AstraZeneca

Director, Promotional Regulatory Affairs

AstraZeneca$135K — $160K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Science
  • 3+ years of experience in promotional regulatory affairs
  • 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry
  • Experience with FDA advertising/promotion review
  • High ethical standards and commitment to regulatory compliance

Responsibilities

  • Review and assess risks of promotional materials across various segments and media
  • Develop and implement regulatory strategies and identify risks
  • Collaborate with stakeholders on asset prioritization and consult meetings
  • Advise business leaders on brand strategy and U.S. promotional activities
  • Develop departmental guidance documents and job aids
  • Serve as a liaison with OPDP/APLB and manage FDA advisory tasks
  • Mentor and support less experienced staff

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work in a high-impact, strategic role
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams
  • Access to regulatory training and development resources
  • Ability to influence brand strategy at a global level
  • Support for professional growth and mentorship
Full Job Description
At AstraZeneca Wilmington, we are seeking a PRA Director (Promotional Regulatory Affairs Director) to join our Promotional Regulatory Affairs team. This is a strategic, high-impact role designed for a professional with deep expertise in FDA promotional regulations, capable of delivering expert regulatory guidance across assigned brands and key business areas.

As PRA Director, you will work independently with cross-functional teams, providing risk assessments, strategic advice, and leadership in the review of promotional materials through the MLR (Medical, Legal, Regulatory) Approval Process.

Key Responsibilities
  • Efficient review and risk assessment of all promotional materials across various segments and media, prioritizing deliverables to meet deadlines, including urgent requests.
  • Prioritize reviews to meet deadlines, including urgent requests.
  • Development and implementation of regulatory strategies, identifying risks and planning contingencies for assigned brands.
  • Collaboration with stakeholders on asset prioritization and active participation in consult meetings.
  • Advising business leaders on brand strategy and providing input to global teams regarding the impact of U.S. promotional activities.
  • Developing departmental guidance documents and supporting materials (job aids).
  • Serving as liaison with OPDP/APLB, managing FDA advisory reviews, enforcement actions, and competitor complaints.
  • Assessing and delivering regulatory training, as well as monitoring emerging regulatory trends and sharing key insights.
  • Building strong relationships across the business to improve outcomes and enable informed decision-making.
  • Mentoring and supporting less experienced staff, serving as a subject matter expert in the field.


Mandatory Minimum Requirements

The following are required qualifications to be considered for this role:
  • Bachelor's degree in Science.
  • 3+ years of experience in promotional regulatory affairs
  • FDA advertising/promotion review.
  • 5+ years of experience in the pharmaceutical/biotech industry,.
  • High ethical standards and commitment to regulatory compliance.


Essential Competencies

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:
  • Teamwork and effective communication, with strong influencing skills across diverse stakeholders.
  • Strategic thinking and sound decision-making under pressure.
  • Prioritization and project management skills in dynamic environments with tight deadlines.
  • Attention to detail combined with a holistic business perspective.


Preferred Experience (Nice to Have)

The following attributes will be considered a plus:
  • Advanced degree: PharmD, MS, PhD, or JD.
  • 5+ years of specific experience in promotional regulatory affairs.
  • Proven experience influencing strategic decisions and mentoring teams.
  • Direct interaction with OPDP or an FDA review division.
  • Experience with products in the therapeutic areas of Oncology, Respiratory/Immunology, or Cardiovascular/Renal/Metabolic.
  • Familiarity with electronic review and approval platforms, such as VEEVA PromoMats.


Date Posted
15-sept-2026

Closing Date
05-oct-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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