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API Regulatory Affairs

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The 1- Month Online Certification Course in API Regulatory Affairs by Royed Training provides a comprehensive understanding of the regulatory landscape governing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs). This self-paced online course is designed to equip professionals with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to navigate global API regulations, compliance standards, registration procedures, and quality requirements. The program covers API regulatory strategies, Drug Master File (DMF) and Certificate of Suitability (CEP) submissions, Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), and regional filing processes across major global markets.

With a practical, case-based approach, the course enables learners to understand real-world regulatory challenges and develop problem-solving skills crucial for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.

Key details about the course:

  • Course Code: RYD-127
  • Title: Executive Advanced Certification in API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) Regulatory Affairs (AC-APIRA)
  • Type of the course: Self paced Online Course. Hence, this course can be accessed online across anywhere 24×7. Moreover, you can attend the course at your convenience in your flexible time. For example, you want to attend the session at your 11 pm at night, you can do that.
  • Duration of the course: 1 Month. Course can completed within 1 Month based on own speed of access.
  • Course Certificate: Certificate will be provided at the end of the successful completion of the course.

Who Should Attend:

This course is ideal for:

  • Regulatory Affairs Professionals working in API registration and compliance
  • Professionals from API Manufacturing and Export Business
  • Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) Specialists
  • R&D Scientists involved in API formulation and development
  • Business Development and Licensing Teams in API and pharma companies
  • Consultants and entrepreneurs seeking to understand API regulations
  • Pharma professionals aspiring to enter API Regulatory Affairs

Learning Domain in API Regulatory Affairs Course

  • API Regulatory Landscape – Understanding global API regulations in the US, EU, Canada, Japan, China, India, and emerging markets.
  • API Development and Manufacturing : Key process development techniques, milestones, stages and different manufacturing processes. Course covers in-depth certification requirements for API business.
  • API Registration & Compliance – Drug Master File (DMF) and Certificate of Suitability (CEP) submission processes.
  • Regional Regulatory, Business Development, and Market Access : Learn API specific market access requirements in US EU GCC Middle East Africa Japan China India Russia and ROW market.
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Compliance – GMP requirements for API manufacturers and inspections.
  • Filing Pathways for APIs – US DMF, EU ASMF, CEP, China DMF, Japan DMF, and India’s API regulatory framework.
  • Regulatory Strategy for API Business Development – API commercialization, licensing, and global market access.
  • Case Studies & Practical Scenarios – Analyzing real-life API regulatory filings, challenges, and solutions.

Course Features of API Regulatory Affairs

  • Comprehensive Learning Modules: In-depth exploration of key aspects of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API) business development, including market trends, pricing strategies, regulatory guidelines, and supply chain management.
  • Industry Insights: Learn from industry experts with real-world case studies, examples, and practical insights into API regulation, filing etc.
  • Interactive Learning: Engaging multimedia content, quizzes, and assignments to reinforce learning and encourage practical application.
  • Flexible Access: Learn at your own pace, also with full access to course materials for 1 month
  • Certification: Gain a globally recognized certification in Pharma API Business Development.

How this course become useful resource for API Regulatory Managers?

Royed Training’s API Regulatory Affairs Course stands out by offering a comprehensive, industry-focused curriculum that integrates global API regulations, compliance strategies, and business development insights. Unlike other courses that focus only on theoretical aspects, this program provides practical case studies, real-world regulatory filing scenarios, and interactive simulations to help professionals navigate API registration, DMF submissions, GMP compliance, and market access. Covering key regulatory frameworks across the US, EU, Canada, Japan, China, India, and emerging markets, the course ensures learners gain a holistic understanding of API regulatory affairs, making it ideal for both technical and business professionals in the pharmaceutical industry.

This self-paced online certification course is designed to equip participants with hands-on knowledge that is immediately applicable in API manufacturing, export business, and regulatory compliance roles. With 24/7 access, expert-developed content, and certification upon completion, learners gain a competitive edge in API regulatory affairs while mastering global regulatory strategies, compliance requirements, and business growth opportunities. Whether you are a regulatory affairs professional, API manufacturer, or business development executive, this course provides the specialized expertise needed to excel in the evolving API regulatory landscape.

Section 1API Market Insight | Manufacturing | Development | Strategic Framework
Lecture 1API Market Insight | Global API Market | Key Drivers and Challenges 
Lecture 2Case Insight: Evolution of China and India as dominant API Player 
Lecture 3Post Covid-19 API Era: How API industry impacted | Changes observed in post covid-19 era
Lecture 4API Production Trends | API Outsourcing Strategic Planning | Key Strategies and Trends in API Outsourcing
Lecture 5API Industry Key Trend Metrics | Case Based Assessment on Dual Sourcing 
Lecture 6API Manufacturing and Development | Understanding critical steps in manufacturing and development of API 
Lecture 7Abbreviated Biosimilar Application - 351(k): Advance Strategic Planning Process : Originator Vs. Biosimilar Development and Regulatory Approval Process | Reference Biologic | Purple Book | Data Requirements
Lecture 8API Registration Pathways | Requirements from Different regions | Focus on API Regulatory Framework | API pathways for US EU Japan and China
Lecture 9General Framework for API Registration | Two case study on API registration and framework
Lecture 10CAS Number | Importance of API Sourcing | Case study
Lecture 11API Sourcing | Checklist Development | How to work step by step in API sourcing?
Lecture 12API BD Tool Training 1 | Case Based Analysis | How to work on the tool 
Lecture 13Leading API Sourcing Platforms / Tools
Lecture 14Strategic Alliances in API Business | Types of Alliances | Case studies 
Lecture 15Licensing Model in API Industry
Lecture 16Co-development | Co-marketing model in API industry
Lecture 17API Supply Agreement
Lecture 18API Class - Specialty API
Lecture 19API Pricing Strategies
Lecture 20API Market Entry Strategic Planning for EU Market | Strategic Framework 
Lecture 21API Market Access LATAM | Brazil
Lecture 22API Monograph
Lecture 23Regionwise API landscape
Lecture 24API pricing strategies
Lecture 25API Global Pricing Strategies
Lecture 26Emerging Market Expansion in API Industry
Lecture 27Certificate of Suitability (CEP) | Significance | Importance | Understanding Regulatory Compliance and Submission Process | Walkthrough
Lecture 28ASMF Filing - Preparation | Documentation and Management | Key Components 
Lecture 29Post Approval Management of API
Lecture 30API Global Trade-off Simulation 
Lecture 31API Review Test | Check your API Business Competency | Difficulty Level - Easy 
Lecture 32CEP Dossier DMF - Differences
Lecture 33Ky differences in API regulatory approval pathways for APIs (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients) across the US, EU, and emerging markets
Section 2US API R&D Regulation and Strategic Management
Lecture 34R&D Process & Introduction to drug discovery
Lecture 35Investigational New Drug Application (INDA)
Lecture 36New Drug Application (NDA) 
Lecture 37Basic concept and understanding of the Generic Drug
Lecture 38Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) 
Lecture 39Biological Licensing Application (BLA)  | 351(a) application | Form 356h | Differentiation with NDA | Timeline | Handling FDA queries
Lecture 40Abbreviated Biosimilar Application - 351(k): Advance Strategic Planning Process : Originator Vs. Biosimilar Development and Regulatory Approval Process | Reference Biologic | Purple Book | Data Requirements
Lecture 41Purple Book: Significance | Searching | Assignments
Lecture 42Handling of orange book
Lecture 43USFDA expedited programs
Lecture 44Practical Training on INDA, NDA, ANDA filing
Lecture 45505(j) ANDA, 505(b)(2) NDA, 505(b)(1) NDA
Lecture 46Authorized Generics: Key Understanding
Lecture 47Exploratory IND Vs. Traditional IND
Lecture 48Patents Vs. exclusivity 
Lecture 49Orphan Drug Designation 
Lecture 50Advance Learning on 505B2 Pathway
Lecture 51Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls 
Lecture 52Patent & Exclusivity - Strategic Understanding | Patent Restoration| Orphan Drug Exclusivity (ODE) | NCE & NCI Exclusivity | GAIN Exclusivity | Pediatric Exclusivity | 180 days exclusivity
Lecture 53Clinical Research | Terminologies and definition in Clinical Research | Phases |Expanded access trial | Observational Study |Randomized controlled and Placebo controlled study | Active comparator study
Lecture 54Clinical Trial Protocol Writing
Lecture 55Ethics in Clinical Research
Lecture 56Informed Consent | Practical Training on preparing ICF | Ready Templates
Lecture 57FDA Forms and How to fill the resources
Lecture 58Strategic Discussion: PreIND, EOP1, EOP2 - What to expect !
