Associate Director, Clinical Regulatory Writing

Are you passionate about transforming science into clear and compelling regulatory documents that drive successful drug development? We are seeking a talented and experienced Associate Director, Clinical Regulatory Writing to join our CVRM (Cardiovascular, Renal, Metabolic) Clinical Regulatory Writing team in Gothenburg, Sweden. With more than 2,400 employees from over than 50 countries, our vibrant Gothenburg site is a truly inspiring place to work- where the history and future of scientific breakthroughs come together. We believe that the diversity of our people is crucial to bringing new discoveries to life.

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a global, science-led biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing, and delivering innovative medicines that transform lives. Operating in over 100 countries and supported by a robust pipeline, our work addresses some of the world’s most serious illnesses across oncology, cardiovascular, renal, metabolism, respiratory, and immunology. Driven by our values and innovation-led culture, we are focused on making a meaningful difference to patients, healthcare systems, and society as a whole.

About the Role

The CVRM Clinical Regulatory Writing group provides expert strategic leadership and communications expertise to clinical drug programs, ensuring delivery of high-quality, label-focused documents aligned with project strategy, regulatory requirements, and communications best practices. Role holders not only author critical clinical-regulatory documents but also act as critical reviewers to achieve the highest quality standards. Team members also represent the Clinical Regulatory Writing skill set on both drug and non-drug projects, advocating for best practices and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

As an Associate Director, Clinical Regulatory Writing, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership and communication expertise to clinical drug programs across the CVRM portfolio.
• Author and critically review clinical-regulatory documents, ensuring the highest regulatory, technical, and quality standards.
• Represent Clinical Regulatory Writing on project teams, advocating for communication best practices.
• Provide strategic communications leadership within clinical delivery or submission teams, establishing standards and promoting quality and efficiency.
• Act as NDA/MAA submission lead, driving the development of the clinical Submission Communication Strategy (cSCS) and successful submission delivery.
• Lead both internal and external authoring teams and cultivate strong partnerships with vendor medical writers to ensure timely, high-quality document delivery.
• Translate complex clinical data into clear, concise, and accurate messages tailored to specific audiences.
• Support the development and upskilling of colleagues within the Clinical Regulatory Writing function.
• Champion continuous improvement and operational excellence in communications.

Essential Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences or a related discipline.
• Significant medical writing experience within the pharmaceutical industry or a Contract Research Organization (CRO).
• Proven ability to advise and lead communications projects and teams.
• Strong understanding of drug development and the communications process from early development through to launch and lifecycle management.
• In-depth knowledge of technical and regulatory requirements relevant to clinical regulatory writing.

Desirable Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Ph.D.).

If you are driven to deliver impactful regulatory communications, excel in multidisciplinary teams, and want to shape the future of clinical development, we encourage you to apply.

Apply with your cover letter and CV by 24 August!        

Explore more about:

Gothenburg site: https://www.astrazeneca.com/our-science/gothenburg.html
Inclusion & Diversity at AstraZeneca: https://careers.astrazeneca.com/inclusion-diversity

Sustainability at AstraZeneca: https://www.astrazeneca.com/sustainability/resources.html

Date Posted

23-juli-2025

Closing Date

22-juli-2025

Our mission is to build an inclusive and equitable environment. We want people to feel they belong at AstraZeneca and Alexion, starting with our recruitment process. We welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of characteristics. We offer reasonable adjustments/accommodations to help all candidates to perform at their best. If you have a need for any adjustments/accommodations, please complete the section in the application form.

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 authorisation and employment eligibility verification requirements.