AstraZeneca
The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist in the Regional Regulatory CoE manages the operational delivery of LCM activities for assigned countries or clusters. Building on the typical activities performed within an MC regulatory team, the role carries out agreed dossier preparation, customization, submission coordination and execution where possible (e.g. portal upload, administrative filing), Health Authority query management, regulatory-system maintenance and implementation activities on behalf of MC teams.
The role works closely with MC regulatory colleagues and with International iRAMs, iRADs and iCMC. The CoE uses the approved international regulatory and CMC strategy and source content, applies market-specific requirements, and delivers high-quality, country-ready packages while maintaining clear validation and escalation
· Plan and deliver assigned product LCM activities in line with market plans, agreed priorities, internal objectives, local requirements and applicable global procedures.
· Prepare, compile and customise submission dossiers, including country-specific Module 1 content, national forms, declarations, cover letters, administrative documents and supporting records.
· Coordinate CMC and non-CMC content with International iRAMs, iRADs and iCMC; identify package gaps and secure timely, approved source documents and responses.
· Execute or support timely submission according to the agreed market operating model, including administrative submission steps and submission evidence where applicable.
· Follow dossiers throughout assessment, monitor milestones, anticipate possible Health Authority questions and coordinate complete, consistent and timely responses with MC and international partners.
· Obtain and track LCM approvals or notifications and coordinate implementation of variations, renewals, commitments and other post-approval changes, including coordination with PSURs/PBRERs and safety data cut offs in line with local requirements.
· Coordinate labeling customisation, artwork coordination and labeling implementation workflows, labeling compliance checks and responsible for labeling maintenance where applicable
· Support product licence maintenance, MAH-related operational activities, divestment or transfer activities for established products where assigned, and associated regulatory documentation.
· Coordinate translations of Health Authority communications, approvals and dossier components where required, with final validation by the responsible MC.
· Maintain accurate and timely RIM, ERV, and other required regulatory-system records in accordance with procedures, standards and KPIs.
· Apply regulatory intelligence relevant to LCM through approved channels; escalate changes that could affect strategy, content, timing, supply or compliance.
· Provide transparent status reporting, risk escalation and decision records to the MC, CoE leadership, International iRAMs, iRADs and iCMC.
· Contribute to standard templates, playbooks, dashboards, automation, lessons learned and continuous improvement to reduce duplication and MC workload.
· Collaborate cross-functionally in line with AstraZeneca values, maintain a self-learning mindset and support knowledge sharing across the CoE.
· Receive the approved core LCM strategy, core dossier, source documents and CMC/non-CMC content from International iRAMs, iRADs and iCMC.
· Confirm country requirements and potential bundling strategies with MCs, prepare delivery and content plans, and identify content, data, translation or timeline gaps.
· Customise dossiers for countries or clusters, including Module 1, national forms, cover letters, declarations, local administrative documents and ERV activities.
· Compile and quality-check submission-ready packages, coordinate final MC validation and translation where needed, and ensure consistency with approved source content and the registered dossier.
· Execute or support submission under the agreed country model, arrange administrative submission steps where applicable, and maintain submission evidence and regulatory records.
· Track assessment, anticipate and coordinate Health Authority questions, obtain approved contributions from MCs, International iRAMs, iRADs and iCMC, and dispatch responses within timelines.
Track approval or notification, coordinate implementation of approved changes, update RIM, ERV, or successor systems as applicable, and confirm compliant closure
· Works independently on defined and moderately complex established-product LCM packages within approved strategy, procedures and service standards.
· Makes tactical recommendations on dossier customisation, execution sequencing, administrative requirements, response coordination and operational risk mitigation.
· Escalates international regulatory strategy questions to the responsible iRAM or iRAD, source CMC questions to iCMC, and local market or Health Authority relationship decisions to the responsible MC/SARD.
· University degree in pharmacy, science, chemistry, biology, engineering or a related discipline.
· Relevant biopharmaceutical regulatory experience, including hands-on experience in established-product maintenance and country dossier preparation.
· Knowledge of post-approval submissions, local administrative requirements, Health Authority query management, approval implementation and regulatory data maintenance.
· Ability to work across CMC and non-CMC content and to collaborate effectively with MCs, International iRAMs, iRADs and iCMC.
· Strong project coordination, attention to detail, problem-solving, written communication and stakeholder-management skills.
· Proficiency in English and ability to operate effectively in a multicultural, matrix and high-volume environment.
· Experience with Veeva RIM, ERV, regulatory intelligence platforms or comparable planning and document-management systems.
· Experience supporting multiple markets, clusters, local distributors or external submission partners.
· Experience with digital workflow, reporting, automation or continuous-improvement initiatives.
· Marketing Company regulatory teams and Regulatory Country Leads.
· International iRAMs and iRADs.
· iCMC product leads and contributors.
· Regional CoE leadership and colleagues.
· Manufacturing, supply, quality, labelling, patient safety, regulatory operations, local distributors and external service providers.
Date Posted
28-Sep-2026
Closing Date
27-Okt-2026
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