in your daily work?
Docteur en Génie des Procédés et Biotechnologie
❚ Consultant Senior Commissioning, Qualification et Validation (Équipements, HVAC, Procédés et utilités)
❚ Chercheur Scientifique, Formateur et Conférencier
Challenges to the Regulatory Affairs Profession
It will be understandable that the regulatory affairs challenges emerge from multi-dimensional characteristics of the profession:
* Dealing with people with diverse backgrounds, skills, cultures, and personalities.
* Receiving input from various departments within the organization about product attribute specifications to fulfill regulatory requirements
* Guided by multiple regulatory guidelines that are continuously updating
* Processes are time-framed; therefore, a quick response is required with maximum quality.
To handle these challenges, regulatory affairs professionals need to acquire and develop the following qualifications:
* Excellent navigation skills to keep updated with all new guidelines and regulations
* Well-organized with appropriate time management.
* Outstanding communication and negotiation skills
* Proactive, to be always prepared for emerging events and continuous changes.
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A Glimpse Into the Daily Life of a Regulatory Affairs Specialist 🏢💊
As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, my day often looks like this—surrounded by documents, guidelines, and a good cup of coffee ☕.
Working in this field requires a sharp eye for detail, a deep understanding of regulations, and a commitment to ensuring that every product complies with the latest standards ✅.
Whether it’s reviewing product dossiers, managing submissions, or keeping up with ever-changing regulatory landscapes, no two days are the same. It’s challenging, yet incredibly rewarding to know that the work we do helps bring safe and effective products to the market 💡.
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Docteur en Génie des Procédés et Biotechnologie
❚ Consultant Senior Commissioning, Qualification et Validation (Équipements, HVAC, Procédés et utilités)
❚ Chercheur Scientifique, Formateur et Conférencier
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