AstraZeneca

Associate Director, Advertising and Promotional Compliance, US

AstraZeneca$150K — $200K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • 5 years of relevant experience or PharmD post-doctoral Fellowship experience
  • Knowledge of U.S. advertising and promotional regulations
  • Experience communicating with OPDP and/or APLB
  • Understanding of global compliance standards
  • Proficient with promotional review software, such as Veeva Promomats
  • Experience with product launches or new indications

Responsibilities

  • Review and approve promotional and scientific materials for compliance
  • Serve as primary contact for OPDP and APLB communications
  • Provide regulatory training for sales and compliance teams
  • Advise product teams on advertising and promotion strategies
  • Update stakeholders on labeling changes
  • Communicate review findings to Promotional and Medical Review Committees
  • Develop processes for creating and approving promotional materials

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Short-term incentive bonuses opportunity
  • Equity-based awards for salaried roles
Full Job Description

TheAssociateDirector, Advertising and Promotion Compliance, USwill serve as the Regulatory Affairs(RA)representative forassigned products and therapeutic areas.They willbe responsibleforreviewing and approving the regulatory content of materials created for product promotion, diseaseawarenessand public affairs communications. TheAssociateDirector will also engage business partners for strategic planning on issuespertaining toproduct promotion and willparticipatein developing processes and procedures relevant to the creation,reviewand approval of promotional materials. TheAssociateDirectormayalso act as the primary liaison with FDA on ad/promo regulatory issues concerning promotionalmaterials.

Accountabilities:

  • ReviewingUS promotionaland non-promotional/scientificmaterial, attendingreviewmeetingsandprovidingregulatory guidance to the cross-functional team responsible for ensuringadherence toglobal compliance standards and FDA regulationspertaining toprescription drug advertising,promotion,and communicationas applicable

  • Servingas primary contact for communications with the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) and/orAdvertising and Promotional Labeling Branch (APLB) for assigned products, including responsibilities for thetimelypreparation and submission of promotional materials under cover of FDA Form 2253

  • As needed, providingtraining support within Alexion on regulatory requirements for prescription drug promotion including, but not limited to, sales training and compliance training in preparation for scientific conferences

  • Providingadvice to product development teams on advertising and promotion issues tofacilitatethe strategic development of new products

  • Ensuringstakeholderawareness of proposed and newly approved labeling changes

  • Informing, reviewingand providingclear communication to all key stakeholders in both Promotional Review Committee (PRC) and Medical Review Committee (MRC) on planned label updates and how they may impact promotional and medical materials; provide key stakeholders with specific guidance on appropriate implementation of the label update, including ISI updates, for assigned therapeutic area in a timely manner

  • Participatesin developing processes and procedures relevant to the creation, review and approval of advertising and promotional materials; develop best practices toestablishstandards and consistency across company products

  • Maintainsregulatoryexpertisein product promotion compliance by keeping current with issued FDA enforcement actions and through attendance at relevant conferences and/or seminars.Communicate new regulatory standardspertaining toprescription drug promotion to brand teams and management, as appropriate

  • Workswith management and cross-functional partners to analyze changes to the regulatory landscape anddetermineany internal impact and communicate and provide guidance to all impacted key stakeholders

Essential Skills/Experience:

  • Bachelor27s Degree

  • 5 years of relevant experience and/or relevant PharmD post-doctoral Fellowship experience

  • Knowledge of U.S. advertising and promotional regulations

  • Experience communicating and negotiating directly with OPDP and/or APLB

  • Experience with global standards for advertising and promotion compliance

  • Knowledgeable on industry compliance requirements and non-compliance examples and trends

  • Experience with launching new products and/or new indication

  • Solid understanding of business goals and common marketing concepts/tools, including the internet and social media

  • Proficiency using promotional review software, such as Veeva Promomats and Veeva Medcomms

Desirable Skills/Experience:

  • Advanced degree

  • 7 years of relevant experience and/or relevant PharmD post-doctoral Fellowship experience

  • History having direct reports or mentoring junior team members

  • Proven track record practicing sound judgment as it relates to risk assessment

  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills

  • Proven ability to prioritize and meet critical business timelines

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $150,000 to $200,000 . Our positions offer eligibility for various incentivesan opportunity to receive short-term incentive bonuses, equity-based awards for salaried roles and commissions for sales roles. Benefits offered include qualified retirement programs, paid time off (i.e., vacation, holiday, and leaves), as well as health, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

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Date Posted

17-Aug-2026

Closing Date

16-Sep-2026

About AstraZeneca

AstraZeneca is a British-Swedish multinational pharmaceutical company that specializes in the research, development, and manufacturing of prescription drugs. The company was formed in 1999 through the merger of Astra AB and Zeneca Group plc. AstraZeneca's products are used to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory disease, and diabetes. The company has operations in over 100 countries and employs more than 76,000 people worldwide. AstraZeneca is committed to developing innovative medicines that improve the health and well-being of people around the world.
Learn more about AstraZeneca
Size
83,100 employees
Market Cap
$211.5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+10.2%
Revenue
$26.6 billion
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