Global Regulatory Affairs Director
Astrazeneca
Cambridge, MA · Posted September 22, 2026
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About the job
At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you’re our kind of person.
In this role, you will:
Provide strategic and operational regulatory leadership to the development, commercialization and life cycle management of the assigned products in product teams.
Apply knowledge of current local and global Regulatory trends to identify
future regulatory requirements and strategies.
Influence Regulatory authorities through regular contacts to improve
Regulatory outcomes.
Accountabilities:
· Provides effective lobbying and influencing on regulatory agencies and trade associations on product and legislative
development issues and monitors changes in the regulatory environment in nominated region to support and advise
relevant functions
· Provides strategic regulatory advice support for product developments regional therapy area
· Represents AZRA on relevant external Trade Association committees to ensure AZRA and/or AZ views on key issues are known
· Ensures adequate risk assessments and mitigation plans are included in the regulatory strategy documents
· Contribute effectively to Global Development programmes, providing expert advice and interpretive inputs on market
legislation and requirements that impact on new and existing product registrations
· Ensures effective collaboration across the global, regional and local Regulatory Affairs interface enabling rapid and
effective submissions, approvals and other product maintenance activities
· Participates in skill-development, coaching, and performance feedback of other regulatory staff working on the
product/project
· Ensures all markets remain in compliance with product licences maintained and ensuring improvement plans are in
place to close compliance gaps. Provide support and advice on training and development to ensure all regulatory
personnel in markets have an appropriate knowledge of quality and compliance
· Has personal responsibility for creating a culture of courageous leadership, creativity and collaboration
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science or related discipline,
Advanced degree (MS, PharmD or PhD) a plus.
6 years experience of regulatory drug development, manufacture, commercialization or equivalent.
Proven successful leadership and project management experience
Broad background of experience of working in several groups in regulatory affairs or experience at a health authority.
Knowledge of regulatory procedures and legislation for drug development, product registration, line extension and licence maintenance
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $186,232 to $279,349. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.
When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That’s why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn’t mean we’re not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Date Posted 22-Sep-2026
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