KANTE HARISH

[email protected] (+91) 8121514761 Hyderabad, Telangana, India, 500072

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Regulatory and Clinical Affairs Specialist with 8 years of expertise driving compliance and clinical evaluation for medical devices under EU MDR and ISO standards. Proven track record authoring 50+ Clinical Evaluation Reports and managing comprehensive Post-Market Surveillance documentation. Adept at leveraging in-depth knowledge of clinical trial protocols, ICH/GCP guidelines, and 21 CFR PART 11 to ensure robust regulatory submissions and maintain product safety. Committed to optimizing regulatory strategies that support innovation and market access in the medical device industry.

WORK EXPERIENCE

REGULATORY AND CLINICAL AFFAIRS SPECIALIST
07/2024 - 09/2025
PharBioMed (ONCARE) , REMOTE
Authoring, reviewing, and managing Clinical Evaluation / Post-Market Surveillance / Post-Market Clinical Follow-Up Plans and Reports (CEP, CER, Literature Search Protocol & Report, PMS Plan, PMS Report, PSUR, PMCF Plan, PMCF Report)
Conducting gap analysis with the detailed comparison between the existing templates and the requirements outlined in the latest MDCG guidance and regulations, updating the templates, and addressing the Notify Body responses
Working upon software medical devices clinical documentation preparation and reviewing of the technical documentation.
Serving as clinical affairs personnel ensured keeping compliance with the quality management system (QMS) and/or establishing processes for continued improvement and maintenance of the QMS.
Provided consultative services to departments and divisions, offering insights into complex business problems to communicate multifaceted strategies to key stakeholders that will advance translational and regulatory science across the organization.
Performed QMS tasks according to international standards, i.e., ISO 13485, ISO 14971, MDD, and MDR, and updated the documents to keep regulatory compliance.
Ensuring alignment with ISO 13485 (Quality Management Systems for Medical Devices), IEC 62304 (Software Lifecycle for Medical Devices), and ISO 14971 (Risk Management).
Understanding and interpretation of FDA 21 CFR Quality Management System, EU MDR Regulation 2017/745, ISO 13485, and other relevant standards and regulations applications.
Experience in supporting/leading regulatory submissions such as EU MDR technical documentations and global registrations.
Managed and maintained QMS documentation, including quality manuals, procedures, and work instructions, ensuring all documents were up-to-date and compliant.
Performing regulatory database searches for adverse events/incidents/FSCA related to the device under evaluation and similar devices.
SENIOR ENGINEER
03/2021 - 06/2024
TATA ELXSI LTD , PUNE
Led the development and submission of over 15 comprehensive clinical regulatory documents (CEP, CER, PMSP, PMSR) ensuring 100% compliance with EU MDR requirements, accelerating product approvals by 20%
Spearheaded cross-functional collaboration with Production, Quality, and Regulatory teams to streamline documentation strategy, reducing preparation time by 25%
Conducted detailed GAP analyses for CERs transitioning from MDD to MDR, resulting in updated regulatory plans that ensured seamless compliance and CE marking for 10+ medical devices
Managed end-to-end regulatory submissions and post-market support for Class I, II, and III medical devices globally, achieving timely CE mark renewals and expanding market access in 5+ countries
SENIOR MEDICAL WRITER
05/2019 - 03/2021
HCL TECHNOLOGY LTD , CHENNAI
Led the preparation and updating of Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs), Clinical Evaluation Plans (CEPs), and Post Marketing Surveillance Reports (PMSRs) ensuring 100% compliance with EU MDR 2017/745 and MEDDEV 2.7.1 Rev 4, facilitating timely regulatory submissions
Conducted comprehensive gap analyses on technical files and CERs for medical devices, aligning documentation with ISO 13485 and ISO 14971 standards, resulting in a 30% reduction in review cycle times
Developed and executed post-market surveillance activities including customer surveys, vigilance complaint assessments, and systematic literature reviews, improving data accuracy and supporting risk management for multiple device groups
Collaborated cross-functionally with medical writers and regulatory teams to clarify device-specific information, enhancing the quality and consistency of CER write-ups and accelerating approval processes
RESEARCHER
11/2017 - 04/2019
COGNIZANT , HYDERABAD
Led the summarization and synthesis of clinical study reports (CSRs) and regulatory documents for Phase 3 drug and biologic trials globally, ensuring adherence to sponsor-specific style guides and regulatory standards.
Developed and maintained a comprehensive clinical trial database by systematically collecting and analyzing data from multiple authoritative sources including clinicaltrials.gov, EUCTR, CTRI, and regulatory agencies (USFDA, EMEA, Health Canada), improving data accuracy.
Authored high-quality regulatory submission documents and clinical trial summaries aligned with internal SOPs and external guidelines, contributing to successful regulatory reviews and approvals
Conducted in-depth secondary research using qualitative and quantitative methods to mine existing clinical data, enhancing content development for clinical trial summaries and supporting cross-functional teams in timely project delivery

EDUCATION

MASTER OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT IN FINANCE
01/2022 - 01/2024
OSMANIA UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION
MASTER OF PHARMACY IN QUALITY ASSURANCE AND PHARMA REGULATORY AFFAIRS
01/2015 - 01/2017
JNT UNIVERSITY GPA: 8.02/10
BACHELOR OF PHARMACY IN PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE
01/2011 - 01/2015
MALLA REDDY INSTITUTE OF PHARMACEUTICAL SCIENCE, JNTU HYDERABAD GPA: 60.75%

SKILLS

Technical Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Evaluation, Post-Market Surveillance, Clinical Trial Terminology, Clinical Trial Phases, Clinical Protocols, Case Report Forms, ICH-GCP Guidelines, FDA Regulations, MEDDEV 2.7.1, MDR Regulations, 21 CFR Part 11, Scientific Writing, Literature Analysis, Operating Systems (Windows)
Soft Skills: Documentation Skills, Attention to Detail, Analytical Thinking, Communication, Time Management, Adaptability, Collaboration
Tools: Microsoft Office
Other: EU Regulations, Medical Device Industry Knowledge

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