Director, Regulatory Affairs US Lead

AstraZeneca plc; Boston, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 186,000 - 279,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexion seeks a Director of Regulatory Affairs US to lead regulatory strategies for assigned projects, ensuring successful registration and lifecycle management for innovative rare-disease products. You will drive submissions and collaborate with cross-functional teams, including external regulatory bodies, to shape program outcomes.

The role requires building strong relationships with FDA and global teams, guiding strategic regulatory advice across US, EU, and Canada, and ensuring alignment

Qualifications

• 8+ years of regulatory experience in pharma, with US strategy exposure.
• Bachelor's in life sciences; MSc/PhD/PharmD preferred.
• Strong understanding of drug development and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as US Strategy Lead on assigned programs and act as submission sub-team lead for US submissions.
• Main point of contact with FDA, lead Agency meetings and coordinate briefing packages.
• Develops and directs regulatory strategies in collaboration with Global Regulatory Lead and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor new regulatory requirements and advise on impact to development programs.
• Ensure ethical behavior, transparency, and effective communication with authorities.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

US regulatory submissions

Cross-functional collaboration

FDA/Agency meetings

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science

Postgraduate degree (MSc, PharmD, or PhD)

Tools

Veeva

Microsoft 365 (PowerPoint)

Job description

Location: Seaport, Boston

Reports to: Senior Director, Global Regulatory Strategy

About Alexion

For over 30 years, Alexion has been dedicated to transforming the lives of people living with rare diseases. We lead with breakthrough science, deep disease understanding, and a dedicated commitment to patients. As part of AstraZeneca, we are uniquely positioned to accelerate innovation and reach more patients globally.

Working here means being driven by purpose, acting with integrity, and fostering a culture where people feel valued, connected, and empowered.You'lljoin a community that puts patients first, plays to win, and supports your development at every step.

Role Overview

The Director, Regulatory Affairs US lead will be accountable for the development, implementation, and maintenance of regulatory strategies for assigned project(s)/product(s) and regulatory jurisdiction(s), with the intention of achieving successful registration and lifecycle management of unique and technologically complex products serving patients with rare diseases and unmet medical needs.

This individual will provide tactical and strategic input to leadership across regulatory and cross-functional teams with the objective of delivering according to regional and global Business Objectives. The individual will also ensure effective communication and constructive working relationships with business partners and representatives of regulatory authorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Serving as US Strategy Lead on assigned programs. Acting as submission sub-team lead for US submissions and core member of the Global Regulatory Team (GRT) for assigned programs.
• Representing Alexion as point contact with FDA, including leading and managing Agency meetings and providing support and coordination of briefing package development.
• Develops and directs innovative and effective regulatory strategies in support of assigned project(s)/product(s); actively collaborates with management, Global Regulatory Lead, and cross functional colleagues within Alexion (i.e., commercial, research, clinical development, medical affairs, business development, legal, manufacturing, quality, portfolio management, etc.).
• Monitors the development of new regulatory requirements or guidance documents and advise product teams of the impact on the business or development programs.
• Ensures exemplary behavior, ethics, and transparency within the company and with regulatory agencies.

You will need to have

• 8+ years of relevant Regulatory experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with experience in US regional regulatory strategies.
• Bachelor's degree in life science required; relevant postgraduate degree (e.g., MSc, PharmD, or PhD) is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of drug development and regulatory environment, coupled by excellent scientific and business judgment.
• Experience providing strategic regulatory advice in relevant regulatory jurisdiction(s) (e.g., US, EU, Canada) for the global development of products through all stages of development including pre-approval and marketed assets.
• Ability to manage complex issues and lead multiple projects simultaneously in a time-sensitive fashion.
• Ability to build intra- and inter-team relationships and collaborate in a global team environment at all levels of the organization, including Senior Management.
• Strong interpersonal, written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proven track record practicing sound judgment as it relates to risk assessment.
• Highly familiar and knowledgeable of new and emerging regulations and guidances. Understanding of GxPs at relevant areas and solid understanding of where to seek and how to interpret regulatory information.

Competences

• Excellent use of Microsoft 365 (Office) tools, ideally well skilled on the use of PowerPoint
• Experience working in a regulatory documentation system (like Veeva).
• Proficient in English in the Corporate setting. Additional languages desirable.

Why Alexion?

At Alexion(AstraZeneca’s RareDisease unit), workcentreson people living with rare conditions whose journeys demand new thinking every day; this means operating at the edge of science while staying grounded in real patient stories, collaborating across subject areas to turn complexbiology into transformative medicines, learning fast in an entrepreneurial environment with the backing of a global biopharma, and growing through tailored development that deepens both leadership capability and compassion for patients and communities we serve.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $186,232.80 - $279,349.20 USD Annual. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coveragein accordance withthe terms of the applicable plans.

Date Posted 29-Sept-2026

Closing Date 29-Oct-2026

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.