Regulatory Affairs Lead

Leadership & People Development

• Manage and develop a small team of regulatory professionals (1–2 direct reports), setting clear objectives, coaching, and providing growth opportunities.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, creativity, and courageous leadership across teams.
• Lead or participate in critical projects, ensuring regulatory business needs are integrated into AZ’s systems, processes, and standards.

External Engagement & Business Awareness

• Build and maintain strong relationships with Regulatory Health Authorities, industry representatives, and key external partners.
• Monitor regulatory, policy, and industry dynamics, proactively advising internal stakeholders on potential impacts.
• Support business development activities, including proposals, reports, costing, and budgets, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.

Governance & Compliance

• Ensure all regulatory activities adhere to AstraZeneca’s Code of Ethics, corporate policies, and local legislation.
• Timely reporting of adverse events, compliance risks, conflicts of interest, and health/environment-related incidents.
• Provide regulatory input for audits, inspections, recalls, and related communications to minimize compliance risks.

Only applications in KSA will be considered.

Essential for the role

• Saudi National
• Higher education in pharmaceuticals, medicine, or biotechnology.
• Minimum 9 years’ experience in regulatory affairs (drug development, product approval/launch, line extension, license maintenance, or Health Authority experience), including at least 5 years in a multinational environment with proven contributions.
• Strong knowledge of local and international regulatory standards, requirements, and industry practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage pivotal projects and resource requirements.
• Excellent collaboration and teamworking skills across global functions.
• Proven people management capabilities.
• Strong business acumen, including financial and strategic awareness.

Why AstraZeneca?

At AstraZeneca we’re dedicated to being a Great Place to Work. Where you are empowered to push the boundaries of science and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. There’s no better place to make a difference to medicine, patients, and society. An inclusive culture that champions diversity and collaboration, and always committed to lifelong learning, growth, and development. We’re on an exciting journey to pioneer the future of healthcare.

So, what’s next?

• Are you already imagining yourself joining our team? Good, because we can’t wait to hear from you.
• Are you ready to bring new ideas and fresh thinking to the table? Brilliant! We have one seat available, and we hope it’s yours.

Where can I find out more?

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Date Posted

07-Sep-2026

Closing Date

12-Sep-2026

AstraZeneca embraces diversity and equality of opportunity.  We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse team representing all backgrounds, with as wide a range of perspectives as possible, and harnessing industry-leading skills.  We believe that the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.  We welcome and consider applications to join our team from all qualified candidates, regardless of their characteristics.  We comply with all applicable laws and regulations on non-discrimination in employment (and recruitment), as well as work authorization and employment eligibility verification requirements.