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Director Global Regulatory Policy

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    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • Government & Politics
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  • Barcelona
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AI generated summary

  • You need expertise in regulatory policy, knowledge of drug development, strong communication skills, problem-solving ability, strategic influencing experience, and a degree in a scientific discipline.
  • You will manage regulatory policy topics, provide advice to stakeholders, prepare documents, represent the company externally, attend meetings for intelligence, and foster a collaborative team culture.

Requirements

  • Understands the role of external policy and advocacy and connections to business goals.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Regulatory policy-related matters, through Health Authority or Industry experience.
  • Working knowledge of AstraZeneca focused disease areas.
  • Thorough understanding and application of the Drug Development and associated regulatory processes.
  • Collaborative and able to build consensus with peers and leadership (ability to influence upwards).
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Experience in knowledge management and digital information management.
  • Problem-solving skills.
  • Focus on delivery and results.
  • Excellent strategic influencing and negotiation.
  • Experienced Regulatory Professional with a degree in a scientific discipline, typically pharmacy or a biological science.

Responsibilities

  • Lead or manage regulatory policy priority topics as coordinated by the Global Regulatory Policy Senior Directors/Group Head.
  • Provide key regulatory procedural/ environmental advice on assigned topics to key customers/stakeholders, including the Regulatory TAs, Commercial, MC regulatory, R&D and CMO functions.
  • Support preparation of regulatory policy documents, including position statements, reports, draft papers and presentation materials.
  • Represent AZ Regulatory Affairs on selected external Trade Association committees to ensure AZ Regulatory views on key issues are known.
  • Attend relevant external meetings/conferences to obtain relevant intelligence of value to the business and communicate effectively.
  • May represent AZ in external benchmarking on advocacy business practices.
  • Has personal responsibility for creating a culture of courageous leadership, creativity and collaboration.
  • Contribute to the strategy, direction and efficient operation of the immediate team and function.

FAQs

What is the location of the Director Global Regulatory Policy position?

The position is located in Barcelona, Spain, with a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Director Global Regulatory Policy?

The Director is responsible for driving global regulatory policy development and advocacy, providing strategic views on regulatory issues, developing aligned company policy positions, maintaining health authority relationships, and leading stakeholder interactions.

What type of experience is essential for this role?

Essential experience includes expertise in regulatory policy-related matters, working knowledge of AstraZeneca focused disease areas, understanding of drug development processes, strong communication skills, and ability to build consensus with peers and leadership.

Is prior experience with health authorities necessary for this position?

Yes, demonstrated expertise in regulatory policy-related matters through Health Authority or industry experience is required.

What skills are desirable for the Director Global Regulatory Policy role?

Desirable skills include problem-solving skills, focus on delivery and results, excellent strategic influencing and negotiation abilities, and experience as a regulatory professional, typically with a degree in pharmacy or biological sciences.

What organizational culture does AstraZeneca promote?

AstraZeneca promotes a culture of courageous leadership, creativity, collaboration, and values inclusivity and diversity among its employees.

Will the Director attend external meetings or conferences?

Yes, the Director will attend relevant external meetings or conferences to gather intelligence of value to the business and communicate effectively.

How does this role contribute to AstraZeneca's mission?

This role contributes by ensuring that regulatory policies align with company goals and actively advocating for AstraZeneca's interests in key regulatory matters, ultimately helping to bring innovative treatments to patients.

Can I expect opportunities for professional development in this role?

Yes, the role includes contributions to the strategy and direction of the team, providing opportunities for professional growth and development in a collaborative environment.

How does AstraZeneca approach drug development and regulatory processes?

AstraZeneca takes innovative regulatory approaches to bring life-changing treatments to patients, focusing on rapid and global approvals to transform breakthrough science into tangible value.

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We're transforming the future of healthcare by unlocking the power of what science can do for people, society and the planet. AstraZeneca is a global pharmaceutical company dedicated to improving the health and well-being of people worldwide. With a focus on innovative research and development, AstraZeneca develops and manufactures a wide range of prescription medicines, including treatments for cardiovascular, respiratory, oncology, and other therapeutic areas. Their aim is to transform the lives of patients by discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that address unmet medical needs. AstraZeneca's purpose is to push the boundaries of science and collaborate with healthcare professionals, organisations, and communities to improve patient outcomes and contribute to the advancement of healthcare globally.