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Director, Patient Experience & Regulatory Engagement
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Healthcare Medical
💰 Salary 19 GBP–12,633 GBP/mo (227 GBP–151,600 GBP/yr)
📊 Market 10,000 GBP–15,000 GBP/mo (120,000 GBP–180,000 GBP/yr)
About the Company
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 .
Responsibilities
- ● 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.
- ● + years of experience in the Biotech/Pharmaceutical Industry or equivalent; preference for experience in Regulatory, Clinical Development , or Consulting .
- ● 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.)
- ● 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 28-Aug-2026
- ● Closing Date 04-Sept-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 their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.
Credential Requirements
for United Kingdom
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Must have to work
PLAB 1 + PLAB 2
General Medical Council
Cost: GBP 1,000–2,000
Timeline: 6–18 months
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Must have to work
NMC CBT + OSCE
Nursing and Midwifery Council
Cost: GBP 1,000–2,000
Timeline: 6–12 months
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Must have to work
GPhC OSPAP
General Pharmaceutical Council
Cost: GBP 6,000–10,000
Timeline: 1 year
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Must have to work
GDC ORE Part 1 + Part 2
General Dental Council
Cost: GBP 2,000–4,000
Timeline: 1–2 years
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