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Krishnaben R. Patel

Carrollton,GA

Summary

Dynamic Regulatory Affairs professional with 2.5 years of hands-on experience supporting U.S FDA submissions, with a strong focus on New Drug Application (NDAs), including combination products. Adept at navigating complex regulatory frameworks, including FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and ISO 13485/14971 standards. Proficient in preparing, compiling, and reviewing high-quality regulatory documentation to support product development, market approval, and post-marketing compliance. Experienced in managing post-approval activities such as labeling updates, CMC amendments, and annual reports in full alignment with FDA requirements. Possess a solid foundation in analytical sciences, with prior lab-based experience in bioequivalence/bioavailability (BE/BA) studies and method validation under GMP/GLP-compliant conditions. Recognized for effectively translating complex scientific data into regulatory narratives and collaborating cross-functionally with QA, R&D, and clinical teams to drive regulatory alignment and project success.

Regulatory professional prepared for role demanding meticulous attention to compliance and regulatory standards. Expertise in managing regulatory submissions and maintaining thorough documentation. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proven ability to interpret regulatory guidelines and communicate effectively with stakeholders.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Regulatory Affairs Associate

Vero Biotech Inc.
01.2023 - Current
  • Led preparation and submissions of FDA regulatory documents including supplements, amendments, PADER, annual reports and life cycle management updates for drug and combination product dossiers.
  • Serve as the regulatory contact for cross-functional teams to provide strategic guidance and ensuring compliance with evolving regulatory requirements
  • Evaluate product labeling and process changes to determine regulatory impact and notification requirements, lead collections and review of supporting documentations.
  • Interpret FDA regulations, implement internal SOPs and ensure adherence to Regulatory Affairs policies and procedures.
  • Oversee regulatory operations activities including document formatting, dossier compilation, hyperlinking and publishing of eCTD submissions.
  • Manage UDI (Unique Device Identification) and GUDID database operations to maintain compliance with medical device regulations.
  • Review and ensure consistency, completeness and technical accuracy of regulatory documentation in support of timely submissions.
  • Support regulatory strategy through life-cycle management, submission planning and coordination with Regulatory Operations and Cross-functional teams
  • Monitor regulatory changes and assess their impact on company operations and submission strategies.
  • Played a key role in pre-audit readiness and mock audits by developing audit response protocols and organizing documentation repositories.
  • Served as primary back-room reviewer during an ISO audit, supporting the audit front room by ensuring proper documentation is provided for the question asked by the auditor.
  • Managed post-approval changes, ensuring all necessary documentation was submitted accurately and on time.
  • Monitored industry trends and regulatory updates, maintaining a strong understanding of current best practices in the field.
  • Played an instrumental role in obtaining approval for multiple products by effectively managing filing timelines and deliverables.

Scientist III, Analytical Research & Development

Amneal Pharmaceuticals
04.2018 - 12.2022
  • Led development, optimization, and validation of robust analytical methods (primarily HPLC and UV-Vis; familiar with GC and LCMS) for active pharmaceutical ingredients, excipients, and oral solid dosage forms, in accordance with ICH, USP/NF and FDA guidelines.
  • Managed in vitro study execution and associated documentations including study protocols, data integrity, and final reports supporting regulatory submission and internal QA requirements.
  • Acted as subject matter expert (SME) for in-vitro permeation study analytical techniques and troubleshooting complex issues in method development and stability testing, contributing to root cause investigation of a failure and method refinement.
  • Mentored and trained junior analyst in analytical techniques documentation practices and compliance standards, directly contributing to capability building and lab performance improvement.
  • Evaluated and implemented new technologies and analytical instrumentation to expand laboratory capabilities and improve efficiency including method transfer and verification for novel platforms.
  • Drafted and review SOPs, analytical methods, and validation protocols ensuring documents met regulatory and corporate quality standards; supported successful internal and external audits.
  • Collaborated closely with formulation development, regulatory affairs, and QA/QC teams on cross-functional project teams, consistently delivering on timelines and analytical milestones.

