Associate II – Reg CMC Strategy
- India - Chennai

Our Purpose
Our Values
Pfizer Research & Development
Benefits
Individual Contributor – responsible for own work (requiring periodic review) under general supervision:
Renewals CMC Responsibilities:
Demonstrates Strong Knowledge and Understanding of Process Principles and Concepts; Activities Include, but Are Not Limited to:
- Manages day‑to‑day work activities associated with assigned renewal applications within agreed‑upon timelines; utilizes Pfizer systems (e.g., PEARL, GDMS, PDM, SPA), as appropriate.
- Develops renewal regulatory strategies while considering registered content, in collaboration with GRS‑CMC and Group lead.
- Prepares CMC contributions for renewal applications for assigned products across global markets; authors and/or compiles renewal documentation (e.g., Module 1, Module 2.3.S/P, and Module 3.2.S/P/R/A) under the guidance of GRS‑CMC and/or Group lead and within agreed timelines.
- Coordinates Module 1 and Module 3.2.R ancillary documents, as needed.
- Reviews technical and supporting information for submission to support renewal applications.
- Develops technical justifications for changes for agency submissions, as required.
- Supports authoring of query and/or commitment management in collaboration with GRS‑CMC.
- Liaises with Pfizer Global Supply and other support functions, as needed.
- Reviews and applies relevant regulatory guidelines for authoring renewal documentation.
- Makes decisions to resolve minor issues in standard situations in accordance with guidance and policies; escalates complex issues and identified risks to GRS‑CMC, line manager, and/or appropriate leadership.
- Coordinates internal document review and sign‑off activities.
- Utilizes Pfizer systems (e.g., PEARL, GDMS, PDM, SPA, Veeva) to build expertise and may begin guiding or mentoring colleagues within the Renewals and/or cross‑global brand teams.
- Ensures compliance with assigned PLAs, Pfizer compliance training requirements, and Activity Tracker updates.
Individual Contributor – responsible for own work (requiring periodic review) under general supervision:
Annual Report CMC Responsibilities:
- Manages day-to-day regulatory activities associated with assigned Annual Reports within agreed upon timelines.
- Reviews changes made during the reporting period for completeness and accuracy. Develops initial Annual Report regulatory strategy while considering registered content and seeks endorsement by the GRS-CMC.
- Authors and/or compiles CMC contributions based on changes made during the appropriate reporting period, i.e. Module 1 & 3 under the guidance from the GRS-CMC as appropriate and within agreed timelines.
- Reviews all appropriate systems for post approval changes submitted and approved along with commitments made and fulfilled
- Reviews technical/supportive information for submission to support AR changes
- Manages and reviews stability contributions for accuracy and consistency with commitments
- Reviews and apply current Agency’s regulatory guidelines to confirm Annual Reportable filing classifications.
- Develops technical justification of change for agency submission as needed
- Updates impacted dossier components as needed
- Coordinates M3.2.R Ancillary documents as needed
- Escalates delays in timelines and flags identified risks to the GRS-CMC and/or appropriate leadership
- Coordinates internal document review and required approval sign off’s.
- Utilizes Pfizer’s CMC systems, i.e. GDMS, PDM, SPA, Veeva etc., as appropriate.
- Ensures compliance to Pfizer internal procedures and training SOPs (PLA).
QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS
· Preferred Education:
Minimum – Postgraduate in Pharmacy / Science Bachelors or Master (Biotechnology/ Pharmacy/ Science) or Ph. D (Biotechnology/Biological Sciences)
· Preferred Experience:
Minimum 3-5 Years of experience in Pharmaceutical Industry with major experience in Regulatory Affairs group handling new submissions and / or LCM submission to global health authorities especially USFDA, EMA and other EU authorities. Experience in CMC strategy and legislation that pertains to Biologics and Biosimilars is preferable.
· Preferred Attributes:
Good oral and written English communication skills. Good conceptual, analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills. An assertive, take-charge, proven manager with a strong result orientation, positive “can do” attitude, and a sense of urgency to get things done. Can makes decisions to resolve moderately complex problems in standard situations. Makes decisions within guidelines, policies & procedures. Can work independently in ambiguous situations as part of a work team
· Technical Skills:
o Regulatory requirements of post approval changes for global market.
o Oral Solid Dosage form and sterile injectable manufacturing and regulatory data requirements for submission of License Renewals.
