Associate Director, Promotional Regulatory Affairs (BBU)
Gaithersburg, MD - USA
Job Summary
At AstraZeneca we turn ideas into life changing medicines. Working here means being entrepreneurial thinking big and working together to make the impossible a reality. The Associate Director Promotional Regulatory Affairs will work with a with a cross-functional review team and provide regulatory guidance and risk assessment to help business teams develop and deliver initiatives that are intended to comply with applicable laws rules and regulations governing the advertising and promotion of pharmaceutical products in the US. Lead review and adjudication of promotional materials as are required through the AstraZeneca Approval Process (AZAP). Represent AstraZeneca to regulatory authorities for assigned brand(s) and projects as appropriate. Provide promotional regulatory advice and support to cross-functional partners in accordance with their respective strategies and objectives as well as to provide current PRA interpretations and recommendations related to FDA promotional regulations and associated guidance.
Accountabilities
As the Associate Director Promotional Regulatory Affairs you will ensure efficient and effective regulatory review and risk assessment of promotional material for all segments (HCP Consumer Managed Markets) and media (Print broadcast and electronic) sales training faculty training Proactive Scientific Exchange by SciP Corporate Affairs communications and any other materials required to be reviewed through AZAP. Conduct reviews within established timelines and meets expedited requests as priorities and workload allow. Assist in innovative regulatory strategy development and implementation including risk identification and contingency planning.
You will participate with Commercial Operations MLR reviewers and asset owners in asset prioritization and consult meetings as requested. Provide guidance to the business as requested to assist in implementation of Brand(s) strategy. Develop PRA guidance and job aids on relevant topics for use within the department and for use by cross-functional partners as appropriate
You will manage requests for FDA advisory review of materials and adjudication of incoming/outgoing competitor product complaints as appropriate. Help to evaluate Brand(s) regulatory training needs develop and deliver training in partnership with the Internal and/or External Training Initiative or PRA Skill Center. Monitor regulatory agency activities new guidance and emerging trends in the regulatory environment and shares such information within PRA and the business as appropriate.
Essential Skills / Experience
Bachelors Degree in pharmacy pharmacology life science related science field
5 years experience in drug/biologic regulatory affairs or related pharmaceutical/biotech field
Working knowledge of FDA promotional regulations and ability to apply such knowledge in review of diverse promotional materials and audiences
Working knowledge of the drug development process
Experience with electronic review and approval programs (VEEVA PromoMats or other) a plus
Desirable Requirements
Experience influencing decision-making of others
Experience in therapeutic areas of AZ focus
Pharmaceutical or biotech regulatory/compliance/commercial/medical affairs experience
Experience working in a team-based environment
Collaborative and solution-oriented mindset
Effective verbal and written communication and influencing skills
Exemplary compliance ethics and high concern for standards
Strategic and analytic thinking and decision-making skills
Ability to manage a diverse workload and quickly adjust to changing business priorities
Ability to manage coordinate and execute on projects independently with minimum supervision and in a timely manner
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $150202 - $225303 USD Annual. Base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors including market location job-related knowledge skills and experience. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs paid time off (i.e. vacation holiday and leaves) as well as health dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms 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.
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.
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.
Date Posted
17-sept-2026Closing Date
04-oct-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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