Associate Director, Regulatory Advertising Promotion, Pain

Vertex Pharmaceuticals

. Provide strategic and tactical regulatory support and guidance for assigned product and disease-state communications supporting the Pain program .

Posted 11/11/2026contractRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $105 - $110 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in regulatory support for advertising and promotional communications in the pharmaceutical industry, with a strong focus on compliance with Health Authority regulations and guidelines. Capable of leading cross-functional teams and stakeholder discussions to ensure effective communication strategies for pain-related products.

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Regulatory SupportHealth Authority InteractionAdvertising And Promotion RegulationsClinical Study DesignInterpersonal Communication

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Hard Skills

Regulatory ReviewPromotional RequirementsLabeling ChangesStatistical AnalysisRegulatory Guidance Interpretation

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingInnovationPersuasion

Industry Keywords

Pharmaceutical IndustryPain ManagementAnalgesiaNeurologyCommunications Review Committee

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide strategic and tactical regulatory support and guidance for assigned product and disease-state communications supporting the Pain program
Work with cross-functional teams and manage regulatory review and approval of communications and activities
Serve as regulatory reviewer for assigned products on Communications Review Committee and Medical Review Committee
Represent Global Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion on program and cross-functional teams
Potentially chair Communications Review Committee meetings and lead stakeholder discussions to reach consensus decisions
Ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into product and disease-state communications
Assess regulatory context and interpret applicable guidance, regulations, and regulatory precedents
Support submission of materials to Health Authorities and interact with Health Authorities as applicable
Provide guidance for development products considering promotional requirements
Ensure labeling changes are reflected in promotional materials according to procedures and regulations
Collaborate on developing and updating Communications Review Committee procedures and guidelines
Monitor and interpret advertising and promotion regulations and guidelines
Plan and conduct stakeholder training sessions as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in relevant/scientific discipline or a related field
Typically requires 5-7 years of experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
Thorough knowledge of applicable Health Authority codes, laws, regulations, guidance, and industry standards related to advertising and promotional communications about prescription drugs, devices (if applicable), and investigational treatments
In-depth understanding of clinical study design and statistical analyses in assessment of promotional claims
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to communicate difficult concepts and persuade others
Ability to innovate, analyze, and solve problems
Pharmaceutical industry and regulatory ad/promo experience, including interacting with health authorities
Experience in pain, analgesia, and/or neurology highly preferred
Remote capable with East Coast working hours
No C2C or Third-Party Vendors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Contract through July 2027 with chance to extend
Overtime pay in accordance with federal and state requirements
Compensation, medical benefits, fringe benefits and other terms and conditions presented by the third-party agency partner upon offer