Senior Director, Promotional Regulatory Affairs

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 payers—so that what we say is as strong as the medicines we deliver.

As the Senior Director, Promotional Regulatory Affairs, this role requires deep expertise in FDA promotional regulations to support assigned therapeutic areas and business functions. The individual in this position will independently counsel senior leaders on regulatory compliance and risk assessment related to pharmaceutical advertising and promotion. Key responsibilities include leading a team that provides promotional regulatory guidance to the business and reviewing promotional materials through the MLR process. The role also involves delivering strategic regulatory leadership to Brand teams and cross-functional partners, as well as representing AstraZeneca in interactions with regulatory authorities. In addition, the position contributes to PRA initiatives, develops departmental guidance, and ensures staff development and compliance with established processes.

Accountabilities:

• Manage, develop and lead a team responsible for provision of strategic advice and review of promotional materials across a therapeutic area.
• Advise senior leadership on complex promotional regulatory matters and exert substantial influence internally and externally.
• Set promotional regulatory strategy/priority for the therapeutic area.
• Drive process improvement and development of PRA guidance and job aids.
• Oversee efficient regulatory review of promotional materials across all segments and media.
• Liaise with Commercial Operations on MLR governance.
• Advise senior leadership of promotional regulatory impact of business strategy development.
• Provide input to global teams on US promotional impact.
• Represent AstraZeneca as a subject matter expert internally and externally.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in pharmacy, pharmacology, science, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7 years in promotional regulatory affairs or FDA advertising/promotion review.
• 10 years in drug/biologic regulatory affairs or a related pharmaceutical/biotech field.
• Experience successfully leading teams, directly or indirectly, and influencing and mentoring others.
• Expert knowledge and application of FDA promotional regulations.
• Ability to successfully engage senior leaders/executive presence.
• Knowledge of drug development process and team collaboration.
• Strong communication, influencing, and analytic skills.
• High ethical standards and compliance.
• Ability to manage projects and workloads independently.

Preferred Experience

• Therapeutic area expertise relevant to AstraZeneca.
• Background in pharmaceutical promotional regulatory
• Experience with VEEVA Promo Mats

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individual flexibility. 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 together—pairing 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.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $243,586 to $365,379. Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives—an 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.

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