Manager, State Licensing

EVERSANA

State License Manager for EVERSANA managing state licensing activities. Supporting life sciences clients with compliance, applications, and regulatory research.

Posted 6/19/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $103,515 - $124,372 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

The State License Manager plays a critical role in supporting clients across the life sciences, pharmaceutical distribution, medical device distribution, and healthcare service sectors by managing end-to-end state licensing activities
This position ensures clients maintain continuous compliance with state regulatory requirements for operations such as wholesale distribution, third‑party logistics (3PL), pharmacy, manufacturer, and controlled substance licensing
You will collaborate closely with clients, state agencies, and internal teams to interpret regulatory requirements, prepare, and submit applications, monitor renewals, monitor regulations, and resolve compliance issues
This role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple licensing workflows simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
Provide full‑service licensing oversight and consultation to clients, including identifying required state licenses, preparing application packages, and managing submissions through approval
Conduct regulatory research to interpret state requirements for pharmaceutical, device, wholesale, 3PL, and controlled substance licensing
Own and manage the full lifecycle of client licenses required for product distribution, including applications, renewals, amendments, ownership and personnel changes, periodic reporting, and terminations
Stay current on state regulatory changes and emerging compliance trends affecting licensing requirements
Serve as a liaison between clients and state regulatory agencies, maintaining professional and productive relationships to facilitate timely resolution of licensing issues
Track and monitor licensing timelines, proactively communicating status updates, risks, and required client actions
Maintain accurate records of licensing activities, documentation, and correspondence in internal systems
Ensure continuous audit readiness through accurate documentation and adherence to regulatory standards
Monitor regulatory changes impacting licensing requirements and ensure organizational compliance
Partner with compliance, legal, and operational teams to support corporate compliance initiatives
Support business development by providing subject‑matter expertise during sales discussions, scoping calls, and proposal development
Provide guidance to internal stakeholders regarding licensing requirements and compliance expectations
Support internal and external audits and inspections
Partner with Corporate Compliance to ensure alignment with internal policies and regulatory obligations
Promote a culture of operational excellence, accountability, and compliance discipline
Demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through continuous development, modeling inclusive behaviors, and proactively managing bias

Requirements

What you’ll need

bachelor’s degree in business, legal studies, public policy, scientific discipline, or a related field preferred
Minimum 7 years of experience in state licensing, regulatory compliance, and/or related fields
Experience preparing and submitting state license applications (e.g., wholesale distributor, 3PL, pharmacy, manufacturer, controlled substances)
Strong research skills and ability to interpret state statutes, regulations, and agency guidance
Effective verbal and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume, detail-oriented regulatory processes with strict deadlines and accuracy requirements
Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision
High attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem‑solving skills
Proficiency with tracking systems, databases, and document management tools
Demonstrated experience managing regulatory licensing, including applications, renewals, amendments, and ongoing compliance requirements
Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements related to licensure, operational compliance, and audit readiness
Experience working with regulatory agencies, including state boards and FDA
Strong project management skills; knowledge and application of process and planning best practices
Experience with regulatory tracking tools, documentation systems, and compliance record management

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

state licensingregulatory complianceapplication preparationregulatory researchaudit readinessdocument managementprocess managementproject managementcompliance record managementanalytical thinking

Soft Skills

attention to detailcommunication skillsproblem-solvingindependenceorganizational skillsrelationship managementtime managementadaptabilitycollaborationcommitment to diversity