Associate Director/Director, Clinical Regulatory Writing

Location: Barcelona - Spain (3 days working from the office and 2 days working from home)

Introduction to the role

Turn groundbreaking science into clear, compelling regulatory narratives that accelerate patient impact. We’re hiring a Associate Director/Director, Clinical Regulatory Writing, to lead communications strategy and delivery for our Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolism (CVRM) portfolio. In this senior role, you will shape submission strategies for our most complex and business‑critical programs, mentor an exceptional team, and set the bar for communications excellence from development through approval and lifecycle management.

As Director, Clinical Regulatory Writing, you will provide expert leadership for high‑priority clinical programs, driving strategic content development in alignment with product strategy. You will lead the clinical Submission Communication Strategy (cSCS) for complex submissions, guide cross‑functional authoring teams through regulatory interactions up to approval and ensure all clinical‑regulatory documents meet the highest regulatory, technical, and quality standards. You will be a visible champion for best practice, innovation, and continuous improvement across CVRM.

Accountability

• Lead large, complex, cross‑functional teams to deliver business‑critical submission content and responses, delegating effectively and empowering colleagues.
• Define and own the cSCS for major submissions (e.g., NDA/MAA), aligning messages with label intent and product strategy.
• Ensure consistency, clarity, and compliance across clinical‑regulatory documents; establish and enforce authoring and review standards.
• Steer authoring teams through the regulatory response period to approval, influencing senior stakeholders to adopt best‑in‑class communications practices.
• Represent Clinical Regulatory Writing on key governance and delivery teams, train and coach partners in effective authoring and review.
• Develop and embed innovative best practices, tools, and processes that elevate quality, speed, and impact.
• Mentor and develop Clinical Regulatory Writing leaders (Associate Directors and Managers), acting as a role model for the function.

Essential skills/experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences or related discipline.
• Significant experience in medical/regulatory writing within pharmaceutical/biotech or CRO environments.
• Proven ability to advise on and lead complex communication programs and submission teams.
• Strong understanding of drug development and the end‑to‑end communications process from early development through launch and lifecycle management.
• In‑depth knowledge of relevant technical and regulatory requirements; track record of delivering high‑quality, label‑focused documents under tight timelines.

Desirable skills/experience

• Advanced scientific degree (e.g., PhD).
• Recognized expert reputation internally or across industry, with extensive knowledge of emerging regulatory and technical expectations.

You’ll influence pivotal regulatory outcomes for programs that address some of the world’s most prevalent diseases. You’ll lead at scale, shape standards, and grow future leaders, while collaborating with world‑class cross‑functional teams committed to scientific excellence and patient impact.

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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.