Associate Director/Director, Regulatory, Promotional Review and Compliance
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Overview
Job Description
- Lead compliance-focused regulatory review of promotional materials across media types (print, digital, social, and broadcast) for the Company’s products within the assigned product/therapeutic area
- Ensure promotional content and materials comply with FDA regulations (including 21 CFR 202.1), FTC requirements, the PhRMA Code, and other applicable laws
- Ensure submissions of promotional materials to FDA (Form FDA 2253) and FDA Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (OPDP) advisory comment requests
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with regulatory authorities
- Identify, escalate, and help resolve compliance risks and potential violations related to promotional practices, including deviations and policy exceptions as applicable, partnering with Legal, Compliance, and business stakeholders
- Support audits and inspections related to promotional and labeling compliance, including ensuring appropriate documentation, audit readiness, and timely responses
- Serve as a representative on the promotional review committee (MLR/PRC; PRC/SRC/MRC as applicable), providing guidance and ensuring alignment with internal policies and external compliance standards
- Provide guidance on regulatory and compliance requirements for the SOPs, workflows, and controls used to develop, review, approve (MLR/PRC), and submit marketing materials
- Provide strategic input during early campaign concept and copy development to streamline MLR/PRC review and approval
- Lead and/or support training for commercial teams on FDA advertising and promotion requirements, including Subpart E and Form FDA 2253 submission expectations as applicable
- Establish strong partnerships and governance with key internal stakeholders to enable consistent interpretation and compliant execution
- Partner across Compliance & Legal to support effective MLR/PRC governance, timely cross-functional review, and well-documented decisions
- Monitor evolving regulatory guidance and enforcement trends and apply relevant updates to review processes, SOPs, and training materials
- Provide solution-oriented, innovative compliance and regulatory guidance that supports the Company’s objectives while appropriately managing risk
- Monitor the evolving regulatory environment and maintain current knowledge to proactively provide compliant, practical recommendations
- Seek and incorporate diverse perspectives across the Company and externally to strengthen risk assessments and mitigation strategies
- Identify and contribute to process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the ad/promo review function
- Support colleagues within the Compliance & Legal department by sharing knowledge, providing coaching, and contributing to team development
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, pharmacy, public health, or a related field
- 7+ years of experience in U.S. pharmaceutical/biotech compliance, regulatory affairs, or medical review focused on advertising and promotion
- Demonstrated experience serving on MLR/PRC for promotional and non-promotional materials
- Experience providing compliance-focused risk assessments to cross-functional teams on promotional materials and activities for marketed products
- Strong working knowledge of FDA advertising and promotion requirements, including OPDP interactions, 21 CFR 202.1, and Form FDA 2253 submissions; Subpart E experience as applicable
- Familiarity with U.S. product labeling development and maintenance, and the connection between labeling and permissible promotional claims
- Experience maintaining documentation and audit readiness for promotional materials and labeling records, including supporting inspections and audits
- Ability to translate regulations into practical guidance, SOPs, workflows, and controls that enable timely, compliant execution
- Proven cross-functional influence and stakeholder management skills, with excellent written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated judgment and integrity, with comfort identifying and escalating compliance risks, deviations, and policy exceptions
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Dental and vision coverage
- Generous paid time-off
- 401(k) retirement plan with competitive company match
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Up to $150 monthly cell phone reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Free parking
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
At PharmaEssentia, our goal is to treat as many people with cancer as possible. That means challenging the status quo with better science that leads to better lives. By joining our team, you will not only expand your own possibilities, but you will contribute to expanding options for people with cancer.
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