Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs – Advertising and Promotion

MSD

Associate Director managing the review and approval of US promotional materials while ensuring regulatory compliance. Collaborating with legal, medical, and commercial teams to align promotional practices with business objectives.

Posted 7/3/2026full-timeUpper Gwynedd • New Jersey, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $129,000 - $203,100 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Review and approval of all US promotional materials
Serve as the promotional regulatory expert with legal, medical and commercial colleagues
Ensure promotional practices are consistent with regulatory guidelines, company policies, and support business objectives
Manage correspondence with FDA’s promotional review divisions OPDP/APLB
Propose creative, effective, and compliant regulatory strategies and solutions
Provide regulatory consultation in the development and implementation of US marketing strategy and promotional programs
Support commercial teams by providing regulatory guidance on marketing strategies
Participate in labeling and global regulatory team meetings
Maintain current awareness of FDA advisory correspondence and regulations
Provide promotional regulatory training and coaching to team members
Contribute to departmental strategic initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.A. or B.S. degree with an emphasis in science, health care or related fields
Minimum of five years of pharmaceutical/biologics industry or related experience with an emphasis in regulatory or scientific disciplines
Minimum of two years of direct experience as the primary regulatory reviewer of advertising and promotional materials
Demonstrated knowledge of FDA regulations relating to advertising and promotion for prescription products
Proactive with strong cross-functional collaboration skills
Demonstrated history of successful interactions with the promotional review divisions of FDA (OPDP/APLB) or experience developing/leading the regulatory strategy for a product filing/launch
Understanding of the product development and labeling process
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to demonstrate strategic and analytical thinking
Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence others effectively

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family)
retirement benefits, including 401(k)
paid holidays
vacation
compassionate and sick days

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Hard Skills & Tools

Regulatory Strategy DevelopmentPromotional Material ApprovalFDA Correspondence ManagementLabeling Process UnderstandingRegulatory Consultation

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailStrategic ThinkingInterpersonal SkillsNegotiation Skills