Director International Regulatory Policy (International Regulatory Affairs) – Asia
Job Description
This role is a strategic role with responsibility as international regulatory policy director focusing on the Asia Region (ex-China and Japan) and working closely with Senior Area Regulatory Director- Asia, International Policy & Intelligence Lead, Marketing Companies within the region, and regional and global functions. This role will be part of International Regulatory Policy and Intelligence Team.
The International Director for the Asia Regulatory Policy is responsible for driving the development of impactful regulatory policy and advocacy with primary focus in the Asia region and key international topics in cooperation with global, regional, local and functional experts.
The Director provides a broad strategic view for regulatory policy issues based on in-depth knowledge of the internal and external regulatory environment in Asia and across key international topics .The Director will contribute to and co-develop policy positions including stakeholder interactions and help to implement these policy positions regionally , leading to more impactful external engagements for AZ’s regulatory science priority topics, disease areas of interest, new therapeutic modalities, CMC & quality, and cross-area topics.
The Director will be a major participant in articulating AZ’s consolidated view on key international and Asia Region regulatory guidances and regulations. This includes maintaining and developing key health authority relationships and being able to influence proposed rules and regulations that specifically impact AZ and ultimately the pharmaceutical industry. The incumbent can also lead implementation of changes to international strategy and processes due to significant regulatory environment changes (new legislation/guidance etc) and can lead AZ’s response to key regulatory policy topics within Asia, and at Global and International Level. The director will assess the impact of new legislative/environmental changes on product strategy and communicate relevant information to international Regulatory Affairs (inRA) Strategy groups for onward communication to Global Project Teams
The Director will have a major role interacting with other parts of the AZ organization that are influencing policy and legislation at local, regional, and global levels and developing advocacy plans for their areas of responsibility whilst capturing key KPIs and metrics.
The Director attends relevant external meetings or conferences of value to the business, and contributes to the overall strategy, direction and efficient operation of the function. There will be an opportunity for the incumber to engage with Governments, trade associations, and other stakeholders on international policy issues and represent AZ in the relevant platforms externally.
Typical Accountabilities
Leadormanageregulatorypolicypriority topicsas coordinated by theGlobal Regulatory PolicyTeam/International Policy and Intelligence lead
Providekey regulatory procedural/ environmental adviceon assigned topics to key customers/stakeholderswithin internationaland Global, including theRegulatory TAs, Commercial, MC regulatory, R&D, Operationsand CMO functions.
Supportpreparation ofregulatory policydocuments, includingposition statements, reports, draftpapersand presentation materials.
Supportwith theoversight and managementofinternational policy and intelligencescorecard KPIs,and its metrics for performanceinternally and externally
Support thedevelopment forthe International Regulatory Policy Training Capability Frameworkwithin Asia
Establish theinternationalCMC-RA Policy Frameworkin collaboration with internationalCMCRA
Represent AZInternationalRegulatory Affairs on selected externalInternationalTrade Association committees, with focus on Asia,to ensure AZInternationalRegulatory views on key issues arerepresented
Attend relevant external meetings/conferences, with focus in Asia,to obtain relevant intelligence of value to the business and communicate effectively.
MayrepresentAZ in external benchmarking on advocacy business practices.
Has personal responsibility for creating a culture of courageous leadership, creativity and collaboration
Contribute to the strategy, direction and efficient operation of theimmediate team and function.
Education, Qualifications, Skills and Experience
Essential
- 10+yearsin global regulatory affairs, including internationalregions(Asia,LatinAmericaandMiddle East & Africa)
- Understandsthe role of externalpolicy andadvocacyand connections to business goalsin the International Regions.
- Demonstratedexpertisein Regulatorypolicy related matters, through Health Authority or Industry experience, and more specifically intwoor more International Regions such as Asia, Eurasia,LatinAmericaand Middle East & Africa.
- Working knowledgeofAZ focused disease areas,new therapeutic modalities,CMC& quality, andcross-area topics.
- Thorough understanding and application of the Drug Development and associated regulatory processesglobally and internationally.Prior experience with phase 3 design including end of phase 2 health authority interactions is desired. Contribution to a regulatory approval including leading response team andlabellingnegotiations would be a plus.
- Working experience indevelopingand executingnew product strategies forglobal andinternational regionsacross different therapeutic areas
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset—comfortable with ambiguity and adept at building from the ground up
- Demonstratedproficienciesin critical thinking, critical influencing, innovation, initiative,leadershipand excellent oral and written communication skills.
- The ability to think strategically and critically and evaluate risks to regulatory activities.
- Collaborative andable tobe buildingconsensus with peers and leadership(ability to influence upwards)
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Experiencein knowledge management and digital information management
Desirable
- Experience working in Health Authority
- Problem solving skills
- Focus on delivery and results
- Experience in new modalitiesieantibody conjugates,cell and gene therapy,radiotherapeutics
- Experience ofparticipatingin key industrygroups and policyfor especially within Asia
- Excellent strategic influencing and negotiation
- Experienced Regulatory Professional withdegreeinscientificdiscipline, typically pharmacyandbiological science.
- Experienceor aptitudein using AI/Gen AIwithin regulatory space
Date Posted
08-Jan-2026Closing Date
30-Mar-2026AstraZeneca 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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