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International Regulatory Affairs Manager-I

Posted date May. 07, 2025
Contract type Full time
Job ID R-225909
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Why choose AstraZeneca India?

Help push the boundaries of science to deliver life-changing medicines to patients. After 45 years in India, we’re continuing to secure a future where everyone can access affordable, sustainable, innovative healthcare.

The part you play in our business will be challenging, yet rewarding, requiring you to use your resilient, collaborative and diplomatic skillsets to make connections. The majority of your work will be field based, and will require you to be highly-organised, planning your monthly schedule, attending meetings and calls, as well as writing up reports.

Who do we look for?

Calling all tech innovators, ownership takers, challenge seekers and proactive collaborators. At AstraZeneca, breakthroughs born in the lab become transformative medicine for the world's most complex diseases. We empower people like you to push the boundaries of science, challenge convention, and unleash your entrepreneurial spirit. You'll embrace differences and take bold actions to drive the change needed to meet global healthcare and sustainability challenges.

Here, diverse minds and bold disruptors can meaningfully impact the future of healthcare using cutting-edge technology. Whether you join us in Bengaluru or Chennai, you can make a tangible impact within a global biopharmaceutical company that invests in your future. Join a talented global team that's powering AstraZeneca to better serve patients every day.

Success Profile

Ready to make an impact in your career? If you're passionate, growth-orientated and a true team player, we'll help you succeed. Here are some of the skills and capabilities we look for.

Tech innovators

Make a greater impact through our digitally enabled enterprise. Use your skills in data and technology to transform and optimise our operations, helping us deliver meaningful work that changes lives.

Ownership takers

If you're a self-aware self-starter who craves autonomy, AstraZeneca provides the perfect environment to take ownership and grow. Here, you'll feel empowered to lead and reach excellence at every level — with unrivalled support when you need it.

Challenge seekers

Adapting and advancing our progress means constantly challenging the status quo. In this dynamic environment where everything we do has urgency and focus, you'll have the ability to show up, speak up and confidently take smart risks.

Proactive collaborators

Your unique perspectives make our ambitions and capabilities possible. Our culture of sharing ideas, learning and improving together helps us consistently set the bar higher. As a proactive collaborator, you'll seek out ways to bring people together to achieve their best.

Responsibilities

Job ID R-225909 Date posted 05/07/2025

Job Title: International Regulatory Affairs Manager-I

Introduction to role

Are you ready to fuel your ambition and break new ground in the world of regulatory affairs? Within International Regulatory Affairs, we take innovative approaches to bring life-changing medicines to patients across international markets. Our mission is to accelerate regulatory approvals for new medicines efficiently and effectively, ensuring no patient waits. A fantastic permanent opportunity has now arisen for a Regulatory Affairs Manager I to join our International Regulatory Affairs Management (iRAM) team. As a regulatory specialist with project management capabilities, you will lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of assigned deliverables, including Marketing Authorisation Applications (MAAs), Clinical Line Extensions (CLEs), and Life Cycle Maintenance (LCM). Are you ready to make a difference?

Accountabilities:

- Understands the regulatory framework, including regional or International Market trends, for various types of applications and procedures for small and large molecules across all regions. - Provides regulatory input on procedural and documentation requirements as defined by Health Authorities for assigned deliverable(s) including: - Tactical delivery for international submission dossiers for MAA, CLE, and LCM applications in all international markets - Coordination, review, and authoring contribution to HAQ responses and other associated regulatory maintenance documents - Analysis of regulatory procedures/pathways and special designations used during development, authorizations, and extension of the product especially in International space. - Uses and shares best practices when handling various applications and procedures during interactions with health authorities and in day-to-day work, while operating in a highly dynamic

environment. - Leads and/or contributes to the planning, preparation (including authoring where relevant), and delivery of complex regulatory maintenance submissions from an international market perspective. - Liaises closely with cross-functional members with aligned product responsibilities. - Develops, executes, and maintains submission delivery plans, submission content plans, and proactively provides status updates to designated stakeholders. - Coordinates the input, maintenance, and revision in the project planning tools for assigned projects, and highlights unforeseen changes in resource demand in a timely manner to iRAM Lead and Line Manager. - Identifies regulatory risks and proposes mitigations to iRAM Lead/IRT meetings and as necessary with cross-functional teams. - Supports operational and compliance activities for assigned deliverables, including generating submission content plans, submission tracking, and document management.

- High efficiency in Regulatory Intelligence, Power BI, Spotfire reports and (Veeva) RIMS management for day to day RAM activities. - Provides coaching, mentoring, and knowledge sharing within the international regulatory organization. - Actively seeks continuous improvement opportunities.

Essential Skills/Experience

- Relevant University Degree in Science or related discipline
- Minimum 8 years of relevant regulatory experience within the biopharmaceutical industry, focusing on international markets including new MAAs, license maintenance, and labeling
- General knowledge of drug development
- Good knowledge of the regulatory New MAA roll-out and product maintenance process
- Strong project management skills
- Knowledge of international markets in some or all international regions.

Desirable Skills/Experience

- Regulatory affairs experience across a broad range of international markets
- Experience in Veeva Regulatory Information Management system (RIM), report generation in applicable tools/Power BI or Regulatory Intel systems
- Experience working with people from locations outside of India, especially in the international regions
- Excellent English written and verbal communication skills
- Cultural awareness
- Scientific knowledge sufficient to understand regulatory issues and facilitate scientific discussions
- Proficiency with common project management (e.g., MS Project) and document management tools
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Influencing and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to analyze problems and recommend actions
- Continuous improvement and knowledge sharing focused

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

At AstraZeneca, we are driven by results and thrive in our vibrant environment. Our diversity is our strength, reflecting the variety of patients we serve. We strive to create a place where everyone is empowered to speak up and share ideas, welcoming alternative perspectives to push our thinking further together. With opportunities for global mobility, continuous learning, and building best practices, you can unleash your ambition and true self here.

Ready to make your mark? Apply now and be part of our journey to redefine patient care!

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.

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Reasons to Join

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There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.

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There are many things I enjoy when working at AstraZeneca, mainly the Speak up culture, the great colleagues that are in my teams, the great products that AstraZeneca provides to our patients and the challenging conversations I have around our medicines.

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Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.

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Working at AstraZeneca has impacted my life in such a positive way. I now have an improved work-life balance through creating my own schedule and time management, I feel a balance that I didn’t have before.

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What we offer

We're driven by our shared values of serving people, society and the planet. Our people make this possible, which is why we prioritise diversity, safety, empowerment and collaboration. Discover what a career at AstraZeneca could mean for you.

Lifelong learning

Our development opportunities are second to none. You'll have the chance to grow your abilities, skills and knowledge constantly as you accelerate your career. From leadership projects and constructive coaching to overseas talent exchanges and global collaboration programmes, you'll never stand still.

Autonomy and reward

Experience the power of shaping your career how you want to. We are a high-performing learning organisation with autonomy over how we learn. Make big decisions, learn from your mistakes and continue growing — with performance-based rewards as part of the package.

Health and wellbeing

An energised work environment is only possible when our people have a healthy work-life balance and are supported for their individual needs. That's why we have a dedicated team to ensure your physical, financial and psychological wellbeing is a top priority.

Inclusion and diversity

Diversity and inclusion are embedded in everything we do. We're at our best and most creative when drawing on our different views, experiences and strengths. That's why we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive in a culture of respect, collaboration and innovation.

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