AstraZeneca

Manager, Global Regulatory Strategy

AstraZeneca$109K — $163K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in regulatory affairs within the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in a scientific or clinical field.
  • Strong comprehension of drug development processes and regulatory guidelines.
  • Experience providing strategic regulatory guidance for products through all development stages.
  • Ability to manage complex issues and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proven track record of sound judgment in risk assessment.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the US regulatory lead on assigned programs, directing innovative regulatory strategies.
  • Act as the main contact with regulatory authorities, coordinating meetings and documentation.
  • Provide regulatory advice for pipeline products and line extensions in collaboration with relevant teams.
  • Oversee the preparation and execution of global and regional regulatory affairs submissions.
  • Coordinate submissions to regulatory authorities for development programs and marketing applications.
  • Monitor new regulatory requirements, advising teams on their business impacts.
  • Contribute to consistent regulatory practices and high-quality execution across teams.

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs.
  • Paid time off including vacation, holidays, and leaves.
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with plans.
  • Eligibility for various incentive programs including bonuses and equity awards.
Full Job Description
Location: Gaithersburg

Additional location: Boston Seaport

Hybrid: 3 days a week onsite

This is what you will do:

The Manager - Global Regulatory Strategy Lead will be responsible for developing and implementing US regulatory strategy leading to successful registration and lifecycle management of unique and technologically complex products serving patients with rare diseases and unmet medical needs.

This individual will, with a high sense of urgency, provide strategic regulatory input and execution support to assigned programs, ensuring effective regulatory planning, high-quality deliverables, and constructive collaboration with cross-functional business partners and representatives of regulatory authorities.

You will be responsible for:
  • Serves as the US regulatory lead on assigned programs, developing and directing innovative and effective US regulatory strategies in support of the assigned Alexion portfolio, pipeline, and therapeutic areas.
  • Represents Alexion as point of contact with regulatory authorities, including supporting and coordinating regulatory meetings and development of information packages.
  • Provides regulatory advice on pipeline products and line extensions for marketed products, actively collaborating with regulatory management and cross-functional colleagues across Alexion.
  • Prepares and executes aspects of global and regional regulatory affairs, ensuring integration of local objectives into global regulatory strategy.
  • Coordinates submissions to regulatory authorities in support of proposed and ongoing development programs and acts as lead for local marketing authorization applications (e.g. NDA, BLA).
  • Monitors the development of new regulatory requirements and guidance documents and advises product teams of the impact on the business or development programs.
  • Contributes to effective ways of working and consistent regulatory practices, helping to support high-quality execution across programs and regulatory activities.
  • Ensures exemplary behavior, ethics and transparency within the company and with regulatory agencies.


You will need to have:

Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in pharmaceutical industry regulatory affairs.
  • Bachelor's Degree, preference to a scientific or a clinical degree.
  • Strong knowledge of drug development and regulatory policy, with excellent scientific and business judgment.
  • Experience providing strategic regulatory advice for the global development of products through all stages of development, including pre-approval and marketed compounds.
  • Ability to manage complex issues and coordinate multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Ability to build intra-team relationships and collaborate in a global team environment at all levels of the organization.
  • Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
  • Proven track record practicing sound judgment as it relates to risk assessment.
  • Highly conversant and knowledgeable of new and emerging regulations and guidances. Understanding of GMPs, GLPs and GCPs, with solid understanding of where to seek and how to interpret regulatory information.
  • The duties of this role are generally conducted in an office environment. As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without accommodation, to use a computer; engage in communications via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; and maintain general availability during standard business hours.


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 $109,244.80 - $163,867.20 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.

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Date Posted
23-Jul-2026

Closing Date
05-Aug-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
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