Lecture 59Importance and Significance of Phase 2b Clinical Trial 
Lecture 60Regulatory Strategies in different phases of Clinical Trial
Lecture 61Para IV Filing - Strategic Insight
Lecture 62Para IV Notices
Lecture 63Evergreening - Patent Life Extension Strategies
Lecture 64Pay For Delay Strategy
Lecture 65REMS Strategic Planning 
Lecture 66Compulsory Licensing
Lecture 67Licensing & Technology Transfer
Lecture 68In-Licensing Vs. Outlicensing
Lecture 69LOE Strategies for Innovator Brands with case study
Lecture 70Pediatric Exclusivity and Pediatric Study Plan Development
Lecture 71Drug Repurposing
Lecture 72Advance understanding of the portfolio Management 
Lecture 73New Indication Approval Process and Promotion 
Lecture 74OTC Switch 
Lecture 75Detailed Understanding on 505(b)(2) VS. Suitability Petition : Case Based Learning
Lecture 76NCE Vs. 505b2 application - Case Based Learning 
Lecture 77FTF - 180 Days Exclusivity - Case Based Learning
Lecture 78Classic case study of the 505b2 filing : Case Based Learning
Lecture 79Strategic Planning in Combating 30 months stay strategies of innovator company- Case Based Learning
Lecture 80Pipeline in a molecule | Case Study 
Lecture 81USFDA Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)
Lecture 82Target product profile (TPP) | Quality Target product profile (QTPP) | Critical Quality Attributes (CQAs) | Quality By Design (QbD)
Lecture 83Fundamental of CMC | Detailed understanding of CMC section writing | Important Points regarding CMC | Drug Product and Drug Substance | Excipient, FP, Analysis and Stability Study Requirements
Lecture 84Review on Drug Discovery and Development 
Section 3EU API Business and Strategic Management
Lecture 85Introduction to EU Regulation 
Lecture 86Orientation to European Countries and National Regulatory Bodies
Lecture 87EU Drug Discovery Development to Commercialization (Step By Step)
Lecture 88Overview of EU Regulation 
Lecture 89EMA and EMA Authorisation Process
Lecture 90EU MA Application Types and Strategic Planning
Lecture 91EU MA Procedure - Centralised, Decentralised, Mutual Recognition, National Procedure 
Lecture 92EU MA Strategic Planning: Full, Full-mixed, hybrid applications. Generic, Similar biologic application pathway, Well-established use application, Fixed combination application, Informed consent application
Lecture 93Validity of the EU MA  - Renewal steps, Cessation of the marketing authorisation, Significance of "Placed in Union Market", Suspension or withdrawal & EU MA for licensed products
Lecture 94Data Exclusivity and Market Protection - Supplementary Patent Protection, Exclusivity, 6/10 Rule, 8+2+1 Formulae
Lecture 95EU Orphan Medicinal Products Regulation
Lecture 96Conditional marketing authorisation | Marketing authorisation under exceptional circumstances
Lecture 97Summary of Product Characteristics 
Lecture 98Compassionate Use
Lecture 99MHRA - UK Regulation 
Lecture 100The 'sunset clause' for marketing authorisation of pharmaceuticals
Lecture 101Paediatric use marketing authorisation (PUMA) & Paediatric Investigation Plan (PIP) - EU Requirments
Lecture 102EU Prime Designation
Lecture 103Accelerated assessment by EMEA
Lecture 104EU Adaptive Pathway
Lecture 105European public assessment report (EPAR) - Importance, Component, Management, Updation 
Lecture 106SPOR  - Concept of Master Data Management  
Lecture 107Policy 0070 |  RPDP Submission and Management timeline | Anonymisation Report (AnR) - Significance | AnR in FRDP 
Section 4API Plant Management and Certification | Quality Management
Lecture 108Premises & Plant Layout Designing
Lecture 109Sanitation and Hygiene
Lecture 110Equipment Modules
Lecture 111Production Modules
Lecture 112Documentation
Lecture 113Quality Control
Lecture 114Product Complaint
Lecture 115Storage Module
Lecture 116Pharmaceutical SOPs Management from regulatory perspective
Lecture 117Establishment Inspection Report | 483 Observations | USFDA Warning Letter | Handling of FDA inspection | Closing of Warning Letter 
Lecture 118Data Integrity issues in Pharmaceutical Industry
Lecture 119Electronic Batch Record for effective compliance management | Key Understanding | Functionalities | Importance in managing data integrity
Lecture 120Quality Risk Management | ICH Q9 | ISO 14971 | Principle of Risk Management 
Section 5API Documentation - Submission Management
Lecture 121Introduction to Common Technical Document (CTD)
Lecture 122CMC Dossier & Compliance Management
Lecture 123Introduction to Electronic Common Technical Document (ECTD)
