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Regulatory Affairs Director - Oncology

3+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 17, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Hybrid Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Regulatory Affairs Director – Oncology

Location: New York, NY, USA
Job ID: R-236045
Date Posted: 04 Nov 2025
Closing Date: 18 Nov 2025


About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is committed to transforming science into life-changing medicines with integrity, innovation, and global collaboration. Within Oncology Regulatory Science, Strategy & Excellence (ORSSE), the focus is to bring novel treatments to patients with unmet needs by advancing a strong oncology pipeline with regulatory excellence.


Role Overview

The Regulatory Affairs Director (RAD) provides strategic and operational regulatory leadership for oncology products throughout development, commercialization, and lifecycle management.
You will serve as:

  • Global Regulatory Lead (GRL) for early-stage programs or specific indications.

  • Regional Regulatory Lead when required.

The RAD significantly influences clinical strategy and shapes regulatory outcomes through proactive engagement with global Health Authorities.


Key Responsibilities

1. Regulatory Leadership & Strategy

  • Lead cross-functional teams for major regulatory submissions: NDA, BLA, IND, CTA.

  • Develop and implement regional or global regulatory strategies to achieve rapid approvals with competitive labeling.

  • Oversee preparation of regulatory strategy documents, target product labeling, and regulatory milestones.

  • Assess risks, emerging data, and probability of regulatory success.

2. Health Authority Interactions

  • Design and execute Health Authority engagement strategies.

  • Lead preparation of briefing documents and team rehearsals.

  • Moderate meetings with regulatory agencies and negotiate labeling and approvals.

3. Team Leadership

  • Lead the Global Regulatory Strategy Team (GRST) across regions, CMC, labeling, and submissions.

  • Mentor team members and provide performance feedback.

4. Dossier & Compliance Management

  • Plan and build global dossiers, core prescribing information, and maintenance/supply documentation.

  • Partner with regional regulatory teams and marketing companies to influence evolving regulatory guidance.


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in a science-related field.

  • Minimum 3 years of regulatory strategy or equivalent experience.

  • Hands-on experience in regulatory drug development and major Health Authority interactions.

  • Knowledge of at least one therapeutic area across early and late development.

  • Demonstrated strengths in:

    • Strategic thinking & influencing

    • Risk evaluation

    • Innovation & leadership

    • Excellent communication skills (oral & written)


Preferred Qualifications

  • Advanced degree.

  • Experience in Oncology (small molecules + biologics).

  • Experience with Phase 3 design and end-of-Phase 2 meetings.

  • Experience contributing to regulatory approval including response teams and labeling negotiations.

  • Knowledge of benefit–risk principles, dose selection, and statistical design.

  • Broad pharma industry experience across multiple regulatory areas.

  • Ability to operate strategically within high-profile, business-critical programs.

  • Strong understanding of global regulatory science and clinical development principles.


Compensation & Benefits

  • Annual Base Salary: $186,232.80 – $279,349.20
    (Actual pay varies by experience, skills, and location)

  • Short-term incentive bonus

  • Long-term equity incentive program (for salaried roles)

  • 401(k) retirement program

  • Paid vacation, holidays, and leaves

  • Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage

  • Hybrid work model: 3 days/week on-site

Employment is at-will, and compensation may be adjusted based on performance or market factors.


Workplace Culture

  • AstraZeneca values diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunity.

  • New York site provides a collaborative, welcoming, and high-energy environment.

  • Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities or special needs.