AstraZeneca -CVRM Regulatory Affairs Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); Hybride; USD 60 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Vision

Dental

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness & life

Résumé du poste

AstraZeneca is offering a two-year CVRM Regulatory Affairs fellowship based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with a hybrid schedule (at least 3 days in the Kendall Square office). The fellowship combines regulatory strategy, development, and interaction with Health Authorities, while partnering with Northeastern University and external biopharmaceutical industry partners.

The role emphasizes strategic and operational regulatory leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and potential regional lead

Qualifications

• Pharmacist degree required and licensure in MA.

Responsabilités

• Support global regulatory strategies across drug development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive regulatory planning.
• Contribute to shaping clinical and regulatory strategy for portfolio.

Connaissances

Pharmacy degree

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Teamwork

Independent work

Strategic thinking

AI tools

Formation

Doctor of Pharmacy degree

Outils

AI tools

Description du poste

AstraZeneca –CVRM Regulatory Affairs Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Northeastern University Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowships Programis a two-year experiential program designed to advance lifelonglearning and the education and training of Pharm.D. graduates. Akey element of the program's success is preparing Fellows to meetevolving workforce needs across various sectors of thepharmaceutical industry.

Fellows have the opportunity to work closely with our innovativebiopharmaceutical industry partners, while engaging withNortheastern University faculty in professional and careerdevelopment, teaching, service, and scholarly activities.

In partnership with Northeastern University, AstraZeneca isoffering a two-year CVRM Regulatory Affairs fellowship, based inCambridge, Massachusetts and AZ's brand new facility in KendallSquare.

About AstraZeneca

At AstraZeneca, we're dedicated to being a Great Place toWork, where you're empowered to push the boundaries of scienceand unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. It's an opportunity tomake a meaningful difference to medicine, patients, and society. Wefoster an inclusive culture that champions diversity andcollaboration, while supporting lifelong learning, growth, anddevelopment. Together, we're pioneering the future ofhealthcare.

We put patients at the heart of everything we do and strive toaddress unmet medical needs around the world. Working here meansbeing entrepreneurial, thinking big, and collaborating to turn theseemingly impossible into reality. If you're swift to act,confident in your leadership, willing to collaborate, and curiousabout what science can achieve, you could be the kind of personwe're looking for.

Our innovative Cardiovascular, Renal & Metabolism (CVRM) pipeline continues to grow. To support this expansion and meet theincreasing need for regulatory expertise, we're recruiting anddeveloping Regulatory Affairs Strategists. In this role, you'll have the opportunity to contribute across thedrug-development lifecycle and support a rich and diverse pipelineof small- and large-molecule medicines. You'll work acrossdisciplines in a collaborative and inclusive environment, where Regulatory Affairs is a respected voice and an equal partner in thebusiness.

Responsibilities

Are you passionate about science and experienced within regulatoryaffairs and drug development? Do you possess strategic andoperational leadership skills? Then, join us at AstraZenecaCardiovascular, Renal or Metabolism (CVRM) regulatory affairs toget involved in the global regulatory strategies and support the research, development and commercialization of our products acrossthe portfolio!

As a Regulatory Affairs professional within AstraZeneca, you willplay a key role in channeling our scientific capabilities to make apositive impact on changing patients' lives. In Regulatory Affairs,our teams influence the development of our innovative pipeline,define the regulatory strategy for our therapeutic assets, andengage with Health Authorities to effectively inform ourdevelopment programs. In this way, our Regulatory Affairs teams aretransforming exciting science into valued new medicines forpatients around the world. Strategic thinking is key within ourfunction. The more experience you gain, the more accountability youwill have for strategic input and leadership.

The CVRM Regulatory Affairs Fellow is not only a learning anddevelopment opportunity to understand the drug development processand the Regulatory Affairs role - this role provides strategic andoperational regulatory support to the development,commercialization and life cycle management of assigned products. As experience increases, the Fellow will have increasingresponsibility and may serve as the regional regulatory lead forassigned programs, contributing to crafting and implementing theclinical strategy and influencing stakeholders to improveoutcomes.

The position is hybrid, with an expectation of at least 3 days perweek in the office in Kendall Square.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Pharmacy degree from an ACPE-accreditedinstitution
• Eligible for pharmacist licensure in the State ofMassachusetts
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentationskills
• Strong time management and leadership abilities
• Ability to work independently and take initiative on a varietyof projects at both the industry site and Northeastern
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Strategic-oriented mindset with attention to detail
• Fluent in the use of AI tools for research and efficiency inthe workplace

Additional Information

Applicants should submit the following application materials by thepriority deadline of October 31, 2026:

• Curriculum vitae (CV), uploaded
• Unofficial PharmD transcripts, uploaded
• Cover letter, uploaded

Letters of Recommendation

Three formal Letters of Recommendation (LORs) must be submitteddirectly by the letter writers no later than November 23,2026.

Each letter writer must include:

• The candidate's full name
• The fellowship program(s) to which the candidate is applying(e.g., Smith, John - AstraZeneca, Alnylam, GSK)

Address cover letter and letters of recommendation to:

J. Andrew Orr-Skirvin, PharmD, BCOP
Clinical Professor, Department of Pharmacy & Health SystemsSciences

Pharmaceutical Industry Fellowship Program Director

360 Huntington Ave, 140 The Fenway R218
Boston, MA 02115

Northeastern University will not provide H-1B, TN, O-1, E-3, or anyother type of employment visa sponsorship for the successfulapplicant to this position, now or in the future. STEM OPT is notcompatible for this position. The successful applicant must be ableto maintain valid work authorization in the United Statesthroughout the entire appointment without Northeastern University'ssponsorship for a visa.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate workexperience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefiteligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paidtime off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- aswell as commuting & transportation.

• medical
• vision
• dental
• paidtime off
• tuition assistance
• wellness & life
• retirement- aswell as commuting & transportation

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disabilitystatus, or any other characteristic protected by applicablelaw.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type

108S

Expected Hiring Range

$60,315.00 - $85,192.50

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will dependon several factors, which may include your education, experience,location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a paycomparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role.Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject tochange.