The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs US Advertising and Promotion is responsible for setting strategy and leading cross-functional, multidisciplinary, therapeutic teams, and executes multidivisional initiatives. Uses global marketplace, technology and business knowledge; collects and analyzes issues and trends that affect the business; identifies and acts upon cross-organization/cross-business opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Make decisions and plans for operations (work flow, assignments, staff development) with minimal direction; sets strategy and leads cross-functional/multidisciplinary teams and initiatives.
- Maintain and evaluate productivity metrics to project current and future business needs.
- Align and maintain effective communication channels with Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, Legal and Public Affairs; identify process/policy improvements, develop recommendations/plans, and lead initiatives.
- Assist with departmental budget management; identify and communicate budget needs to Operations and Finance; project current and future expenditures and business needs.
- Collect and analyze issues/trends to identify and act on cross-organization/cross-business opportunities.
- Operate independently; consult senior on risks as needed; in absence of Director, handle day-to-day operations; drive departmental initiatives with significant internal/external impact.
- Encourage innovation; hold employees accountable; recognize/mentor/reward and recommend promotion based on performance and development.
- Apply knowledge of regulations and regulatory authority guidance for advertising and promotions to meet organizational goals.
- Develop/implement complex processes and projects; deliver strategic presentations for senior management.
- Hybrid work schedule (3 days in office) from Mettawa, IL; Florham Park, NJ; or Irvine, CA.
Qualifications:
- Bachelorβs degree in science + 8 years relevant industry experience (e.g., regulatory affairs fellowship, Health Authority, ad promo).
- Preferred: PharmD + 6 years relevant industry experience.
- Experience in a complex, matrix environment.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Solid understanding of regulatory advertising and promotion regulations with direct responsibility.
- Experience developing and implementing successful global strategies.
Benefits (if applicable): Paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k) (eligible employees). Long-term incentive program eligible.