Regulatory Affairs Director (Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism)

Lead the Regulatory Vision for projects in AstraZeneca CVRM’s exciting portfolio

Are you ready to lead regulatory strategy for medicines that will transform patient lives? Join AstraZeneca's Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism (CVRM) team as a Regulatory Affairs Director and become the strategic voice that guides innovative medicines from development through to patients worldwide.

About AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we put patients first and strive to meet their unmet needs worldwide. Working here means being entrepreneurial, thinking big, and working together to make the impossible a reality. If you are swift to action, confident to lead, willing to collaborate, and curious about what science can do, then you're our kind of person.

About the Role

As a Regulatory Affairs Director, you'll lead the regulatory strategy for drug development projects, and you may be assigned roles such as Global Regulatory Lead (GRL), Regional Regulatory Lead or lead for specific indication(s) within large programs. You'll be the architect of regulatory strategy, the face of AstraZeneca with Health Authorities, and a key voice in shaping clinical development programs.

What You'll Do

RAD - Strategic Leadership

• Lead the development and implementation of the global or regional regulatory strategy for your assigned product(s), ensuring rapid approval with competitive labeling that meets patient, market, and business needs

• Lead the Global Regulatory Strategy Team (GRST), bringing together experts across regions and Regulatory skill groups

• Represent Regulatory Affairs on cross-functional teams providing strategic regulatory counsel and driving cross-functional collaboration

What You'll Bring

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or related discipline (advanced degree preferred)

• 5+ years of proven experience defining and implementing regulatory strategy in a pharmaceutical organization

• Extensive knowledge of regulatory affairs within one or more therapeutic area(s) across early and late development

• Proven track record of regulatory drug development including product approval/launch

• Experience leading major Health Authority interactions

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking with the ability to critically evaluate risks and develop mitigation plans

• Strong influencing skills to drive alignment across complex, cross-functional teams

• Excellent communication abilities, both written and oral, with confidence presenting to senior leadership and regulatory agencies

• Innovation mindset with initiative to challenge conventional approaches when patient benefit is at stake

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. You'll be empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. We offer:

• Impact: Direct influence on medicines that change patient lives

• Collaboration: An inclusive culture that champions diversity and values Regulatory Affairs as an equal partner

• Growth: Commitment to lifelong learning and career development

• Innovation: Work on a rich and diverse pipeline of both small and large molecules

• Flexibility: Individualized ways of working that balance personal and professional commitments (3 days per week in office)

There's no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. Join us on our exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

Date Posted

02-Apr-2026

Closing Date

29-Apr-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills. We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics. We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.