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Sr. Director, Lead Regulatory AdPromo

Novartis


Job Location:

East Hanover, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 176400 - 327600
Posted: 17 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 14 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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Level 6


Job Description Summary

#LI-Hybrid

Location: East Hanover United States

Relocation Support: This role is based in East Hanover United States. Novartis is unable to offer relocation support: please only apply if accessible.

Company will not sponsor visas for this position.

Are you ready to shape the future of healthcare by guiding the regulatory strategy behind innovative medicines As Sr. Director Lead Regulatory Ad/Promo you will lead a high-performing regulatory team within US Medical Affairs influence key commercial and medical initiatives provide trusted strategic guidance to senior stakeholders and help ensure patients healthcare professionals and communities receive accurate and meaningful information about our therapies. This is an exciting opportunity to make a broad impact while partnering across functions to drive excellence innovation and regulatory leadership at Novartis.


Job Description

Key Responsibilities

  • Manages and provides regulatory oversight to a team of direct reports responsible for regulatory reviews and strategic advice relating to promotional activities and medical nonpromotional materials for assigned brands/franchises.

  • Guides coaches and develops direct reports on personal growth opportunities organizational impact and professional development.

  • Partners with commercial and medical functions on cross-functional committees task forces and other forums to provide strategic regulatory advice aligned with business goals and objectives FDA regulations/guidances PhRMA guidelines and company policy.

  • Applies regulatory and industry knowledge to business initiatives developing solutions to navigate complex U.S. regulatory standards for promotional and select medical activities.

  • Ensures regulatory compliance while effectively identifying assessing and managing business risks.

  • Maintains awareness of competitive activities by monitoring major U.S. medical meetings where assigned therapeutic area products are promoted.

  • Collaborates with cross-functional colleagues to provide regulatory input on study designs and U.S. labeling including assessment of the feasibility of promoting potential data and claims.

  • Participates in U.S. labeling negotiations and FDA meetings as appropriate to support regulatory strategy and business objectives.

  • Serves as the regulatory advertising and promotion reviewer and/or regulatory representative on medical teams for assigned disease areas products launch indications and other complex or high-priority programs.

  • Models and promotes effective AI use across the team by embedding AI tools into workflows guiding responsible AI practices and fostering a culture of experimentation innovation and continuous learning.

Essential Requirements

  • BS Degree or equivalent required.

  • Minimum 7 years of regulatory experience including in-depth knowledge of U.S. regulations governing drug promotion/advertising and U.S. labeling.

  • Experience leading activities for OPDP submissions including time of first use submissions requests for advisory comments and 30-day submissions for Subpart H products.

  • Experience supporting regulatory activities associated with product and/or indication launches.

  • Proven ability to analyze and interpret efficacy and safety data and apply insights to regulatory decision-making.

  • Strong understanding of business goals marketing concepts and tools with the ability to work independently using sound negotiation and decision-making skills.

  • Demonstrated interpersonal communication analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Desirable Requirements

  • Advanced degree preferred (MS PhD PharmD or JD).

  • Experience leading a team of regulatory professionals and managing/directly developing people preferred.

Novartis Compensation Summary

The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $176400 - $327600 year.

The final salary offered is determined based on factors like but not limited to relevant skills and experience and upon joining Novartis will be reviewed periodically. Novartis may change the published salary range based on company and market factors.

Your compensation will include a performance-based cash incentive and depending on the level of the role eligibility to be considered for annual equity awards.

US-based eligible employees will receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes health life and disability benefits a 401(k) with company contribution and match and a variety of other addition employees are eligible for a generous time off package including vacation personal days holidays and other leaves.

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EEO Statement:

The Novartis Group of Companies are Equal Opportunity Employers. We do not discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity or expression marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace that cultivates bold innovation through collaboration and empowers our people to unleash their full potential.


Accessibility and reasonable accommodations

The Novartis Group of Companies are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an e-mail to call 1 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Please include the job requisition number in your message.

Range

$176400.00 - $327600.00


Skills Desired

Clinical Trials Drug Development People Management Regulatory Compliance Risk Management Strategy Execution

Required Experience:

Exec


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