Work Location Assignment: On Premise
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Regulatory AffairsBreakthroughs that change patients’ lives
Research confirms what intuition tells us: that purpose-driven companies perform better, are more innovative, attract and retain the best people, and know how to unleash the power of those people. Pfizer’s purpose—Breakthroughs that change patients' lives—fuels everything we do and reflects our passion for building on our legacy as one of the greatest contributors of good to the world.
Each word in our purpose has meaning and reflects the value we strive to bring to patients and society:
“Breakthroughs” - These are the innovations, scientific and commercial, that we seek to deliver every day. All colleagues, regardless of role, level or location, strive for breakthroughs every day.
“Change” - We want to do more than simply improve patients’ medical conditions; we want to dramatically change their lives for the better.
“Patients’ lives” - We consider not only patients, but everyone they touch—including their families, caregivers, and friends—and everything they love to do. It’s an intentionally holistic view.
Our purpose ensures that patients remain at the center of all we do. We live our purpose by sourcing the best science in the world; partnering with others in the healthcare system to improve access to our medicines; using digital technologies to enhance our drug discovery and development, as well as patient outcomes; and leading the conversation to advocate for pro-innovation/pro-patient policies.
Every decision we make and every action we take is done with the patient in mind—and to nurture an environment where breakthroughs can thrive.
Our Values
To fully realize Pfizer’s purpose, we have established a clear set of expectations regarding “what” we need to achieve for patients and “how” we will go about achieving those goals.
The “how” is represented by four simple, powerful values—courage, excellence, equity, and joy—that define our company and our culture.
Courage: Breakthroughs start by challenging convention, especially in the face of uncertainty or adversity. This happens when we think big, speak up, and are decisive.
Excellence: We can only change patients’ lives when we perform at our best together. This happens when we focus on what matters, agree who does what, and measure our outcomes.
Equity: We believe that every person deserves to be seen, heard, and cared for. This happens when we are inclusive, act with integrity, and reduce healthcare disparities.
Joy: We give ourselves to our work, but it also gives to us. We find joy when we take pride, recognize one another, and have fun.
Pfizer Research & Development
Pfizer Research & Development serves as the beating heart of Pfizer's trailblazing product pipeline, the essence of our mission to bring life-changing medicines to the world.
With an unwavering commitment to innovation, we use a multidisciplinary approach that blends scientific expertise, cutting-edge technologies, and strategic collaborations, igniting a powerful engine that propels groundbreaking discoveries into life-saving treatments for patients in need.
Through our relentless pursuit of progress, we envision a future where cutting-edge medicines pave the way to healthier, happier lives worldwide.
Benefits at Pfizer
Pfizer offers competitive compensation and benefits programs designed to meet the diverse needs of our colleagues. Our Pay for Performance Philosophy and Practices reward colleagues based on the contributions they make to our business.
Our Competitive Benefits Programs help our colleagues by:
- Promoting Health and Wellness to help colleagues maintain and improve their physical and mental wellbeing. Pfizer offerings include health and disability insurance, preventative health programs, medical screenings, free or reduced-cost vaccinations, discounts on Pfizer products, mental health support, nutrition and fitness counseling and more.
- Strengthening Colleagues’ Financial Security by providing company contributions to retirement plans, life insurance and financial planning education to help colleagues achieve their financial goals.
- Providing Benefits and Time off for the Moments that Matter to ensure Pfizer colleagues have the time away from the office to recharge, recover and return to work as the best version of themselves. Vacation, Holiday time and Sick time are just the beginning, with a 12 week parental leave policy for both parents of a new born, 10 day of caregiver leave for those times when your family needs you whether it’s a child, spouse or parent, bereavement leave, and additional country-specific programs.
- And so much more, depending on your country and site, Pfizer offers childcare facilities or discount programs, on-site health and/or fitness centers, movement and mindfulness solutions, “Log in for your Day” work flexibility and so much more.
For U.S. based jobs, view an overview of Pfizer’s U.S. benefits program (opens in a new window)
