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Sr. Director, Head of Regulatory OperationsIreland-based, Global Specialty Pharmaceutical Company
Medicinal Products
Publishing
UK
I am sure you have heard by now that we have received our first-ever approval from the FDA for our Brands division. This is a major milestone for us as well as for my team here in Reg Ops. I would be remiss if I didn’t point out that we would not have been able to do this without the help of your dedicated team. From the original filing, then the following year of responses, all helped get us to final approval.
Thank you Freyr team for a job well done!
Ed VenkatGlobal CMC Technical Lead
Medicinal Products
Publishing and Submission
UK
We would like to appreciate Freyr’s quick TAT to push through an urgent submission required by the FDA. Their efficiency, diligence, excellence, sense of urgency, and priority are deeply flexibility.
Please keep up the great work as we have many milestones to achieve over the next year.
Lynne McGrathRegulatory Consultant
Medicinal Products
Regulatory Affairs
USA
Please relate to the team the excellent job they have done on the IND reactivation. Specifically, the high-quality module 3, written by Freyr. It was very comprehensive, very few revisions were required, and we had no questions from Health Canada or FDA. No CMC questions: that was a first for me. So very responsive to my many requests, which I am sure can be frustrating but always helpful while producing excellent work.
Thank you for always being available and responding quickly and comprehensively to all my requests.
What a great team you have, Freyr.
Michael Bellero Sr. Director, Head of Regulatory Operations
Medicinal Products
Publishing and Submission
UK
I am sure you have heard by now that we have received our first-ever approval from the FDA for our Brands division. This is a major milestone for us as well as for my team here in Reg Ops. I would be remiss if I didn’t point out that we would not have been able to do this without the help of your dedicated team. From the original filing, then the following year of responses, all helped get us to final approval.
Thank you Freyr team for a job well done!
Vice President R&DCanada-based, Leading OTC Products Company
Medicinal Products
Regulatory Affairs
Canada
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System OwnerUK-based, Multinational Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Company
Medicinal Products
Regulatory Affairs
UK
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Director RAUS-based, Leading Generic Pharmaceutical Company
Medicinal Products
Regulatory Affairs
USA
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Quality Control and Regulatory ManagerUS-based, Nutraceutical Products Manufacturing Company
Medicinal Products
Regulatory Affairs
USA
This project, eCTD DMF conversion, was against a very tight schedule and required dedicated resources. Freyr provided the dedicated resources needed to meet our immediate Regulatory filing requirements. Freyr was always on schedule/or exceeded the dates outlined in the project plan. All changes were handled within 24 hours, and notifications of changes were promptly provided. This project is not yet complete but has been very successful until this point.
Global CMC Technical LeadChina-based, Leading Innovator Pharmaceutical Company
Medicinal Products
Medical Writing
UK
We are extremely happy to inform you that the BLA was successfully submitted to the FDA. We convey our sincere gratitude to the Freyr team, who worked diligently, tirelessly, and very closely with our Bridgewater and Beijing teams over the past several months to accomplish this monumental feat on time. Freyr’s team went beyond the call of duty to make this BLA submission come true. We truly appreciate Freyr’s flexibility and eagerness to work with us to accomplish aggressive goals. Look forward to your perennial support and our continued relationship and beyond.
J-NDA Submissions Are Not Just Translations of FDA NDAs
PMDA requires local data alignment & bilingual submission
Japan-specific CTD format (J-CTD) and review sequence
Coordination with local MAH or DMF holders
FDA NDA vs. J-NDA Requirements
Aspect | FDA NDA (United States) | J-NDA (Japan – PMDA) |
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Regulatory Body | FDA (Food and Drug Administration) | PMDA (Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency) + MHLW |
Submission Language | English | Full submission in Japanese (Modules 1&2) |
Scientific Advice | Optional (Pre-IND, Type B/C meetings) | Strictly recommended PMDA consultations (Clinical Study Protocol, CMC, etc.) |
Clinical Data Requirements | Global data is usually sufficient | Mandatory Japanese clinical/bridging data |
Legal Entity Requirement | Foreign sponsors can apply directly | Requires a Japan-based MAH or DMAH |
Marketing License Requirement | Not applicable | Requires MBL (Marketing Business License) |
CTD Format | ICH CTD + FDA-specific Module 1 | ICH CTD + Japan-specific Module 1 (eCTD mandatory) |
Review Timelines | ~10 months (Standard NDA), ~6 months (Priority) | ~12 months (Standard), ~9 months (Priority), ~6 months (SAKIGAKE) |
Accelerated Pathways | Fast Track, Breakthrough, RMAT | SAKIGAKE, Priority Review, Conditional Early Approval |
Post-Marketing Requirements | REMS (if applicable), variable PMS | Mandatory RMP, GQP/GVP/GPSP compliance |
Labeling | In English | Japanese language labeling is required |
Our J-NDA Regulatory Support Includes:
End-to-end J-NDA strategy and Regulatory roadmap
Preparation of bilingual J-CTD modules
Bridging studies alignment with PMDA expectations
Local representative and AFM coordination
eCTD publishing and dossier submission services
8+ Years of PMDA Expertise
Extensive hands-on experience navigating Japan’s Regulatory framework and dossier expectations.
All MBL Types Secured
Full operational readiness to act as DMAH and support Regulatory submissions end-to-end.
Your Local Regulatory Backbone in Japan
Serving as a local Regulatory representative for global innovators entering Japan.
Integrated Regulatory & Market Access Strategy
Combining Regulatory planning with market access, pricing, and launch readiness.
55+ Clients. One Partner.
Delivering complete lifecycle support—from submission to post-approval compliance.
Led by Experienced Japan Regulatory Professionals
Our team includes bilingual experts with deep domain knowledge and decades of hands-on experience in J-NDA preparation, PMDA consultations, and local compliance.
Success Stories
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Freyr Provided Comprehensive Regulatory Support Accelerating Global Submissions and Ensuring Compliance for a Japanese Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Company Across Multiple Markets
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Freyr Streamlined and Standardized Submission Processes for a Japanese Drug Manufacturer's Successful Market Entry into the US Market
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Freyr Provided Comprehensive Regulatory Support for Managing Partial Change Applications, Renewals, and Variations for a Global Healthcare Company in China and Japan
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Freyr Provided Strategic Regulatory Partnership Achieving 100% On-Time Submissions and 50% Cost Savings with a Scalable Hybrid Staffing Model for a Japanese Midsize Global Pharma and Biotech Company
What’s New?
Frequently Asked Questions
- Standard: ~12 months
- Priority: ~9 months
- SAKIGAKE: ~6 months
Common reasons:
- Incomplete translations
- Missing PMDA consultation
- Lack of bridging data
- DMAH not appointed
- eCTD errors
- Japanese CTD formatting
- Translation errors
- Lack of DMAH
- Bridging study delays
- Misalignment with PMDA processes
- Local RMP
- Post-approval clinical study plan
- GVP/GPSP compliance
- NHI pricing submission