Associate Manager, Regulatory Submissions

Altria; Richmond (VA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Altria is seeking an Associate Manager, Regulatory Submissions in Richmond, VA, with a hybrid work schedule. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, maintain project plans, and help implement a Regulatory Information Management system to keep submissions compliant and on time.

The role requires 4+ years of relevant experience in project management, regulatory affairs, or related fields, and a Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Relocation benefits are provided in this position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in science, engineering, operations, business, project management, information systems, or related discipline.
• 4+ years of relevant experience in project management, regulatory affairs, science, operations, quality systems, IT-related fields, or cross-functional execution support.
• Experience using or implementing Regulatory Information Management (RIM) systems.
• Understanding of project management processes, preferably supporting FDA regulatory submissions.
• Experience supporting or maintaining project plans, dashboards, risk-management tools, and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver regulatory submissions by maintaining project plans and timelines.
• Organize and compile information for regulatory submissions and FDA inquiries.
• Maintain and improve submission-management tools, trackers, dashboards, and risk logs.
• Help implement Regulatory Information Management (RIM) system with IT and external partners.
• Develop and maintain SOP/QMS documentation, templates, and training materials.
• Manage submission review and quality control to ensure accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Project management

Regulatory submissions

Cross-functional coordination

RIM systems

SOP/QMS documentation

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred in science or related discipline

Tools

RIM systems

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Help deliver regulatory submissions for a Fortune 500 Company, where you will coordinate cross-functional teams, maintain project plans, and contribute to process improvement and technology initiatives. Have 4+ years of experience in project management, regulatory affairs, science, operations, or a related field? If so, we want to speak with you!

We are currently seeking an Associate Manager, Regulatory Submissions, to join our Regulatory Affairs organization in Richmond, VA, with a hybrid work schedule. Relocation benefits will be provided.

The Associate Manager supports end-to-end project execution by coordinating resources, maintaining timelines, tracking progress, and helping identify risks and resolve issues across cross-functional teams. You will also help build and maintain the tools, procedures, dashboards, and performance metrics that keep our submission work organized, compliant, and on time.

What you will be doing:

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver regulatory submissions by maintaining project plans, tracking timelines, facilitating meetings, and escalating risks and issues
• Organize and compile information and data for regulatory submissions, compliance activities, and FDA inquiries in line with state and federal requirements
• Maintain and improve submission-management tools, including trackers, checklists, dashboards, and risk logs, and turn project data into clear status updates and metrics
• Help implement our Regulatory Information Management (RIM) system, working with business system, technology, and external partners
• Develop and maintain SOP/QMS documentation, work instructions, templates, and training materials that standardize processes, simplify workflows, and drive continuous improvement
• Manage submission review and quality control activities to help ensure submissions are accurate, consistent, complete, and aligned with applicable regulatory requirements

We want you to have:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in science, engineering, operations, business, project management, information systems, or related discipline
• 4+ years of relevant experience preferred in project management, regulatory affairs, science, operations, quality systems, IT-related fields, or cross-functional execution support
• Experience using or implementing Regulatory Information Management (RIM) systems
• Understanding of project management processes, preferably supporting FDA regulatory submissions, including familiarity with PMTA, MRTPA, SE/SE Ex, and tobacco compliance submissions
• Experience supporting or maintaining project plans, governance routines, dashboards, risk-management tools, quality/process documentation, training materials, and resource models.
• Ability to synthesize large amounts of data and support accuracy in regulatory reporting
• Communication and stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to meet timelines
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Professional, and project management tools

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $104,900.00 - $152,150.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Work where connection and flexibility meet — enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration three days a week (Tuesday - Thursday), while maintaining the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Our hybrid approach empowers you to stay connected, collaborate with colleagues, and manage your schedule in a way that works best for you.
• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully.
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.
• Get recognized for your work — annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%–17% of your base salary.
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends.
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life.
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.