AstraZeneca

Manager, Regulatory Affairs

AstraZeneca$107K — $140K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs (drugs and biologics) in the pharmaceutical industry.
  • Detailed knowledge of Canadian Food & Drug Regulations and related guidelines.
  • Understanding of drug development and commercialization processes.
  • Experience in cross-functional collaboration with regulatory, commercial, medical, and quality teams.
  • Strong skills in developing regulatory strategies aligned with business goals.
  • Familiarity with AI tools in regulatory affairs.
  • Experience with CTD format submissions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the regulatory activities for assigned product portfolios.
  • Collaborate with Global Regulatory Affairs Teams on strategies and submissions.
  • Prepare regulatory submissions to Health Canada.
  • Serve as the main contact for Health Canada communications and submissions.
  • Ensure timely regulatory updates and risk communication to stakeholders.
  • Utilize AI in regulatory project enhancement.
  • Oversee clinical trial submissions to Health Canada.

Benefits

  • Annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity.
  • Eligibility for equity-based long-term incentive program.
  • Competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program.
  • 4 weeks' paid vacation and annual Personal Days.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Regulatory Affairs Manager, Canada, is responsible for the regulatory activities for the assigned product portfolios. Supporting the Associate Director, Country Regulatory Lead, the Regulatory Affairs Manager will lead/contribute to the development and execution of the regulatory strategies. Collaborate with local and global cross-functional teams as a key regulatory business partner to achieve business objectives.

PrincipalRequirements:
  • Responsible for managing the regulatory activities related to the assigned product portfolios.
  • Liaise with Global Regulatory Affairs Teams (GRL, RA CMC team, labelling and Regulatory Operations) on regulatory strategies and submissions.
  • Prepare regulatory submissions including NDS/SNDS/NC/Level III AN/YBPRs to Health Canada.
  • Main portfolio contact for regulatory submissions and Health Canada correspondences/clarification requests.
  • Works collaboratively with local cross-functional and global teams to ensure key regulatory deliverables are achieved in a timely manner.
  • Ensure timely communications of regulatory updates and risks to relevant stakeholders.
  • Utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to augment any applicable regulatory projects and activities.
  • Manage/build working relationship with Health Canada.
  • Provide oversight of clinical trial related submissions, including CTA, CTA-Amendment and CTA-Notification to Health Canada as needed.
  • Develop/maintain Regulatory Affairs Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Coordinate with local Quality and Global Regulatory team in support of Drug Establishment License (DEL) maintenance activities.
  • Performs intelligence monitoring and communication updates to stakeholders.
  • Conduct timely review of commercial/medical materials.
  • Contribute and coordinate reviews of Health Canada policies, guidance and regulation consultations.


Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs (drugs and biologics) within the pharmaceutical industry is required.
  • Must possess a detailed understanding of the Canadian Food & Drug Regulations, relevant guidelines, and policies.
  • Proven understanding of drug development and commercialization process
  • Ability to work within cross-functional environment: i.e. with Global Regulatory, local Commercial, Medical Affairs, Market Access, Safety and Quality teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop regulatory strategies aligned with commercial objectives
  • Understanding of AI tools/utilization within regulatory activities.
  • Experience with CTD format
  • Excellent communication and negotiation skills
  • Good influencing and relationship leadership skills
  • Excellent project management skills
  • Outstanding attention to detail and interpersonal and priority leadership skills
  • Capacity to perform effectively in a flexible environment to meet all requirements and business requirements


Education
  • We prefer candidates with an advanced degree (MSc. or PhD.) or equivalent experience. At minimum, a B.Sc. in a life science subject area (biology, chemistry, etc.) and a post-graduate diploma or certification related to Regulatory Affairs is needed.


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Annual base salary for this position ranges from 107,196.80 to 140,695.80.
AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs. In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role). Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks' paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

We are using AI as part of the recruitment process.

This advertisement relates to a current vacancy.

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.
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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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