The Director, US Advertising and Promotional Compliance, will serve as the therapeutic area lead and the Regulatory Affairs (RA) representative for assigned products. They will be responsible for reviewing and approving the regulatory content of materials created for product promotion, disease awareness and public affairs communications. The Director will also engage business partners for strategic planning on issues pertaining to product promotion and will participate in developing processes and procedures relevant to the creation, review and approval of promotional material. The Director will also act as the primary liaison with FDA on ad/promo regulatory issues concerning promotional materials.
Accountabilities
Reviewing US promotional, non‑promotional, and scientific material, attending review meetings and providing regulatory guidance to the cross‑functional team responsible for ensuring adherence to compliance standards and FDA regulations pertaining to prescription drug advertising, promotion, and communication as applicable.
Serving as primary contact for communications with the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) and/or Advertising and Promotional Labeling Branch (APLB) for assigned products.
Developing processes and procedures relevant to the creation, review and approval of advertising and promotional materials: developing best practices, working instructions and/or SOPs to establish standards and consistency across company brands.
Providing training support within the company on requirements for prescription drug promotion including sales training and compliance training in preparation for scientific congresses and conferences.
Advising product development teams on advertising and promotion issues to facilitate the strategic development of new products.
Maintaining regulatory expertise in product promotion and compliance by keeping current with issued FDA enforcement actions and through attendance of relevant conferences and/or seminars. Communicating new regulatory standards pertaining to prescription drug promotion to brand teams and management, as appropriate.
Participating in and supporting ongoing key initiatives including the development, implementation, and continued improvement of promotional review process.
Supporting and mentoring ad/promo colleagues.
Essential Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree.
7+ years pharmaceutical industry experience in regulatory affairs and/or advertising and promotion.
Expertise in US advertising and promotional regulations and the current regulatory environment.
Experience communicating and negotiating directly with OPDP and/or APLB.
Experience leading a team or having direct reports.
Experience with global standards for advertising and promotional compliance.
Excellent written and verbal skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Consistent track record practicing sound judgment as it relates to risk assessment.
Knowledgeable on industry compliance requirements and non‑compliance examples and trends.
Demonstrated ability to influence others and foster team collaboration.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Desirable Skills & Experience
JD, PharmD, or master’s degree preferred.
Compensation & Benefits
The annual base pay for this position ranges from $193,281 to $289,922. Positions offer eligibility for various incentives, including short‑term incentive bonuses, equity‑based awards for salaried roles, and commissions for sales roles. Benefits include a qualified retirement program, paid time off (vacation, holiday, and leave), and health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with plan terms.
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Director, US Advertising and Promotional Compliance
AstraZeneca · Boston, MA, USA ·
- Pay:
- $193,281-$289,922/yr
- Job type:
- Full Time