Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs Strategy - Cell and Gene Therapy

Job Title: Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs Strategy - Cell and Gene Therapy Introduction to role: Are you ready to set the global regulatory vision for pioneering cell and gene therapies and turn breakthrough science into real options for patients? This role leads high-impact programs across cancer, immune-mediated and rare diseases, guiding them from current stage through licensure with clear, competitive pathways to approval and labeling. You will shape strategy for complex, visible programs, bringing clarity, pace and rigor that accelerate access for patients. You will report to the Executive Director, Cell and Gene Therapy Regulatory Affairs and act as a franchise global regulatory lead for programs with multiple indications, with the opportunity to serve in a dual capacity as a regional lead based on your expertise. Working across discovery through commercialization, you will partner closely with Global Product Teams to align science, evidence and policy, while coaching a Global Regulatory Strategy Team to deliver at the highest level. Could you be the strategic voice that anticipates risk, seizes expedited opportunities and influences the dialogue with global health authorities? Accountabilities: Global Regulatory Leadership: Own the end-to-end global regulatory strategy for a high-complexity cell and gene therapy program, from current stage through BLA submission, ensuring an efficient route to approval with competitive labeling aligned to product attributes and patient, market and business needs. - Franchise and Regional Responsibility: Serve as global regulatory lead for complex, multi-indication programs and, where relevant, take on regional leadership to integrate region-specific strategy and execution. Health Authority Strategy and Engagement: Lead strategy for agency meetings, information requests and expedited pathway designations; drive robust preparation that secures clear outcomes and de-risks pivotal milestones. Dossier and Labeling Excellence: Direct the planning and construction of the global dossier and core prescribing information; own target product labeling strategy and negotiation readiness. Cross-Functional Product Leadership: Represent Regulatory Affairs on Global Product Teams, shaping development and commercialization plans, contributing to governance presentations and aligning regulatory objectives with clinical, CMC, safety and commercial strategies. Evidence and Decision-Making: Continuously assess emerging data against program aspirations; present risks, trade-offs and mitigations to senior leadership to enable decisive, data-driven choices. Delivery and Milestone Management: Oversee all regulatory deliverables and milestones, including probability-of-success assessments and contingency planning to protect timelines and value. Team Leadership and Talent Development: Lead a Global Regulatory Strategy Team for specific indications/programs; coach, mentor and, as applicable, line-manage team members to build capability and performance. External Influence and Partnerships: Build strong relationships with regulatory stakeholders; partner with country and regional regulatory teams to shape developing views and guidance. Innovation and Tools: Lead and promote the development of novel regulatory tools and technology, and contribute to non-project initiatives that advance how we work and the impact we deliver. Marketed Product Stewardship: Maintain accountability for product maintenance and compliance activities associated with marketed brands, ensuring continued benefit to patients and compliance with evolving requirements. Essential Skills/Experience: An advanced degree in a science related field and seven to 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 in the following therapeutic areas: oncology, autoimmune, rare diseases, neurology. Broad background of experience working in pharmaceutical business and prior experience in several areas within regulatory affairs. 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 Health Authority interactions in major markets. 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. Successful leadership of at least one global regulatory approval including leading response team and labeling negotiations Desirable Skills/Experience: Experience with FDA advisory committee and/or EMA oral explanation. - 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). When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world. Why AstraZeneca: Here, your regulatory leadership turns cutting-edge cell and gene therapy science into treatments that change lives—fast. You will work in a collaborative, empowered environment that blends scientific ambition with practical execution, where unexpected teams come together to challenge assumptions, share knowledge across borders and adopt new technology to shorten development cycles. We value kindness alongside ambition, give you the autonomy to lead and the support to grow, and connect your individual impact directly to patients who are waiting. Pay Transparency: The annual base pay for this position ranges from $218,058 - $327,087 USD Annual. 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 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. Call to Action: If you are ready to lead global regulatory strategy for transformative cell and gene therapies and leave a clear, lasting mark on patient outcomes, we invite you to step forward and start the conversation today. Date Posted 18-Jun-2026 Closing Date 03-Jul-2026 Our 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. AstraZeneca is a global, science-led, patient-focused biopharmaceutical company. We focus on discovering, developing and commercialising prescription medicines for some of the world’s most serious diseases. But we are more than one of the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies. At AstraZeneca, we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. To embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges. There is no better place to make a difference in medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture where you will connect different thinking to generate new and valuable opportunities. Where you will find a commitment to lifelong learning, growth and development for all. Our Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) mission is to create an inclusive and equitable environment where people belong, using the power of our diversity to push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. Inclusion and diversity are fundamental to the success of our company, because innovation requires breakthrough ideas that only come from a diverse workforce empowered to challenge conventional thinking. We’re curious about science and the advancement of knowledge. We find creative ways to approach new challenges. We’re driven to make the right choices and be accountable for our actions. As an organisation centred around what makes us human, we put a big focus on people. Across our business, we want colleagues to wake up excited about their day at the office, in the field, or in the lab. Along with our purpose to bring life-changing medicines to people across the globe, we have a promise to you: to help you realise the full breadth of your potential. Here, you’ll do work that has the potential to change your life and improve countless others. And, together with your team, you’ll shape a culture that unites and inspires us every day. This is your life at AstraZeneca.