Perrigo

Regulatory Compliance Lead - DEA & State Licensing

Perrigo • $95K — $115K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, Business, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, Engineering, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
  • Experience in compliance, quality, regulatory, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, auditing, or documentation in a regulated environment.
  • Ability to interpret and apply regulations and standards to operational processes.
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with data tracking tools or enterprise systems like SAP.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate DEA-controlled substance compliance activities, including quota requests and regulatory submissions.
  • Maintain DEA registrations and state licenses, including renewals and new applications.
  • Prepare and submit regulatory filings accurately and on time.
  • Serve as the primary contact with DEA and Boards of Pharmacy for regulatory inquiries.
  • Lead inspections and ensure audit readiness for successful outcomes.
  • Collaborate with various departments to support regulated product supply.
  • Provide regulatory guidance and training to internal stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and tailored benefits for you and your family.
  • Career development opportunities to support professional growth.
  • Hybrid working approach with flexibility to work from home two days a week.
  • Recognition as one of America's Best Employers by State 2024 by Forbes.
Full Job Description
Description Overview

The Regulatory Compliace Lead is responsible for maintaining compliance with DEA regulations and state licensing requirements across multiple jurisdictions.

This role supports manufacturing and distribution of regulated products by managing quota activities, maintaining licenses, leading inspections, and ensuring timely regulatory submissions.

The position develops and applies subject matter expertise in DEA and state licensing compliance and partners across Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Quality, and Operations to support uninterrupted supply and regulatory compliance.

Scope of the Role

  • Coordinate DEA-controlled substance compliance activities, including quota requests, reconciliation reporting, and regulatory submissions.
  • Maintain DEA registrations and state licenses, including renewals, new applications, and cancellations.
  • Prepare, review, and submit regulatory filings accurately and on time.
  • Serve as contact with DEA and Boards of Pharmacy; coordinate responses to regulatory inquiries.
  • Lead and support inspections; ensure audit readiness and successful outcomes.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain, Procurement, R&D, Quality, and Operations to support regulated product supply.
  • Provide regulatory guidance and training to internal stakeholders.
  • Drive process improvements and develop SOPs and compliance documentation.


Experience Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, Business, Supply Chain, Quality, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
  • Experience coordinating compliance, quality, regulatory, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, auditing, or documentation-related activities in a regulated environment.
  • Ability to interpret and apply regulations, standards, policies, or business requirements to operational processes and decision-making.
  • Strong organizational and project coordination skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with data, reporting, tracking tools, or enterprise systems (e.g., SAP or similar platforms).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and interact with external stakeholders.

Benefits
We believe our people are our greatest asset. Alongside competitive compensation, we offer benefits tailored to supporting you and your family, as well as career development opportunities to ensure you feel valued and supported, both professionally and personally.

Find out more about Total Rewards at Perrigo.

Hybrid Working Approach
We love our offices and the setting they provide for in-person collaboration and celebration. But we also appreciate the opportunity to work remotely can energise you too, so we promote flexibility with the ability to work two days a week from home in many roles.

We are proud to be included in the Forbes list of "America's Best Employers by State 2024". Find out more here

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About Perrigo

Perrigo Company plc is an Irish–registered manufacturer of private label over-the-counter pharmaceuticals, and while 70% of Perrigo's net sales are from the U.S. healthcare system, Perrigo is legally headquartered in Ireland for tax purposes. The company's shares are traded on the NYSE and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange; as of 2015, its largest shareholders are the Vanguard Group and BlackRock. Perrigo is the only non-Israeli company listed on the Tel Aviv 100 Index. The company produces a wide variety of products, including generic drugs, infant formulas, and nutritional products. Perrigo is headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
Learn more about Perrigo
Size
9,900 employees
Market Cap
$4.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$162.6 million
Founded
1887
5 Year Trend
-4.8%
Revenue
$5 billion
NASDAQ

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