Lecture 124Advance Practical Training on Dossier Preparation focusing on drug registration in export countries 
Lecture 125Modules on Stability Study : Stability Study - Fundamental Understanding | Interchangebility | Reports | API & FPP Stability Study
Lecture 126Key Consideration for Drug Master File Preparation and Submission 
Lecture 127Practical Understanding on Drug Master File Preparation and Submission
Lecture 128Associated Learning: Site Master File - Detailed Understanding 
Lecture 129DMF Completeness Assessment
Lecture 130Drug Master File - Fees
Lecture 131Drug Master File - Global Perspective [Across Different Regions]
Lecture 132Importance of effective dossier management
Lecture 133Discussion on 85 common deficiencies in CTD submission dossier
Lecture 134Certificate of Analysis
Lecture 135Detailed Understanding on ANDA Submission Dossier 
Section 6Japan API Registration and Strategic Management
Lecture 136Introduction to Japan Drug Regulatory Affairs 
Lecture 137Drug Discovery Development to commercialization | PMDA functions | Consultation | Premarket to post market approval 
Lecture 138Drug Approval System | GCP | PMDA requirements 
Lecture 139New Drug Application | Requirements | Review Process
Lecture 140Generic Drug Application Review and Approval 
Lecture 141Marketing Authorization Process for registration of pharmaceutical in Japan
Lecture 142API Registration in Japan | Step By Step Process
Lecture 143Generic Registration | Patent - Patent Term Extension | Exclusivity | Re-examination System | Pediatric Designation |  Patent Term Extension Case Studies
Lecture 144Priority Review Application | Criteria | Review Process | Timeline
Lecture 145Orphan Drug Designation in Japan
Lecture 146Japan DMF System | MF filing Process | Key points 
Lecture 147Strategic Approval Pathway - Formulation Approval Quoting MF
Lecture 148SAKIGAKE designation 
Section 7API Business : Latam
Lecture 149Introduction to Latam Region Pharma Business Development
Lecture 150Drug Registration and Regulation in Argentina 
Lecture 151Drug Registration and Regulation in Bolivia
Lecture 152Drug Registration and Regulation in Brazil
Lecture 153Drug Registration and Regulation in Chile
Lecture 154Drug Registration and Regulation in Colombia
Lecture 155Drug Registration and Regulation in Mexico
Lecture 156Drug regulation and registration in Peru
Lecture 157Drug regulation and registration in El Salvador
Lecture 158Central America Drug Regulatory Affairs | Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Dominican Republic | RTCA guideline [2022]
Section 8API Business : Africa
Lecture 159African Continent Overview - Brief introduction
Lecture 160African Pharma Market
Lecture 161Drug Registration - African medicines regulatory
Lecture 162Basic Export Requirement for African Countries
Lecture 163Export Documentations & Important Concepts
Lecture 164Nigeria  - Drug Registration
Lecture 165Drug Registration in Algeria
Lecture 166Drug Registration in Ethiopia
Lecture 167Drug Registration in Kenya
Lecture 168Drug Registration in Egypt
Lecture 169Drug Registration in Ghana
Lecture 170Drug Registration in Botswana
Lecture 171Drug Registration in South Africa
Lecture 172Drug Registration in Zambia
Lecture 173Drug Registration in Namibia
Lecture 174Drug Registration in Tanzania
Lecture 175Drug Registration Senegal
Lecture 176Drug Registration in Zimbabwe
Lecture 177Drug Registration in Uganda
Lecture 178Drug Registration in Morocco
Lecture 179Drug Registration in Sudan
Section 9API Business : GCC, Middle East and MENA
Lecture 180Middle East / MENA / GCC Countries Geographical Orientation 
Lecture 181Middle East / MENA / GCC Countries National Regulatory Agencies
Lecture 182GCC Registration Procedure - Centralized and Decentralized Procedure | Detailed understanding on Centralized Registration Process
Lecture 183Drug Registration in Saudi Arabia
Lecture 184Drug Registration in UAE
Lecture 185Drug Registration and Regulatory Strategic Planning for Iran
Lecture 186Drug Registration and Regulatory Strategic Planning for Israel
Lecture 187Middle East Pharma Market
Lecture 188Drug Registration in Jordan
Lecture 189Drug Registration in Palestine
Section 10API Business : ASEAN
Lecture 190ASEAN - Region - Introduction
Lecture 191ASEAN Countries | Introduction | Geographical Overview 
Lecture 192ASEAN countries drug regulatory bodies
Lecture 193ASEAN Common Technical Requirements (ACTRs)
Lecture 194The Pharmaceutical Inspection Co-operation Scheme
Lecture 195CPP Requirements for Drug Registration in ASEAN countries
