Typical Accountabilities:
• Accountable for the development and implementation of the regulatory strategy for a product/ group of products, and for ensuring that the strategy is designed to deliver a rapid approval with advantageous labelling in keeping with the properties of the product(s) and the needs identified by the business, and patients
• Accountable for product maintenance, supply and compliance activities associated with marketed brands
• Delivers all regulatory milestones including assessment of the approvability of the program together with risk mitigation measures
• Leads the objective assessment of emerging data against aspirations and update senior management on project risks/mitigation activities
• Works collaboratively with the global/regional/local regulatory affairs staff to influence developing views/guidance within leading Health Authorities on specific topics of relevance to their project or regulatory more generally. Ensures effective regulatory representation in partnership with appropriate technical experts at all health authority meetings and clear documentation of the discussion and agreements
• Leads the regulatory staff working on a product/project to ensure prioritized objectives that focus on the critical activities are successfully delivered to time and quality
• Participates in skill-development, coaching, and performance feedback of other regulatory staff working on the product/project
• Leads the review of key submission documents and identify any potential risks along with possible contingencies to ensure the earliest appropriate submission and earliest possible approval of key deliverables with advantageous labelling
• Creates, communicates and updates the Regulatory Strategy Document for assigned products/projects. Ensures appropriate consultation and Peer Review. Defines the regulatory development plan and own the planning and construction of the global dossier and core prescribing information
• Provides regulatory leadership as needed in product license-in/due diligence review, product divestment and product withdrawal
• Ensures excellent understanding of the commercial/business goals to contribute as an equal partner with medical and commercial colleagues in cross functional delivery of business objectives
• Has personal responsibility for creating a culture of courageous leadership, creativity and collaboration
Typical People Management Responsibility (direct / indirect reports):
• Approximate number of people managed in total (all levels) - varies
• Matrix Manager – (projects/dotted line)
• Manager of a team
What is the global remit? (how many countries will the role operate in?):
• 2 or 3 countries at a minimum of 40% of time
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
• Essential: Bachelor’s Degree in Life Science or related discipline, advanced degree a plus.; Substantial direct experience of working at the Regulatory Authority interface and leading delivery of regulatory projects through key milestones and investment decisions.; Broad background of experience working in pharmaceutical business and prior experience in several areas within regulatory affairs, e.g. Global, European, International, Marketing Company, CMC, SMG, etc., or experience at a health authority.; Proven leadership and program management experience.; Consistently demonstrating an ability to think strategically and critically evaluate risks to regulatory activities, taking account of external trends in both regulatory and business environment.
• Desirable: Strategic Influencing – through well thought out rationale and effective communication skills, able to influence key decisions.; Ability to gain commitment – effectively uses interpersonal abilities to build relationships and gain acceptance of ideas; Builds effective partnerships – identified opportunities and takes actions to build effective relationships within team and with other areas; Leadership – effectively role models the culture & values and expertly guides the team to its common mission.; Coach and mentor to others – sought out to mentor others and identifies as well as develops regulatory talent, with commitment to learning and personal development.; The ability to work in a complex, business critical and high profile environment building credibility in ambiguous situations.; Courage in communicating regulatory decisions and/or risks which will be met with resistance by key stakeholders
Key Relationship to reach solutions:
• Internal (to AZ or team): VP; Regulatory TA; VP Regulatory Regions; GPT/EPT members; TAPT; PRB; Regional Business staff; AZRA; Senior Management
• External (to AZ): Health authority personnel; Trade Association members; External Advisory Boards
Compensation Pay Range:
211,581.60 - 317,372.40 USD Annual
The annual base pay (or hourly rate of compensation) for this position is outlined above. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.
Date Posted
05-Jan-2026
Closing Date
30-Jan-2026
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