Are you ready to steer US promotional regulatory strategy in a way that accelerates responsible growth and earns patient and prescriber trust This role translates science into clear compliant communication across healthcare professionals consumers and payersso that what we say is as strong as the medicines we deliver.
As Director of Promotional Regulatory Affairs you will set the regulatory guardrails that enable confident brand execution and speed. You will partner closely with Medical Legal Commercial and Corporate Affairs to shape claims early guide labeling implications and ensure promotional materials meet the highest standards across all channelsfrom print and broadcast to digital and omnichannel. Your expertise with FDA engagement will help anticipate risk and convert it into sound strategy.
Do you thrive where fast decisions matter and your judgment sets the pace for launch and lifecycle excellence Join a high-energy commercially savvy environment that develops leaders who know how the enterprise runs and what excellence looks like in bringing innovation to patients.
Accountabilities:
- Regulatory Promotion Review: Drive efficient and effective regulatory review and risk assessment for promotional materials across HCP Consumer and Managed Markets segments and all media types including sales and faculty training scientific exchange and Corporate Affairs communications through established systems.
- Risk and Strategy Leadership: Lead innovative regulatory strategy development and implementation including risk identification and contingency planning that safeguard brands while enabling bold compliant storytelling.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with MLR planners reviewers and asset owners on asset prioritization and consultation; advise business leadership on Brand strategy to ensure claims and evidence align with regulatory expectations.
- Global Input for US Impact: Provide input to global teams on how proposed TPP/TPC/TPL documents labeling studies and corporate initiatives may affect US promotion; translate insights into clear guidance for US stakeholders.
- External Agency Engagement: Serve as primary liaison with OPDP/APLB for assigned brands; manage requests for FDA advisory review address enforcement actions and adjudicate incoming/outgoing competitor product complaints to protect brand integrity.
- Training and Capability Building: Evaluate brand regulatory training needs and develop and deliver training in partnership with internal/external Learning teams or the PRA Skill Center building regulatory acumen across the business.
- Process Excellence: Follow and enhance established processes and guidelines; develop PRA guidance documents and job aids that increase clarity speed and quality in review and approval.
- Intelligence and Foresight: Monitor regulatory agency activities guidance documents and emerging trends; distill and share implications with PRA and cross-functional partners to inform proactive planning.
- Departmental Contribution: Shape PRA vision practices and operational plans; contribute to team objectives and priorities with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.
- People Leadership and Mentorship: Act as a role model for performance and ways of working; manage develop and mentor less experienced staff to elevate team capability.
- Subject Matter Representation: Represent the company as a subject matter expert internally and externally reinforcing credibility and thought leadership in promotional regulatory affairs.
Essential Skills/Experience:
- Bachelors degree in science
- 3 years experience in promotional regulatory affairs FDA (OPDP/APLB) or other equivalent experience in advertising and promotion review
- 5 years total experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry FDA or equivalent experience
- Strong knowledge of FDA promotional regulations and ability to apply such knowledge in review of diverse promotional materials and audiences
- Knowledge of the drug development and labeling processes
Desirable Skills/Experience:
- Advanced degree in life sciences pharmacy law or a related discipline
- 10 or more years of experience in US promotional regulatory affairs within biopharma including direct OPDP/APLB interactions and resolution of advisory or enforcement matters
- Experience leading or co-chairing MLR processes and operating within digital review systems such as AZAP or comparable platforms
- Launch-to-lifecycle leadership across HCP and consumer promotions managed markets materials and omnichannel/digital campaigns
- Proven ability to design and deliver effective regulatory training for commercial and medical stakeholders
- Demonstrated influence at senior levels to shape departmental practices and operational plans
- People leadership experience with a track record of coaching and building high-performing teams
When we put unexpected teams in the same room we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing -person working gives us the platform we need to connect work at pace and challenge perceptions. Thats why we work on average a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesnt mean were not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individualflexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.
Why AstraZeneca Here you will connect scientific rigor with commercial execution to make meaningful change for patients. We move with pace and purpose bringing together diverse perspectives to spark ideas that translate into real-world impact. With autonomy to act and leaders who create a safe space to experiment and learn you will help define how modern promotion and compliance come togetherpairing cutting-edge channels with sound judgment. Your contribution will shape how we launch and scale medicines improve the patient journey and develop as a leader alongside colleagues who value kindness as much as ambition.
Call to Action:
If you are ready to lead with clarity anticipate risk and enable bold compliant storytelling that advances patient impact step forward and help us raise the bar for promotional excellence!
Date Posted
26-Feb-2026Closing Date
11-Mar-2026Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and 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.
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Director
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