Global Regulatory Affairs Director

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Kendall Square, Cambridge, MA, USA
In-Office
186K-279K Annually
Senior level
Biotech • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Leads global regulatory strategy and operations for pharmaceutical product development, commercialization, registration, and lifecycle management. Advises product teams on regulatory requirements, legislation, risk mitigation, submissions, compliance, and health-authority engagement. Collaborates across global, regional, and local regulatory functions, represents the organization in trade associations, and coaches regulatory staff.
Summary Generated by Built In

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

Closing Date

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Science or a related discipline
  • Advanced degree such as MS, PharmD, or PhD
  • At least 6 years of experience in regulatory drug development, manufacturing, commercialization, or equivalent
  • Successful leadership and project management experience
  • Broad experience working across multiple regulatory affairs groups or experience at a health authority
  • Knowledge of regulatory procedures and legislation for drug development, product registration, line extension, and license maintenance

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  • Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive across many roles when total rewards are factored in. Senior scientific and leadership bands are described with high ranges that reinforce competitiveness at upper levels.
  • Strong & Reliable Incentives — Bonuses, equity eligibility in many salaried roles, and solid sales on‑target earnings with upside are emphasized as meaningful parts of compensation. These elements boost overall value even where base pay is not the very highest.
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The Company
HQ: Gaithersburg, MD
70,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1999

What We Do

We're transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet.

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