Regulatory Affairs Manager
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Job Summary
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/Responsibilities
- Understand 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 products 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
Bachelors degree in a scientific discipline Regulatory Sciences Pharmacy or a related field
- 3 years of Regulatory experience within the biopharmaceutical industry or at a health authority or other relevant experience
- General knowledge of drug development
- Strong project management skills
- Leadership skills including experience leading multi-disciplinary project teams
Preferred Experience
Masters PharmD or PhD degree in Science Regulatory Sciences Pharmacy or another related discipline
5 years of Regulatory experience within the biopharmaceutical industry or at a health authority or other relevant experience
- Managed regulatory deliverables at the project level
- Thorough knowledge of the drug development process
- Knowledge of AZ Business and processes
Skills and Capabilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Cultural awareness
- Scientific knowledge sufficient to understand regulatory issues and facilitate scientific discussions
- Proficiency with common project management (e.g. MS Project) and document management tools
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to analyze problems and recommend actions
- Continuous Improvement and knowledge sharing focused
Internal and External Contacts/Customers
- Global Regulatory Leads (GRLs)
- Regional Leads (eg US EU international RADs)
- Lead RPM
- Regulatory skill group in CGT
- Marketing Companies
- Health Authorities
- External collaboration partners
Why AstraZeneca
At AstraZeneca were dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. Theres 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. Were on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.
So whats next
Are you already imagining yourself joining our team Good because we cant wait to hear from you!
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $109244.80 - $163867.20 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 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 Posted
30-Jul-2026Closing Date
14-Aug-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and 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.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
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