Regulatory Affairs Manager and Nominated Signatory- Estonia

Introduction to the role

Join us as a Regulatory Affairs Manager and Nominated Signatory to be responsible for the regulatory process in Estonia's assigned therapeutic areas. In our complex regulatory environment, your key role will be to protect AZ's reputation and make ethical decisions that support external activities. You'll ensure compliance with regulatory agencies and act as an advisor to management, keeping stakeholders informed on timelines and regulatory commitments to secure licenses in the Baltics. As part of the Baltic Regulatory team, you'll collaborate with Baltic teams, offering regulatory intelligence, business compliance, and strategic guidance.

Accountabilities

Operational Regulatory Brand Management:

Fulfils all vital regulatory tasks for launching new centrally approved products and collaborates with the commercial teams, global regulatory affairs, quality, and AZ operations.

Prepares all regulatory life-cycle-management tasks for approved products (centrally approved products, mutual recognition, and nationally approved products)

Leads the local implementation of packaging material due to variations, considering the required grace period and the operational strategy on production

Provides the regulatory information to the local supplying partner for releasing products to the Estonian market

Deals with the notification process of out-of-stock situations to the Health Authority in collaboration with Market Access, Supply Chain, and quality functions

Applies for an import license according to local requirements

Supports the business in regard to Compassionate Use and Named Patient use Programs as well by preparing the CUP dossier for submission to the Health Authority

Guarantees regulatory compliance and quality assurance steps in the regulatory area

Works cross-functional with local teams on planning and strategic regulatory input on launches and changes (variations) of registrations

Ensures that all regulatory databases are used as required in AZ procedures. Acts as local recall administrator in the Estonian market.

Represents AZ at the trade association level.

Operational Nominated Signatory:

Act as the lead Nominated Signature in Estonia.

Support the adaptation of global procedures to meet the specific needs of the Baltic organization

Sign-off of marketing material form and market ethical point of view.

Ensures AZ practices/texts / other materials meet external requirements and AZ policies.

Analysis of external trends and internal development within AZ related to market ethical rules and practices.

Additional Strategic Regulatory Management:

Prepares and maintains local regulatory procedures in consideration of the global and local requirements by defining the best way forward for the local and global processes

Conducts research of local Health Authority and EMA/EC websites, interprets the local implementation, and updates the RA team/business on key requirements and changes

Works closely with global/regional RA teams on policies on legal changes, and changes in processes

Participates in global strategic regulatory projects

Additional Strategic priorities for the Nominated Signatory role:

Business Partnering

Simplification

Training and coaching

Decision making

Understanding the complexity of medicine promotion regulations

Capability Development:

Health Authority Relationship Management

Audits and Inspection Knowledge

Business Relationship Management

Agile Thinking

Management and Use of Technology

Change Enablement

Lean Process Management and Continuous Improvement

Skills/Experience:

University degree in life sciences, pharmaceutical studies or any other university degree

Minimum of 2 years proven work experience in a local regulatory affairs department

Excellent command of English

Fluent Estonian

Experience with the innovative pharmaceutical industry will be considered beneficial

At AstraZeneca, you will play a critical role in impacting patients in need. Our science-led enterprise drives fast approvals to get the right medicines to the right patients faster than ever before. Being part of AstraZeneca means contributing to our growth and delivering life-changing medicines to patients with unmet medical needs. We value innovation, creativity, and collaboration, empowering our team to lead breakthroughs and shape drug development strategies.

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Date Posted

02-Sept-2025

Closing Date

14-Sept-2025

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.