Pre-submission meetings & Health Authority interactions

X Pharma Plus, your trusted regulatory partner, specializes in guiding successful drug development through expert navigation of health authority interactions and pre-submission meetings, ensuring clear communication, strategic alignment, and a smooth path to regulatory approval.

Pre-submission meetings & Health Authority interactions – Overview

Health Authority (HA) interactions and pre-submission meetings are critical to successful drug development, faster approvals, and uninterrupted product commercialization. When a sponsor or Marketing Authorization Holder (MAH) submits an application, HAs review the data and may request clarifications or additional information on quality, safety, or efficacy.

These meetings provide an opportunity for applicants to engage directly with HAs, understand regulatory expectations, and present their strategic approach for the proposed submission. Clear communication at this stage helps prevent delays, align on requirements, and strengthen the approval pathway.

X Pharma Plus brings extensive experience in managing HA interactions across all stages of drug development—pre-clinical, clinical, approval, and post-approval changes. Our team, which includes seasoned industry professionals and ex-agency experts, supports sponsors in preparing for and executing various regulatory meetings, including pre-IND, End-of-Phase (EOP), pre-NDA, pre-BLA, and more. We ensure every interaction is strategically planned and flawlessly executed to achieve successful regulatory outcomes.

Pre-submission meetings & Health Authority interactions – Services

“Pre-Submission Meetings & Health Authority Interaction Services help sponsors align strategies with regulatory expectations, address potential risks early, and streamline successful product approvals.”

  • Proven track record in secure agency communications and controlled correspondences across clinical, nonclinical, and CMC areas of regulatory submissions
  • Evaluation of sponsor’s developmental and scientific data to provide strategic guidance for HA interactions at all stages of product development
  • Preparation for pre-submission meetings with global HAs, including:
  • US FDA: Type A, B, C meetings; BPD meetings for biosimilars; pre-ANDA meetings for complex generics
  • EMA: Scientific meetings, pre-submission meetings
  • Rest of World (RoW): Pre-CTA meetings, NMC meetings
  • Strategic preparation and framing of meeting questions on clinical, nonclinical, and CMC issues
  • Development of comprehensive meeting materials and briefing packages for FDA and other HAs
  • Managing HA queries and meeting requests efficiently
  • Facilitating rehearsal and participation in agency meetings (face-to-face and teleconferences) with sponsors/MAHs
  • Collaborative preparation of meeting minutes and guidance on implementing action items post-meeting
  • Expert advice on regulatory mitigation plans for identified deficiencies
  • In-house regulatory experts with real-time experience in research, analytics, manufacturing, clinical, and nonclinical areas to support sponsors’ drug development programs
  • In-house regulatory experts with real-time experience in research, analytics, manufacturing, clinical, and nonclinical areas to support sponsors’ drug development programs
  • Deep understanding of HA requirements and regulatory expectations
  • Comprehensive support in preparing for HA meetings and other agency interactions
  • Tailored regulatory solutions designed to meet the specific needs of each sponsor