Senior SH & Environmental Regulatory Operations Lead

Associate Director - SH & Environmental Regulated Operations; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director for SH & Environmental Regulated Operations in Macclesfield. You will own regulator-facing licences, permits and compliance obligations, interfacing with regulators and internal stakeholders to ensure safe and compliant operations.

The role also governs AI-enabled compliance tools and regulatory data accuracy. You will lead cross‑functional regulatory activities with PT&D and R&D on new substances, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement in

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, chemistry, engineering, or related field.
• Current DGSA (Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser) certification.
• Experience in regulated environmental and chemical compliance at industrial sites.
• Strong knowledge of UK EA permitting, REACH, DG regulations, and Controlled Drugs licensing.

Responsibilities

• Hold regulator-facing licences and permits for the campus, including EA permits and REACH compliance.
• Lead the EA breach-notification workflow and regulator correspondence.
• Oversee permit-deviation interpretation and evidence packaging for regulator inspections.
• Manage environment-related waste governance, hazardous waste registrations and regulatory registers.
• Provide regulatory input to PT&D and R&D on new substances and novel chemistry.

Skills

DGSA Certification

Regulatory Compliance

Env Compliance

Stakeholder Liaison

Regulatory Reporting

Education

Degree in environmental science or related field

Tools

AI-enabled compliance tools

Job description

AstraZeneca is seeking an Associate Director for SH & Environmental Regulated Operations in Macclesfield. You will own regulator-facing licences, permits and compliance obligations, interfacing with regulators and internal stakeholders to ensure safe and compliant operations.

The role also governs AI-enabled compliance tools and regulatory data accuracy. You will lead cross‑functional regulatory activities with PT&D and R&D on new substances, manage risk, and drive continuous improvement in