US Regulatory Strategy Director – Rare Diseases

Alexion

Boston (MA)

On-site

USD 186,000 - 279,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Alexion is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs US to lead development and execution of regulatory strategies for US projects and lifecycle management of rare-disease programs. You will partner with global teams and communicate with the FDA, driving submissions and agency meetings.

Based in Boston/ Seaport, you will influence cross-functional decisions and ensure compliant, timely strategies across US and international regulatory environments, supporting patients with unmet medical needs.

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of regulatory experience in the pharmaceutical industry with US regional regulatory strategies.
  • Bachelor's degree in life science required; relevant postgraduate degree preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of drug development and regulatory environment with strong scientific and business judgment.
  • Experience providing strategic regulatory advice in US, EU, Canada for global development.
  • Ability to manage complex issues and lead multiple projects in a time-sensitive fashion.
  • Ability to build intra- and inter-team relationships and collaborate in a global team.
  • Strong interpersonal, written/verbal communication and presentation skills.
  • Familiarity with new regulations and GxP knowledge.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as US Strategy Lead on assigned programs and act as submission sub-team lead for US submissions.
  • Represent Alexion as point contact with FDA, including leading Agency meetings and briefing package development.
  • Develop and direct innovative regulatory strategies in collaboration with global teams.
  • Monitor new regulatory requirements or guidance and advise product teams of impact.
  • Maintain exemplary ethics and transparency in communications with regulators and team members.

Skills

Regulatory strategy
US regulatory experience
Cross-functional collaboration
Regulatory intelligence
Communication skills
Risk assessment
GxP knowledge
Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science
Postgraduate degree (MSc/PhD/PharmD)

Tools

Veeva systems
Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Alexion is seeking a Director of Regulatory Affairs US to lead development and execution of regulatory strategies for US projects and lifecycle management of rare-disease programs. You will partner with global teams and communicate with the FDA, driving submissions and agency meetings.

Based in Boston/ Seaport, you will influence cross-functional decisions and ensure compliant, timely strategies across US and international regulatory environments, supporting patients with unmet medical needs.

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