AstraZeneca Posted September 10, 2026

Regulatory Affairs Associate Intern

Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Full time
Regulatory Affairs Associate
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About this opportunity

Regulatory Affaris Associate Intern

12-Month Contract

Assists with global/regional tactical submission plans on allocated projects/products that implement the agreed regulatory strategy to develop and maintain products. Fluent with submission compilation, publishing and approval information processes and tools. Seeks opportunities and develops 'rapport' with immediate colleagues to formulate relationships within the organisation. Supports the Regulatory team in all the activities related to the registration and maintenance of products in compliance with all local and global codes, standards and procedures.

Accountabilities:

Conduct activities and interactions consistent with Company values and in compliance with the Code of Conduct and supporting Policies and Standards relevant to your role.  Complete all required training on the AZ Code of Conduct and supporting Policies and Standards on time. Report potential issues of non-compliance.

Support the delivery of optimal Health Canada approvals (time and quality) and product labelling (packaging artwork) while maintaining compliance and maximizing a product’s potential and lifecycle in the Canadian marketplace.

Assist with the submission review process with Health Canada (authoring and coordinating clarifax responses)

Assist in implementing regulatory strategies and tactics

Assist with the preparation of Clinical Trial Applications, Supplemental New Drug Submissions and New Drug Submissions, Notifiable Changes and Level 3 and 4 Changes

Assist with the preparation for Health Canada meetings, such as organizing meeting logistics, preparation of pre-meeting packages and slide development

Participate in cross-functional initiatives including therapeutic area-specific research as assigned

Support digital/AI projects and initiatives

Provide comments and stay abreast on emerging Canadian regulations/policies/guidelines/initiatives/surveys

Build and grow positive relationships with internal customers

Actively support the Regulatory Affairs department to maximize efficiency, performance and productivity

Adhere to principles of Good Regulatory Practice.

Complete mandatory training in Cornerstone within specified timeframe.

Essential Skills/Experience:

University degree or equivalent in a related (health science) discipline

Working knowledge of the Canadian regulatory environment and Health Canada regulations, policies and guidelines

Strong project and time management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Commitment to teamwork

Detail oriented

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office

Customer-focused

Desirable Skills/Experience:

Advanced university degree (MSc or PhD) considered an asset

Risk identification and management

Problem solving ability and innovative strategic thinking (i.e. CDS regulatory assessments and Product Monograph updates)

Knowledge of AstraZeneca global and local policies and procedures

Knowledge of AstraZeneca Operations, including the submission process

Collaborative teamwork

Business acumen, such as writing business proposals and project plans

Relationship management skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of the pharmaceutical drug development process

Knowledge of the Canadian Regulatory environment and Health Canada regulations, policies and guidance

Knowledge of packaging design and product branding principles

Annual base salary for this position ranges from 42,908.00 to 56,316.75. AstraZeneca is committed to providing fair and equitable compensation opportunities to all colleagues. Our compensation policies and practices have been designed to allow colleagues to progress through the salary range over time as they progress in their role. The range provided in this posting represents an offer pay range used in a majority of situations. The base pay offered will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including the candidate's skills and experience, job-related knowledge, and other specific business and organizational needs.  In some cases, offers outside the range may also be considered to address unique circumstances.

In addition, our permanent positions offer an annual Variable Pay Bonus/Short Term Incentive opportunity as well as eligibility to participate in our equity-based long-term incentive program (if applicable to role).  Benefits offered for permanent roles include a competitive Flex Benefits & Retirement Savings Program, 4 weeks’ paid vacation, and annual Personal Days. Fixed Term Contract/Temporary positions (excluding students) are offered a Contract Benefits Program.

We are using AI as part of the recruitment process.

This advertisement relates to a current vacancy.

Job details

Seniority
Associate
Function
Regulatory Affairs
Therapeutic area
Not listed
Location
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Employment type
Full time

How this role compares

Computed from every other active Regulatory Affairs role in our database, not just this employer's listings.

We currently track 159 comparable Associate Regulatory Affairs roles across 55 biopharma companies.

159Comparable roles tracked
144Currently active
55Companies hiring similar roles
35Countries represented

Salary context

29 of 159 peers report a salary range (USD, annualized)

Peers share this role's job function and a matching or adjacent seniority level -- not necessarily the same therapeutic area or country.

This roleSubject $42,908/yr – $56,317/yr
Lowest disclosed · Associate, Quality Records · Pfizer $64,600/yr – $107,600/yr
Peer group range $86,100 – $198,000 (median $168,090)

Where these roles are based

Top locations among the 159 comparable roles

United States51
India18
Japan12
United Kingdom9
Poland9
Germany6

+ 29 more countries

Seniority mix

159 of 159 peers have a known seniority level

Manager138
Intern/Fellow/Postdoc12
Associate9

Therapeutic area mix

10 of 159 peers have a known therapeutic area; the rest are genuinely unlabeled, not hidden

Oncology6
Immunology3
Neuroscience1

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How we calculate "similar"

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Every comparison starts from the same 100-point budget: 25 for working in the same function, 40 for the same therapeutic area, 20 for the same or adjacent seniority, 15 for the same country. A dimension we can't confirm on both sides contributes nothing, never a guess, never a free pass.

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