Director, Patient Experience & Regulatory Engagement
AstraZeneca · Boston, MA
RegulatoryFull-timeCompany career page
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Role summary
AstraZeneca seeks a Director to lead patient experience and regulatory engagement strategy for rare disease programs. The role bridges medical affairs, R&D, and marketing to integrate patient-generated data into regulatory submissions and stakeholder interactions.
What they're looking for
- Bachelor's degree in data science or management preferred
- 10+ years biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience in regulatory, clinical development, or consulting
- Experience generating or synthesizing patient experience data for regulatory submissions
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategy across matrix organizations
- Understanding of patient-focused drug development and emerging technologies
- Passion for patient and caregiver-centered work with ability to adapt quickly
- Advanced degree (MPH, MBA, MPA, PhD, MD) preferred; rare disease experience a plus
What you'll be doing
- Lead cross-functional strategy with development and regulatory teams to integrate patient experience data into submissions
- Translate regulatory landscape shifts to inform patient experience data generation and HTA/payor strategies
- Generate and oversee patient experience data initiatives including preference studies and lived-experience evidence
- Manage strategic vendor partnerships and ensure quality delivery of initiatives
- Travel domestically and internationally (20-30%) to engage key stakeholders
Compensation$151,600–$227,700 base
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