Omer Wasiq

Regulatory Operations Management Professional

164 Cheapside, Forge Place,
Flat 36, Birmingham, B12 0PS

+44 7587916089

omer_wasiq@aol.com

Meticulous and detail-oriented professional with versatile experience in regulatory submissions/operations, quality control, and stakeholder collaboration within pharmaceutical industry.

Adept at streamlining processes, ensuring compliance, and navigating Veeva Vault PromoMats software to facilitate timely approvals. Skilled in leveraging industry-standard publishing systems, such as ISI Publisher, ISIToolbox, eCTDXPress, and Microsoft Word to assemble accurate and consistent submissions. Proven expertise in Medical-Legal Regulatory (MLR) review processes, project management, and process improvements aimed at enhancing overall business success. Strong background in pharmacy operations, including drug procurement, sales optimisation, and training support staff. Highly effective communicator with track record of fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Areas of Expertise

  • Regulatory Submissions
  • Quality Assurance & Control
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Process Improvement
  • Pharmacy Operations
  • EMEA & FDA Compliance
  • Strategic Planning & Analysis
  • eCTDXPress & Veeva Vault
  • Documentation & Reporting
  • Novartis Fuse Platform
  • Lorenz DocuBridge
  • GMP inspections

Certifications

  • Management of the Copy Approval Process Using the Copy Approval System V.13.0 (JSAMA-TV-SOP-17218-PDF) on Monday, April 13, 2026

Professional Experience

Area 23 HC, New York

Aug 2025 – Present

Senior Reg Ops Specialist (Freelance)

  • Delivered comprehensive regulatory submission management support across multiple global brands, ensuring each project met agency standards and internal compliance requirements.
  • Oversaw the end-to-end submission lifecycle, including document preparation, QC, metadata tagging, and publishing of submission packages via Veeva PromoMats and Vault RIM platforms.
  • Worked in close partnership with Medical, Legal, and Regulatory Affairs teams to coordinate review cycles, ensuring timely and compliant submission of promotional and medical materials.
  • Managed and maintained master submission libraries to ensure document consistency, traceability, and version control across all assigned brands and therapeutic areas.
  • Applied strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and promotional compliance guidelines (FDA, EMA, ABPI, and EFPIA) to review content for scientific accuracy and adherence to industry standards.
  • Identified, investigated, and resolved submission-related challenges, proactively ensuring delivery milestones were met within tight timelines.
  • Provided expert guidance to internal stakeholders and external clients, contributing to the development of efficient submission strategies and operational best practices.
  • Supported audit readiness and data integrity by maintaining organized documentation, accurate metadata, and detailed submission records for all client portfolios.
  • Assisted in process optimization and workflow enhancement, recommending improvements to documentation procedures and submission review systems.
  • Served as a reliable point of contact for regulatory operations queries, ensuring smooth communication, proactive issue tracking, and consistent quality across deliverables.

McCann Health, London

Jun 2025 – Dec 2025

Medical Editor (Freelance)

  • Provided end-to-end regulatory operations support across multiple pharmaceutical brands, ensuring compliance with EMA, FDA, and other regional agency requirements.
  • Managed complex submission workflows from initiation to delivery, including electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD) submissions, promotional material review packages, and internal approval cycles.
  • Utilized Veeva systems to create compile, QC, and route submission packages; maintained metadata accuracy, ensured document version control, and supported system optimization for efficient submissions.
  • Partnered closely with Medical, Legal, Regulatory, and Project Management teams to ensure seamless coordination of materials and timely delivery of submissions.
  • Acted as a quality gatekeeper by reviewing medical and promotional materials for regulatory compliance, data accuracy, and alignment with client-specific SOPs and industry standards.
  • Maintained master submission libraries and document repositories to support data integrity, traceability, and audit readiness.
  • Anticipated and resolved submission challenges, proactively mitigating risks related to deadlines, system bottlenecks, and content inconsistencies.
  • Streamlined submission processes by introducing best practices, improving documentation workflows, and supporting continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Served as a liaison between internal regulatory teams and external client stakeholders to ensure transparent communication, timely updates, and alignment on submission strategies.
  • Ensured all submission activities adhered to company SOPs, regulatory guidance, and client-specific quality standards while maintaining detailed audit trails and submission histories.

