Senior Director, Promotional Regulatory Affairs

AstraZeneca

. Manage, develop, and lead a team providing strategic advice and reviewing promotional materials across a therapeutic area .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeGaithersburg • Maryland • United StatesSenior💰 $243,586 - $365,379 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expert knowledge of FDA promotional regulations and the drug development process, with a strong ability to lead teams and influence stakeholders in a regulatory context. Proven experience in managing promotional regulatory strategy and compliance within the pharmaceutical industry.

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FDA Promotional Regulations ExpertisePromotional Regulatory Affairs ExperienceTeam Leadership and MentoringProject Management SkillsVEEVA Promo Mats Experience

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Hard Skills

Promotional Regulatory StrategyRegulatory Review of Promotional MaterialsProcess ImprovementAnalytic SkillsCompliance Standards

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInfluencing SkillsExecutive PresenceHigh Ethical Standards

Tools & Technologies

VEEVA Promo Mats

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical Regulatory AffairsDrug Development ProcessTherapeutic Area ExpertisePromotional Regulatory ImpactMLR Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage, develop, and lead a team providing strategic advice and reviewing promotional materials across a therapeutic area
Advise senior leadership on complex promotional regulatory matters and influence internal and external stakeholders
Set promotional regulatory strategy and priorities for the therapeutic area
Drive process improvement and develop 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 on the 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
Deliver strategic regulatory leadership to Brand teams and cross-functional partners
Represent AstraZeneca in interactions with regulatory authorities
Contribute to PRA initiatives, departmental guidance, staff development, and compliance with established processes

Requirements

What you’ll need

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: therapeutic area expertise relevant to AstraZeneca
Preferred: background in pharmaceutical promotional regulatory
Experience with VEEVA Promo Mats

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses
Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Qualified retirement programs
Paid time off, including vacation, holiday, and leaves
Health, dental, and vision coverage
Flexible working arrangement balancing a minimum of three days per week in the office with individual flexibility