Research Assistant

Research Institute for Scientist Emeriti
12.2014 - 05.2017
  • Participated in an independent molecular biology laboratory with Dr. Marvin Bayne and independent microbiology laboratory with Dr. Arnold Demain.
  • Identify chemoreception of environmental stimuli using a major sensory system in soil nematodes C. elegans, focusing on AWC and AWA sensory neurons, required to sense volatile odors; odorant detection is mediated through chemoreceptors, members of G Protein-Coupled Receptors.
  • Performed chemotaxis assays using C. elegans using different odorants altering concentration of the odors based on response.
  • Determined the nutritional regulation of platensimycin production gaining knowledge of the biosynthesis pathway of the compound. Led and administered microbiological laboratory techniques to fellow students on how to examine primary metabolites purines and pyrimidines, inorganics, vitamins, and amino acids, using gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Intern, Analytical Research & Development

Amneal Pharmaceuticals
06.2015 - 08.2015
  • Assisted senior scientists in analytical testing of APIs, excipients and formulation during product development and stability programs.
  • Supported creation and review of test methods and laboratory protocols, helping streamline documentation and enhance procedural clarity.

Education

Master of Health Sciences - Regulatory Affairs

George Washington University
Washington D.C.
08.2022

Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Minor: Public Health

Drew University
Madison, NJ
05.2017

Skills

  • FDA Regulatory Submissions: NDA Supplements, Annual Reports, PADER
  • Drug–Device Combination Product Compliance
  • Regulatory Lifecycle Management
  • GxP Compliance: GMP, GLP
  • Quality Management Systems: ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820
  • ECTD Formatting & Publishing
  • Labeling Compliance & UDI (CDER Direct Submissions: Establishment Registration, Drug Listing, Labeler Code)
  • Submission Dossier Preparation
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration (QA, R&D, Clinical)
  • Regulatory Strategy & Guidance
  • Regulatory Impact Assessment (Product & Process Changes)
  • Regulatory submissions
  • Product labeling
  • Regulatory intelligence
  • Attention to detail
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Developed a master reference list of NDA approvals, CRLs, and IRs by centralizing key agency communications and responses to enhance submission quality, reduce response time and support regulatory strategy development.
  • Created and maintain a comprehensive master list of NDA backbone submission documents from project inception documents accessibility, ensuring regulatory compliance and enhanced submission readiness for a small regulatory affairs team.
  • Transitioned FDA submission activities for drug-device combination product from third party consultant to internal ownership, leading CDER Direct Submissions (establishment registrations, drug listing, labeler code) and GUDID UDI entries, improving accuracy, cost reduction and reducing regulatory submission turnaround by 10%.
  • Established in-house eCTD publishing capabilities using Extedo, streamlining regulatory submission workflows and eliminating reliance on external publishers, enabling faster response to agencies concerns and enhanced document control across functional teams.

Affiliations

Regulatory Affairs Professional Society (RAPS) – Member

Certification

eCTD Publishing Training

Languages

English
Full Professional
Gujarati
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Limited Working

Timeline

Regulatory Affairs Associate

Vero Biotech Inc.
01.2023 - Current

Scientist III, Analytical Research & Development

Amneal Pharmaceuticals
04.2018 - 12.2022

Intern, Analytical Research & Development

Amneal Pharmaceuticals
06.2015 - 08.2015

Research Assistant

Research Institute for Scientist Emeriti
12.2014 - 05.2017

Bachelor of Liberal Arts - Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Minor: Public Health

Drew University

Master of Health Sciences - Regulatory Affairs

George Washington University

Publications

Falzone. M and et.al. Nutritional Control of Antibiotic Production by Streptomyces platensis MA7327: Importance of L-Aspartic Acid. Journal of Antibiotics.