AstraZeneca

Senior Regulatory Affairs Director - Oncology Cell & Gene Therapy

AstraZeneca$218K — $327K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • An advanced degree in a science-related field with 7-10 years of relevant experience.
  • Proven expertise in developing regulatory strategies for cell and gene therapy products.
  • In-depth knowledge of global regulatory science and drug/biologic development processes.
  • Experience in product development specifically for multiple myeloma.
  • Background in pharmaceutical business and various regulatory affairs roles, particularly in oncology.
  • Demonstrated leadership abilities with regulatory and cross-functional teams.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the global regulatory strategy development for complex CGT products up to BLA submission.
  • Collaborate with global product teams to design efficient regulatory pathways and competitive labeling.
  • Oversee health authority meetings, BLA submissions, and expedited pathway designations.
  • Lead a Global Regulatory Strategy Team focusing on specific product indications and coaching members.
  • Assess emerging data against product goals and inform management about risks and mitigations.
  • Represent Regulatory Affairs on Global Product Teams and oversee all regulatory activities associated with products.
  • Accountable for achieving project-related regulatory milestones and preparing strategy documents.

Benefits

  • Flexible work environment promoting a balance between personal and work commitments.
  • Collaborative culture with mandatory in-office work for three days a week.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions.
  • Paid vacation and holidays, along with paid leaves.
  • Short-term and long-term incentive programs available based on role.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Senior Director, Oncology Cell and Gene Therapy Regulatory Affairs, leads the development and implementation of the global regulatory strategy for CGT products of high complexity and visibility and may serve as Franchise GRL on complex programs with multiple indications. In addition to GRL responsibilities, the Sr RAD has the ability to function in dual capacity by also serving as a regional lead based on their location.

The Sr RAD ensures that the regulatory strategy is designed to deliver efficient approval with competitive labelling in keeping with the properties of the product(s) and the needs identified by the business, markets and patients. The Sr RAD provides team leadership and participates in coaching and mentorship to members of the relevant CGT Global Regulatory Strategy Team and is responsible for leading the global regulatory deliverables in line with GPT goals. The Sr RAD establishes external relationships with key Regulatory stakeholders, leveraging these to maintain competitive advantage. They are viewed as a Senior Leader within the Regulatory Community.

Typical Accountabilities
  • Lead and own the development and implementation of the global regulatory strategy for a CGT product of high complexity, from current stage through BLA submission. May serve in dual-role as GRL and regional RAD.
  • As a core member of the global product team, ensure that regulatory strategies are designed to deliver an efficient path to approval with competitive labeling in keeping with the properties of the product(s) and the needs identified by the business, markets and patients, and contribute to governance presentations.
  • Lead regulatory strategy for all health authority meetings, responses to information requests, BLA development and submission, expedited pathway designations.
  • Maintain a strong working knowledge of the relevant disease areas: early- and late-stage multiple myeloma.
  • Lead a Global Regulatory Strategy Team (GRST) responsible for specific indications/programs within the franchise, key contributing members from the regions, emerging markets, RA CMC, Labeling and members of the submission and execution team. Participate in coaching and performance feedback to members of your GRST.
  • Lead the objective assessment of emerging data against aspirations and update senior management on project risks/mitigation activities.
  • Represent Regulatory Affairs on Global Product Teams (GPTs) providing strategic Regulatory advice and accountable for all Regulatory activities
  • Accountable for the delivery of all project-related regulatory milestones, including assessment of the probability of regulatory success and mitigations. You will lead preparation of the regulatory strategy document and target product labeling.
  • Demonstrate strategic, leadership, and collaboration skills, contributing to effective cross-functional teamwork in product development.
  • Lead, participate, and promote non-project functional or cross-functional initiatives and engage externally on the corresponding topics as needed. Lead the development of novel regulatory tools and technology.
  • Ensure appropriate planning and construction of the global dossier and core prescribing information led by the respective teams. Accountable for product maintenance and compliance activities associated with marketed brands.
  • Partner with marketing companies (countries) and regional regulatory affairs staff to influence developing views/guidance.
  • May have line management responsibilities in addition to matrixed supervisory, leadership, and mentoring roles.


Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience

Essential
  • An advanced degree in a science related field and seven-ten years of experience and/or appropriate knowledge/experience.
  • Demonstrated success in cell and/or gene therapy regulatory strategy.
  • Deep understanding of global regulatory science and integration with program strategy. Long standing experience of overall drug/biologic development processes and strategies for high profile, complex or novel development programs.
  • Experience with product development for multiple myeloma.
  • Broad background of experience working in pharmaceutical business and prior experience in several areas within regulatory affairs. Experience in Oncology (small molecules & biologics) is preferred.
  • Proven experience leading regulatory and cross-functional teams, and stakeholder management.
  • Ability to think strategically and critically and evaluate risks to regulatory activities.
  • Previous experience in leading major Health Authority interactions.
  • Excellent oral, written, and presentation skills.
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a hands-on fashion.
  • Flexible and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple projects and successfully adapt to changing business needs and priorities.


Desirable
  • Successful leadership of at least one global regulatory approval including leading response team and labeling negotiations
  • Experience with FDA advisory committee and EMA oral explanation .
  • Experience developing products for the treatment of autoimmune conditions.
  • Experience working on due diligence activities and in a business alliance environment.
  • Experience in leading and growing people through coaching or mentorship.
  • Contribution to non-project business initiatives (e.g. at a portfolio or cross functional level)


Competitive salary and benefits package on offer:

Recognizing the importance of individualized flexibility, our ways of working allow employees to balance personal and work commitments while ensuring we continue to create a strong culture of collaboration and teamwork by engaging face-to-face in our offices 3 days a week.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $218,058.40 - 327,087.60. However, 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) or to receive a retirement contribution (hourly 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
26-Aug-2026

Closing Date
09-Sept-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.
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83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
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Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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