Regulatory Affairs Manager

The Regulatory Affairs Manager (RAM) is a regulatory specialist with project management capabilities responsible for leading the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of assigned deliverables. The RAM contributes to regulatory submission strategy, identifying submission risks and opportunities, while leading simple through more complex regulatory applications and managing procedures through approval. The RAM provides regulatory expertise and guidance on procedural and documentation requirements to GRET, GRST and cross-functional teams working flexibly within and across regions to ensure the delivery of business objectives.Accountabilities/ResponsibilitiesUnderstand the regulatory framework, including regional trends, for various types of applications and procedures for small and large molecules across all regions.Provide regulatory input on procedural and documentation requirements as defined by Health Authorities for assigned deliverable(s) including:Submission delivery strategy of all dossiers and all application types per market and /or region.Review of documents (e.g. response documents, study protocols, PSRs, etc.).Analysis of regulatory procedures and special designations used during development, authorizations and extension of the product.Use and share best practices, when handling various applications and procedures during interactions with health authorities and in day-to-day work, while operating in a highly dynamic environment.Lead and / or contribute to the planning, preparation (including authoring where relevant) and delivery of simple and with experience, increasingly more complex submissions throughout the product’s life cycle from either a global and/or regional perspective.Develop, execute and maintain submission delivery plans, submission content plans, and proactively provide status updates to designated stakeholders.Coordinate the input, maintenance and revision in the Planit project plans for assigned projects, and highlight unforeseen changes in resource demand in a timely manner to Lead RPM and line manager.Identify regulatory risks and propose mitigations to Lead RPM and cross functional teams.Support operational and compliance activities for assigned deliverables, including generating work requests and submission content plans, submission tracking, TMF, and document management utilizing the support and input of GRO, MCs, CROs and/or alliance partners where relevant.Provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge sharing within the RAM skill group.Contribute to process improvement.Minimum Requirements Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, Regulatory Sciences, Pharmacy, or a related field3+ years of Regulatory experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, or at a health authority, or other relevant experienceGeneral knowledge of drug developmentStrong project management skillsLeadership skills, including experience leading multi-disciplinary project teamsPreferred ExperienceMaster’s, PharmD, or PhD degree in Science, Regulatory Sciences, Pharmacy, or another related discipline5+ years of Regulatory experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, or at a health authority, or other relevant experienceManaged regulatory deliverables at the project levelThorough knowledge of the drug development processKnowledge of AZ Business and processesSkills and CapabilitiesExcellent written and verbal communication skillsCultural awarenessScientific knowledge sufficient to understand regulatory issues and facilitate scientific discussionsProficiency with common project management (e.g., MS Project) and document management toolsAbility to work independently and as part of a teamInfluencing and stakeholder management skillsAbility to analyze problems and recommend actionsContinuous Improvement and knowledge sharing focusedInternal and External Contacts/CustomersGlobal Regulatory Leads (GRLs)Regional Leads (eg, US, EU international RADs)Lead RPMRegulatory skill group in CGTMarketing CompaniesHealth AuthoritiesExternal collaboration partnersWhy AstraZeneca? At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.So, what’s next? Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you!The annual base pay for this position ranges from $109,244.80 - $163,867.20 USD Annual. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. 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), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales 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 pay (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 Posted30-Jul-2026Closing Date14-Aug-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.SummaryLocation: US - Gaithersburg - MD; US - South San Francisco - CA; US - Santa Clara - CA; US - Cambridge Kendall SQ - MAType: Full time