Global Regulatory Policy & Intelligence Lead

AstraZeneca plc; Spain; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

AstraZeneca plc in Barcelona is seeking a Regulatory Policy & Intelligence professional to monitor legislation, translate changes into actions, and shape development and access strategies. The role involves collaborating with global and regional teams, engaging regulators and HTA bodies, and turning external developments into clear internal priorities.

You will connect policy signals to programme work across evidence generation, regulatory affairs, and market access, helping teams anticipate

Qualifications

• Degree in scientific, medical, regulatory, public policy, legal, healthcare, or related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Early-career experience, internship, placement, or demonstrable interest in regulatory affairs, regulatory intelligence, health policy, medicines development, or a related area.
• Ability to conduct structured research, assess information quality, and identify relevant facts and themes.
• Basic understanding of medicines development and the role of health authorities and regulatory agencies.

Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyse, and interpret emerging legislation, regulations, guidance, regulatory practices, health-system reforms, HTA developments, and industry trends across priority markets.
• Translate external developments into clear implications, risks, opportunities, dependencies, and recommended actions for AstraZeneca's priorities.
• Assess policy developments extending beyond medicines regulators, including those involving research, healthcare delivery, reimbursement, and data standards.
• Lead or contribute to regulatory policy analyses relating to innovative clinical trials, real-world evidence, and international regulatory harmonisation.
• Support the development of aligned AstraZeneca policy positions, consultation responses, advocacy materials, and briefing documents.

Skills

Research skills

Regulatory affairs interest

Structured analysis

Medicines development knowledge

Education

Degree in science/regulatory/public policy

Job description

AstraZeneca plc in Barcelona is seeking a Regulatory Policy & Intelligence professional to monitor legislation, translate changes into actions, and shape development and access strategies. The role involves collaborating with global and regional teams, engaging regulators and HTA bodies, and turning external developments into clear internal priorities.

You will connect policy signals to programme work across evidence generation, regulatory affairs, and market access, helping teams anticipate