Director, US Regulatory Policy

GSK

GSK regulatory policy director shaping US legislation, agency engagement, and advocacy for biopharmaceutical medicines. Leading global policy strategies across priority assets and markets.

Posted 8/17/2026full-timeWashington, D.C. • District of Columbia, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $171,600 - $286,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in US regulatory policy and advocacy, with a strong ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence regulatory outcomes. Possesses a deep understanding of the US regulatory landscape and the ability to communicate complex regulatory information effectively.

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Regulatory Affairs/Policy ExperienceUS Regulatory Environment ExpertisePolicy Development on Regulatory TopicsCross-Functional Team LeadershipOncology Therapeutic Policy Frameworks

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Hard Skills

Regulatory Policy DevelopmentAdvocacy StrategyRegulatory Intelligence AnalysisLifecycle ManagementClinical Trials KnowledgeProduct Approvals ExpertiseComplex Regulatory Information AnalysisCoalition BuildingInfluencing Regulatory PolicyEmerging Technologies Familiarity

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationRelationship ManagementCollaborationStrategic ThinkingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Cloud-Based Submission PlatformsDigital Health TechnologiesAI/ML Regulatory Policies

Industry Keywords

Biopharmaceutical PortfolioUS LegislationRegulatory AgenciesTrade AssociationsPublic PolicyGovernment AffairsMedicines Development Lifecycle

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cloud

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead US regulatory policy and advocacy efforts supporting advancement and lifecycle management of GSK’s biopharmaceutical portfolio
Interpret and advise on new US legislation, guidelines, and policies for assigned topics
Collaborate with internal teams to develop and execute US regulatory policy strategies
Support GSK’s US engagement strategy and maintain relationships with regulatory agencies, trade associations, and external stakeholders
Interact with regulatory agencies, governments, and trade associations on assigned topics
Represent GSK and/or trade associations at agency, industry, and trade association meetings
Liaise with GRPI, US public policy and government affairs, R&D, and other internal stakeholders to develop aligned GSK positions
Lead global regulatory policy and advocacy strategy for select enterprise-level priorities
Lead asset-specific global regulatory policy and advocacy strategy for priority assets and markets
Support responses to regulatory intelligence queries from R&D partners

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in life sciences, public policy, law, or a related field
10+ years of experience in regulatory affairs/policy across the full medicines development lifecycle
Demonstrated experience in regulatory policy and advocacy within the US regulatory environment
Experience leading policy development on complex regulatory topics such as clinical trials, product approvals, or lifecycle requirements
Prior experience engaging with US regulatory agencies, government bodies, and industry/trade associations
Experience leading cross-functional, matrixed teams across global regions
Ability to analyze complex regulatory information and communicate insights clearly and succinctly
Broad understanding of the US regulatory landscape, including key agencies and policymaking processes
Proven track record influencing regulatory policy and building coalitions within industry or public policy forums
Familiarity with regulatory policies around emerging technologies such as AI/ML, cloud-based submission platforms, and digital health
Experience within oncology therapeutic policy frameworks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus
Eligibility to participate in share based long term incentive program
Health care and other insurance benefits for employee and family
Retirement benefits
Paid holidays
Vacation
Paid caregiver/parental and medical leave