Director, Regulatory Affairs Advertising & Promotion
Acadia Pharmaceuticals
July 03, 2026
Remote friendly (San Diego, CA)
United States
Corporate Functions
Position Summary
Responsible for leading regulatory review of advertising, promotional, and other external communications to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Oversees product labeling development, review, and maintenance; provides regulatory guidance through the MLR review process. Partners cross-functionally to support timely approval and distribution of promotional/disease-state materials; serves as primary liaison with the FDA Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP); contributes to labeling strategies across the portfolio.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead development/oversight of processes for creation, review, and approval of advertising/promotional materials within MLR and other external communications.
- Review external communications, sales/marketing materials, and training for compliance.
- Advise senior management on regulatory strategy and risk analysis tied to commercial strategy.
- Participate in training for sales and marketing on advertising/promotional materials.
- Represent the company to customers/agencies; present on regulatory issues related to advertising/promotional activities.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or related field; MBA preferred.
- ~10 years progressively responsible Regulatory Affairs experience focused on advertising/promotional regulations.
- Experience communicating/negotiating with OPDP; perform risk assessment.
- Proven experience developing/executing complex global regulatory strategies; assess/communicate risk/benefit to senior management.
- Labeling development and lifecycle management experience.
- Experience negotiating with regulatory authorities.
- Organizational and matrix management experience.
- Thorough knowledge of US and international pharmaceutical regulations.
- Strong problem-solving/conflict resolution; excellent written/verbal communication.
- Strong collaboration in cross-functional/global teams; ability to negotiate and influence senior leaders.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Benefits/Compensation (as stated)
- Discretionary bonus and equity awards; Salary range: $193,400–$241,800.
- Medical/dental/vision; 401(k) match 1:1 up to 5%; equity and other listed benefits.
Location/Work Model
San Diego, CA; Princeton, NJ; or San Francisco, CA. Hybrid—average 3 office days/week.
Responsible for leading regulatory review of advertising, promotional, and other external communications to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Oversees product labeling development, review, and maintenance; provides regulatory guidance through the MLR review process. Partners cross-functionally to support timely approval and distribution of promotional/disease-state materials; serves as primary liaison with the FDA Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP); contributes to labeling strategies across the portfolio.
Primary Responsibilities
- Lead development/oversight of processes for creation, review, and approval of advertising/promotional materials within MLR and other external communications.
- Review external communications, sales/marketing materials, and training for compliance.
- Advise senior management on regulatory strategy and risk analysis tied to commercial strategy.
- Participate in training for sales and marketing on advertising/promotional materials.
- Represent the company to customers/agencies; present on regulatory issues related to advertising/promotional activities.
- Other responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications/Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or related field; MBA preferred.
- ~10 years progressively responsible Regulatory Affairs experience focused on advertising/promotional regulations.
- Experience communicating/negotiating with OPDP; perform risk assessment.
- Proven experience developing/executing complex global regulatory strategies; assess/communicate risk/benefit to senior management.
- Labeling development and lifecycle management experience.
- Experience negotiating with regulatory authorities.
- Organizational and matrix management experience.
- Thorough knowledge of US and international pharmaceutical regulations.
- Strong problem-solving/conflict resolution; excellent written/verbal communication.
- Strong collaboration in cross-functional/global teams; ability to negotiate and influence senior leaders.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
Benefits/Compensation (as stated)
- Discretionary bonus and equity awards; Salary range: $193,400–$241,800.
- Medical/dental/vision; 401(k) match 1:1 up to 5%; equity and other listed benefits.
Location/Work Model
San Diego, CA; Princeton, NJ; or San Francisco, CA. Hybrid—average 3 office days/week.