Lecture 196Dossier Requirements - ACTD/CTD Acceptability
Lecture 197Pharmacopoeias Acceptability
Lecture 198Harmonization of Technical Guidelines 
Lecture 199Stability Study requirements for drug registration in ASEAN countries
Lecture 200Product Labelling
Lecture 201Post Approval Changes (Variations) requirements in ASEAN countries
Lecture 202Pharmacovigilance and Risk Management Plan (RMP)
Lecture 203Timeline of Drug Registration Approval
Lecture 204ASEAN Drug Regulations : Comparison Study | Guidelines | Pharmaceutical products Regulatory Submissions | Pharmacopoeia Requirements | stability requirements | Pharmacovigilance | Product labeling | Drug variation information
Lecture 205Drug Registration and Regulation Singapore | Strategic Pathways for Marketing Authorization | Screening, Evaluation of MA applications | Variations Classifications and Management
Lecture 206Drug Registration and Regulation in Brunei
Lecture 207Drug Registration and Regulation in Cambodia
Section 11API Business - CIS - EAEU | Russia
Lecture 208Drug Registration and Submission Strategic Planning for Russia and EAEU region
Lecture 209GMP requirements in Russia 
Section 12API Business : China
Lecture 210Drug Registration and Regulation in China
Lecture 211NMPA's DDR and DMR update
Section 13API Business - India
Lecture 212Drug Registration and Regulation in India - Prime Session | CDSCO - Organization Regulatory Functions - Central and State | Import License | Registration Certificate | Inspection, Fees and Process | Export from India | Step by Step Guidance
Lecture 213Medicine Export Criteria from India
Lecture 214Documents for conducting BE Study for Export
Lecture 215New Drug Approval in DCGI
Lecture 216Line Extension New Strength Approval
Section 14API Business - CIS - EAEU | Russia
Lecture 217Drug Registration and Submission Strategic Planning for Russia and EAEU region
Lecture 218GMP requirements in Russia 
Section 15Bioequivalence Study : Requirements
Lecture 219PKPD in Drug Discovery | PK-PD trial | Understanding PKPD from regulatory perspective in drug approval process
Lecture 220Bioequivalence Study | Study design | Different types of BE Studies
Lecture 221Bioequivalence Study | Study design | Parallel Study | Crossover study design | Other alternative study designs | Blood Sampling Planning  | Analyte | Bioanalytical Methods Validation  | Statistical Model  | Ln Transformation  | Dose normalisation | Confidence interval acceptance criteria
Lecture 222Biopharmaceutical Classification System (BCS) | Types | Biowaivers | BCS tool for drug development and regulatory submission 
Lecture 223Bioequivalence Study - Discussion - Timeline of stability study and bioequivalence study 
Lecture 224Bioequivalence Study - Discussion - Dissolution Testing
Lecture 225Bioequivalence Study - Generic Approval and Additives Labeling Requirements 
Lecture 226IVIVC  - Basis | Importance | Case Based Determination of IVIVC 
Lecture 227Setting Dissolution Specification for Generic Products | Regulatory Expectations
Section 16Variation Filing : Marketing Authorization variation management
Lecture 228Introduction to Variation Management | Reasons for Variation | Working in Variation Department 
Lecture 229Variation Classification | Basis of Classification | US and EU Variation Classification | Other region variation guideline.
Section 17Biologic API | Understanding Class | Specific Registration Requirements | Strategic Planning
Lecture 230Introduction : Biopharmaceuticals
Lecture 231Classification of Biopharmaceutical 
Lecture 232Important Concept regarding Biopharmaceuticals
Lecture 233Introduction to Biologics and Biosimilar | Key differences | Concept of Reference Product
Lecture 234Key features of Biologic | Differences in Chemical Drug Vs. Biologic Drugs
Lecture 235Principle of Naming of Biologic | Understanding on MAB naming system
Lecture 236Global Biopahrma Market Trends
Lecture 237Recombinant protein
Lecture 238Monoclonal Antibodies Vs. Polyclonal Antibodies
Lecture 239Monoclonal Antibodies
Lecture 240Synthetic Immunomodulators
Lecture 241Production of Monoclonal Antibodies
Lecture 242Cytokines
Lecture 243Interferon
Lecture 244Erythropoiesis-stimulating agent
Lecture 245Vaccine development and approval Process
Lecture 246Biosimilar Development Process
Lecture 247Strategic Consideration for Biosimilar Development 
Lecture 248Bio-Manufacturing Process Information
Lecture 249Studies required for approval of biosimilar
Lecture 250ATMPs | Types and Classification | Regulatory MechanismÂ