AstraZeneca

Director, US Advertising and Promotional Compliance

AstraZeneca$193K — $289K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years in regulatory affairs and/or advertising in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Expertise in US advertising and promotional regulations
  • Experience communicating with OPDP/APLB
  • Leadership experience with direct reports
  • Knowledge of global advertising compliance standards
  • Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Review US promotional and scientific materials for regulatory compliance
  • Serve as primary contact with OPDP/APLB for assigned products
  • Develop processes and SOPs for advertising material approval
  • Train teams on promotional compliance requirements
  • Advise on advertising issues to aid new product development
  • Stay current with FDA standards and communicate updates
  • Support initiatives for improving promotional review processes
  • Mentor colleagues in advertising and promotional compliance

Benefits

  • Qualified retirement programs
  • Paid time off including vacation and holidays
  • Health, dental, and vision coverage
  • Eligibility for short-term incentive bonuses and equity-based awards
Full Job Description
The Director, US Advertising and Promotional Compliance, will serve as the therapeutic area lead and the Regulatory Affairs (RA) representative for assigned products. They will be responsible for reviewing and approving the regulatory content of materials created for product promotion, disease awareness and public affairs communications. The Director will also engage business partners for strategic planning on issues pertaining to product promotion and will participate in developing processes and procedures relevant to the creation, review and approval of promotional material. The Director will also act as the primary liaison with FDA on ad/promo regulatory issues concerning promotional materials.

Accountabilities:
  • Reviewing US promotional, non-promotional, and scientific material, attending review meetings and providing regulatory guidance to the cross-functional team responsible for ensuring adherence to compliance standards and FDA regulations pertaining to prescription drug advertising, promotion, and communication as applicable
  • Serving as primary contact for communications with the Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) and/or Advertising and Promotional Labeling Branch (APLB) for assigned products
  • Developing processes and procedures relevant to the creation, review and approval of advertising and promotional materials: Developing best practices, working instructions and/or SOPs to establish standards and consistency across company brands
  • As needed, providing training support within Alexion on requirements for prescription drug promotion including, but not limited to, sales training and compliance training in preparation for scientific congresses and conferences
  • Advising product development teams on advertising and promotion issues to facilitate the strategic development of new products
  • Maintaining regulatory expertise in product promotion and compliance by keeping current with issued FDA enforcement actions and through attendance of relevant conferences and/or seminars. Communicate new regulatory standards pertaining to prescription drug promotion to brand teams and management, as appropriate
  • Participating in and supporting ongoing key initiatives including the development, implementation, and continued improvement of promotional review process
  • Supporting and mentoring ad/promo colleagues


Essential Skills/Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • 7+ years pharmaceutical industry in regulatory affairs and/or advertising and promotion
  • Expertise in US advertising and promotional regulations and the current regulatory environment
  • Experience communicating and negotiating directly with OPDP and/or APLB
  • Experience leading a team or experience having direct reports
  • Experience with global standards for advertising and promotional compliance
  • Excellent written and verbal skills and strong interpersonal skills
  • Consistent track record practicing sound judgment as it relates to risk assessment
  • Knowledgeable on industry compliance requirements and non-compliance examples and trends
  • Demonstrated ability to influence others and foster team collaboration
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills!


Desirable Skills/Experience:
  • JD, PharmD or master's degree preferred


Own the standard for US promotional compliance and help bring breakthrough therapies to patients with clarity and integrity-take your next step with us today.

The annual base pay for this position ranges from $193,281 to $289,922 . Our positions offer eligibility for various incentives-an 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.

Date Posted
21-Jul-2026

Closing Date
10-Aug-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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