Role Description
Reporting to the VP & Head of Global Regulatory Affairs Pharma, the Senior Manager, Advertising, Promotion and Labeling owns the regulatory strategy, review, approval, and governance of promotional, non-promotional, labeling, and artwork materials for assigned pharmaceutical products. The role ensures that product communications are:
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Consistent with the approved Prescribing Information and current company core labeling
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Truthful, balanced, scientifically accurate, and not misleading
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Aligned with business objectives without compromising regulatory, legal, medical, safety, or compliance standards
The incumbent needs to be a hands-on regulatory advertising and promotion leader who can:
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Independently approve complex materials
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Lead PRC/MRL governance
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Communicate confidently with FDA promotional review groups
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Translate label changes into commercial implementation plans
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Balance compliant risk management with business execution for a pharmaceutical or biologics portfolio
This role requires close partnerships with:
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Marketing
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Medical Affairs
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Legal
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Compliance
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Pharmacovigilance
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Quality
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Technical Operations
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Supply
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Regulatory Operations
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Artwork vendors
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External agencies
The role is accountable for:
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Pragmatic regulatory advice
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Clear risk-based recommendations
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Timely FDA submissions for final and draft promotional materials, including Form FDA 2253 and advisory comment packages for biologics where applicable
This position requires a regulatory professional who can lead and translate label strategy, health authority expectations, and commercial execution needs into compliant, operationally practical solutions across various materials.
Qualifications
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Bachelorβs degree in a scientific, pharmacy, biomedical, regulatory, or related discipline required; advanced degree preferred
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Regulatory Affairs Certification or equivalent professional development preferred
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10 or more years of progressive Regulatory Affairs experience in pharmaceutical, biologic, specialty, or branded commercial organizations
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Substantial hands-on experience in advertising, promotion, labeling, or commercial regulatory affairs is strongly preferred
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Prior working experience in systems such as Veeva PromoMats, Veeva RIM, eCTD publishing tools, SPL/artwork workflows and Microsoft office tools is mandatory
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Demonstrated experience reviewing and approving promotional and non-promotional materials
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Strong working knowledge of FDA prescription drug promotion requirements
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Experience with labeling development and implementation
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Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills
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Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Requirements
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Chair or co-chair PRC meetings for assigned products
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Review, challenge, and approve promotional and non-promotional materials
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Ensure claims, graphics, headlines, and references are supported by approved labeling
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Provide clear regulatory positions with options, pros and cons
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Maintain oversight of Veeva PromoMats workflows
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Lead and support strategic product labeling
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Coordinate implementation of new or revised labeling
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Partner with CMC, Safety, Medical, Quality, Clinical, Commercial, and Regulatory Operations
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Monitor labeling-related health authority feedback
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Serve as primary regulatory point of contact for FDA promotional submissions
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Prepare, coordinate, and submit Form FDA 2253 packages
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Track and interpret health authority comments
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Develop launch and post-launch regulatory review plans
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Partner with Marketing and external agencies early in concept development
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Provide regulatory training to Commercial, Medical, field, agencies, and vendors
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Establish metrics for review cycle time and submission timeliness
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Develop, update, and implement SOPs and training materials
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Ensure acquired products and lifecycle projects are integrated into company systems
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Promote a culture of regulatory excellence and ethical decision making
Benefits
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Performance-based incentives
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Competitive total rewards package
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401k with company match
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Healthcare coverage
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A broad range of other benefits