Novartis Healthcare Private Limited | Hyderabad, India

Nov 2023 – Aug 2024

Senior Associate QC Specialist

  • Assess validity of clinical/scientific content in preclinical and clinical documents and identify deficiencies prior to finalization and promotion in the document management system.
  • Provide independent source data verification of clinical or preclinical study reports and identify content inaccuracies, e.g.: Verify accuracy (100% review) of all factual statements within summary document text compared to post-text sources cited.
  • Verify numeric accuracy (100% review) of all data cited throughout text and hand derived in-text tables compared to post-text sources cited.
  • Verify appropriateness of all internal/external citations noted within summary document.
  • Develop and provide factual evidence to support all discrepant findings for review and approval by Submission Team or document authors.
  • Provide cross-divisional support through quality review of divisional specific documents such as CSRs, CERs, Tabular Listings, etc.
  • With oversight, provide clinical/scientific review of clinical summary documents, such as CERs, SCE, SCS and CO.

Fishawack Communications Ltd, London, UK (Avalere Health)

Sep 2021 – Apr 2023

Senior Regulatory Submission Specialist

  • Oversaw Medical-Legal Regulatory (MLR) review processes for clients, enabling successful planning and approval of over 100+ pharmaceutical messaging, involving document submission, retrieval, and distribution for review/revision.
  • Developed strong expertise in utilisation of Veeva Vault PromoMats submission software by effectively navigating associated processes for assigned accounts.
  • Managed the electronic review processes used by clients’ MLR committees, including submission, retrieval, and distribution of documents for review and revision.
  • Created and maintains reference libraries and claim matrices on assigned accounts.
  • Understands key milestones in project delivery process and ensures required activity is met prior to moving onto the next milestone.
  • Executed meticulous file specification verification to ensure compliance with client and agency standards.
  • Streamlined submission processes by proficiently linking, tagging, annotating, and managing error-free submissions to facilitate prompt approval decisions.
  • Delivered timely status updates to promptly shared downloads and distributed reviewed submissions for effective collaborations.
  • Updated and maintained accurate and detailed compliance records.

DXC.Technology (Computer Science Corporation) Hyderabad

Sep 2017 – Apr 2021

Regulatory Publishing Associate Professional

Executed QC tasks within electronic publishing system for accurate published output. Conducted QC reviews of documents prepared by team. Provided valuable support to senior submissions teams in maintenance of electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD) lifecycle. Provided support for lifecycle publishing project for assisting with tasks, such as formatting Word documents, creating bookmarks, hyperlinking, and conducting quality control (QC) checks. Assisted with internal process development, such as Bristol Myers Squibb Publishing Process in ISI Publisher and PRISM Automation Process.

  • Achieved excellence in leading high-performing Document Level Publishing for Bristol Myers Squibb and successfully published third-party documents from PRA Health Sciences, Charles River Laboratories, and others.
  • Utilised standard publishing systems and utilities, such as ISI Publisher v4.0.0200, ISIToolbox v6.3.0200, Adobe Acrobat, and Microsoft Word to effectively create and compile client deliverable documents/submissions.
  • Ensured accurate/consistent quality improvements in regulatory submissions contributing to enhanced business success.

Active Pharma Labs | Hyderabad, India

2016 - 2017

QA & QC Analyst

  • Undergone practical training of Quality Control using HPLC, GC and UV Spectrophotometric Techniques.

CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad, India

2015 to 2016

Pharmacist

Implemented effective measures to ensure pharmacy maintains ample supply of lifesaving drugs and offers reasonable prices to meet needs of patients. Interpreted written prescriptions, checked for drug interactions/allergies, and entered prescription/patient data into computer systems. Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacy director to ensure accurate and timely fulfilment.

  • Provided effective training and guidance on pharmacy support technicians.
  • Reviewed physician orders to assess and ensure accuracy/safety prior to further processing.
  • Conducted thorough reviews and implemented enhancements to procurement, sales, and billing systems.
  • Maintaining prescription files and recording issue of narcotics, and habit-forming drugs including Schedule H and Schedule X.
  • Maintained accurate inventory of medications and offered information to assist patients in understanding how to properly take their prescribed medications.
  • Conferring with Chemists, Engineering Professionals and other healthcare professionals about manufacturing techniques and ingredients.

International Journal Research Papers

  • Formulation and In-Vitro Evaluation of Oral Extended-Release Dosage Forms
  • Osmotic Drug Delivery System of Valsartan
  • Evaluation of Safety and Efficacy of Tedizolid
  • A study on prescribing trends in respiratory tract infections in a tertiary care hospital

Education & Certifications

Master of Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences (2013 - 2015)

Sultan-ul-Uloom College of Pharmacy (Affiliated with JNTU, Hyderabad)

AQUALS from Ecctis (formerly UK NARIC) Equivalent to a UK qualification.

Bachelor of Pharmacy

Biomedical & Healthcare Research

Professional Certifications & Training

TOPRA, Summit, Fuse, Alison & Active Pharma Lab

Over 15 targeted certifications in Regulatory Affairs, Document Automation, and Medical Review processes.

Languages

English – C2

References

Upon request

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