AstraZeneca

Director, Regulatory Affairs US Lead

AstraZeneca • $186K — $279K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of regulatory experience in the pharmaceutical industry, specifically with US regulatory strategies.
  • Bachelor's degree in life science; relevant postgraduate degree preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of drug development and regulatory environments, with sound scientific and business judgment.
  • Experience providing strategic regulatory advice across various jurisdictions (US, EU, Canada) through all product development stages.
  • Ability to manage complex issues and lead multiple projects in a time-sensitive manner.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of presenting to senior management.
  • Familiarity with new and emerging regulations, with a solid understanding of Good Practice (GxP) principles.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as US Strategy Lead for assigned programs and act as submission sub-team lead for US submissions.
  • Represent the company as the point of contact with the FDA, leading Agency meetings and coordinating briefing package development.
  • Develop and implement innovative regulatory strategies in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
  • Monitor new regulatory requirements and advise product teams on their impact.
  • Ensure exemplary behavior and transparency in all communications with regulatory agencies.

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs.
  • Paid time off, including vacation and holidays.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Eligibility for various incentives, including short-term bonuses and equity-based awards.
Full Job Description
Location: Seaport, Boston

Reports to: Senior Director, Global Regulatory Strategy

Role Overview:

The Director, Regulatory Affairs US lead will be accountable for the development, implementation, and maintenance of regulatory strategies for assigned project(s)/product(s) and regulatory jurisdiction(s), with the intention of achieving successful registration and lifecycle management of unique and technologically complex products serving patients with rare diseases and unmet medical needs.

This individual will provide tactical and strategic input to leadership across regulatory and cross-functional teams with the objective of delivering according to regional and global Business Objectives. The individual will also ensure effective communication and constructive working relationships with business partners and representatives of regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Serving as US Strategy Lead on assigned programs. Acting as submission sub-team lead for US submissions and core member of the Global Regulatory Team (GRT) for assigned programs.
  • Representing Alexion as point contact with FDA, including leading and managing Agency meetings and providing support and coordination of briefing package development.
  • Develops and directs innovative and effective regulatory strategies in support of assigned project(s)/product(s); actively collaborates with management, Global Regulatory Lead, and cross functional colleagues within Alexion (i.e., commercial, research, clinical development, medical affairs, business development, legal, manufacturing, quality, portfolio management, etc.).
  • Monitors the development of new regulatory requirements or guidance documents and advise product teams of the impact on the business or development programs.
  • Ensures exemplary behavior, ethics, and transparency within the company and with regulatory agencies.


You will need to have:

Qualifications & Education
  • 8+ years of relevant Regulatory experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with experience in US regional regulatory strategies.
  • Bachelor's degree in life science required; relevant postgraduate degree (e.g., MSc, PharmD, or PhD) is preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of drug development and regulatory environment, coupled by excellent scientific and business judgment.
  • Experience providing strategic regulatory advice in relevant regulatory jurisdiction(s) (e.g., US, EU, Canada) for the global development of products through all stages of development including pre-approval and marketed assets.
  • Ability to manage complex issues and lead multiple projects simultaneously in a time-sensitive fashion.
  • Ability to build intra- and inter-team relationships and collaborate in a global team environment at all levels of the organization, including Senior Management.
  • Strong interpersonal, written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Proven track record practicing sound judgment as it relates to risk assessment.
  • Highly familiar and knowledgeable of new and emerging regulations and guidances. Understanding of GxPs at relevant areas and solid understanding of where to seek and how to interpret regulatory information.


Competences
  • Excellent use of Microsoft 365 (Office) tools, ideally well skilled on the use of PowerPoint
  • Experience working in a regulatory documentation system (like Veeva).
  • Proficient in English in the Corporate setting. Additional languages desirable.


If this opportunity to redefine what patient engagement can be resonates, apply now to start the conversation!

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $186,232.80 - $279,349.20 USD Annual. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales 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.

Date Posted
29-Sept-2026

Closing Date
29-Oct-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
NASDAQ

Similar Jobs

More Jobs at AstraZeneca

More Pharmaceuticals & Biotech Jobs

Find similar Director, Regulatory Affairs US Lead jobs: