Director, Patient Experience & Regulatory Engagement

This is what you will do:   The Patient Experience Team (PEX)   fuels Alexion   AstraZeneca Rare Disease ’s   corporate priorities by ensuring the patient voice guides every stage of our work.  Increasingly   global regulators,   and decision makers such as   HTA bodies and payors   recognize   the   value   of   lived   patient experience data (PED) to inform   therapeutic   development regulatory decision-making   in line with   guidance   including patient-focused drug development ,   while supporting coverage and access decisions that can   impro ve   real-world outcomes .   The   Patient   Experience   and   Regulatory Engagement role   serves as a strategic bridge between   Global Medical Affairs, R&D,   Global Marketing   & Market   Access   and the patient community . The role   lead s   the synthesis and application of PED ,   including patient preference studies,   lived experience   data  and, patient reported   outcome measures   to ensure the patient perspective is   integrated   across the medical product lifecycle .    The role provides strategic leadership for the   incorporation of patient perspectives into regulatory interactions, including preparatory   strategy   for patient participation in key meetings where   appropriate .   You will   be responsible for :   Leads cross functional   strateg y   with Development and Regulatory teams to advance the integration of patient experience data into regulatory submissions.   T ranslat ing   shifts and trends in the regulatory landscape that will inform   patient   experience data   generation strategies   and proper implementation   including access expectations for HTAs   and payor bodies    Provides strategic leadership   across   cross-functional teams and patient community stakeholders to generate patient experience data ( PED)— including patient preference, patient-generated, and lived-experience evidence   ultimately shaping   patient ‑ informed risk/benefit narratives to support external stakeholder interactions.   Lead strategic vendor partnerships on targeted initiatives, ensuring clear scope definition, effective stakeholder management, and   timely   delivery of   high  quality   outputs.   Limited domestic and international travel (20-30%) with the ability to travel to meet with key stakeholders.   You will need to have:   Bachelor’s degree: degree in data science or management preferred.     10 + years of experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical Industry or equivalent; preference for experience in   Regulatory, Clinical   Development , or Consulting .   Experience developing innovative solutions   and a bility   to   adapt quickly   to disease ‑ area and team needs.   Drive c hange   by transforming   traditional data ‑ use practices into leading ‑ edge, modern approaches   working in partnership with colleagues.   Demonstrated passion for patient and caregiver focused work .   Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders and drive strategic decisions across complex global matrix organizations   An understanding of patient-focused drug development, experience generating or synthesizing patient experience data as part of regulatory submissions     Demonstrated willingness and ability to   leverage   artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, insight generation, and decision-making.   Demonstrated ability to lead complex global initiatives, influence diverse stakeholder groups, and drive execution through matrix teams.   The duties of this role are  generally conducted  in an office environment.  As is typical of an office-based role, employees must be able, with or without   an accommodation   to:   use a computer; engage in   communications   via phone, video, and electronic messaging; engage in problem solving and non-linear thought, analysis, and dialogue; collaborate with others; maintain general availability during standard business hours.    We would   prefer   for   you to have:   Advanced degree a plus (e.g., MPH, MBA,   MPA ,PhD .   MD   etc.)    Experience or   previous   engagement   working for or   with regulatory authorities   and/or payor bodies   Experience in Rare Disease   Knowledge of   regulator y authorities   in multiple countries   Proficiency   in one or more languages in addition to English   The annual base pay for this position ranges from $151,600- $227 -700. Hourly and salaried non-exempt employees will also be paid overtime pay when working qualifying overtime hours. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition, our positions offer a short-term incentive bonus opportunity; eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (salaried roles), to receive a retirement contribution (hourly roles), and commission payment eligibility (sales roles). Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans. Additional details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the Company reserves the right to modify base pay (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. Date Posted 21-Jul-2026 Closing Date 10-Aug-2026 Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of th