Global Regulatory Strategy Lead – Submissions & Compliance

Astrazeneca Pharma India Ltd.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 360,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca seeks a Regulatory Affairs Lead in Saudi Arabia to drive regulatory strategies and manage submissions across the product lifecycle, ensuring global and local compliance. The role partners with business units and authorities to enable timely patient access to innovative medicines.

You will lead a small team, provide expert regulatory input to product teams, and represent the company in official engagements with authorities while upholding governance and compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years experience in regulatory affairs
• At least 5 years in a multinational environment
• Strong knowledge of local and international regulatory standards
• Proven ability to lead pivotal regulatory projects
• Excellent collaboration and people management skills

Responsibilities

• Drive regulatory strategy and submissions across product lifecycle
• Partner with business units and stakeholders to align regulatory plans
• Lead and develop a small team of regulatory professionals
• Engage with authorities and industry forums to shape guidelines
• Ensure governance, compliance and timely reporting and communications

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Submission management

Cross-functional leadership

Regulatory risk management

Industry/Health Authority liaison

Education

Bachelor's degree in Pharmaceuticals/Medicine/Biotechnology

Job description

AstraZeneca seeks a Regulatory Affairs Lead in Saudi Arabia to drive regulatory strategies and manage submissions across the product lifecycle, ensuring global and local compliance. The role partners with business units and authorities to enable timely patient access to innovative medicines.

You will lead a small team, provide expert regulatory input to product teams, and represent the company in official engagements with authorities while upholding governance and compliance standards.