Director, Promotional Regulatory Affairs (Respiratory)

AstraZeneca GmbH; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

AstraZeneca GmbH is seeking a Director of Promotional Regulatory Affairs to steer US promotional regulatory strategy. You will translate science into clear, compliant communications across healthcare professionals, consumers, and payers, shaping claims early and ensuring high standards across all media.

Lead risk-aware regulatory strategy, partner with Medical, Legal, Commercial and Corporate Affairs, and engage with OPDP/APLB.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in science; 3+ years’ experience in promotional regulatory affairs or related advertising review; 5+ years total in pharma/biotech.
• Strong knowledge of FDA promotional regulations and ability to apply them across materials and audiences
• Experience collaborating with Medical, Legal, Commercial and Corporate Affairs to align promotion.

Responsibilities

• Regulatory Promotion Review: drive efficient review and risk assessment for promotional materials across all channels.
• Risk and Strategy Leadership: develop and implement regulatory strategy with contingency planning.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: advise asset owners and leadership on Brand strategy and regulatory expectations.
• Global Input for US Impact: provide input to global teams on documents, labeling, and studies affecting US promotion.
• External Agency Engagement: liaise with FDA agencies; manage advisory reviews and enforcement matters.
• Training and Capability Building: identify training needs and deliver programs.
• Process Excellence: improve PRA processes and guidance documents.
• Intelligence and Foresight: monitor agency actions and trends; inform planning.
• Departmental Contribution: shape PRA vision and operational plans.
• People Leadership and Mentorship: mentor staff to elevate team capability.
• Subject Matter Representation: represent company as regulatory affairs SME.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

FDA regulations

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic thinking

Training & capability building

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science

Advanced degree in life sciences or law

Tools

AZAP

Job description

Are you ready to steer US promotional regulatory strategy in a way that accelerates responsible growth and earns patient and prescriber trust? This role translates science into clear, compliant communication across healthcare professionals, consumers, and payers - so that what we say is as strong as the medicines we deliver.

As Director of Promotional Regulatory Affairs, you will set the regulatory guardrails that enable confident brand execution and speed. You will partner closely with Medical, Legal, Commercial, and Corporate Affairs to shape claims early, guide labeling implications, and ensure promotional materials meet the highest standards across all channels - from print and broadcast to digital and omnichannel. Your expertise with FDA engagement will help anticipate risk and convert it into sound strategy.

Do you thrive where fast decisions matter and your judgment sets the pace for launch and lifecycle excellence? Join a high-energy, commercially savvy environment that develops leaders who know how the enterprise runs and what excellence looks like in bringing innovation to patients.

Accountabilities:

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  Regulatory Promotion Review: Drive efficient and effective regulatory review and risk assessment for promotional materials across HCP, Consumer, and Managed Markets segments and all media types, including sales and faculty training, scientific exchange, and Corporate Affairs communications, through established systems.

  
  


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  Risk and Strategy Leadership: Lead innovative regulatory strategy development and implementation, including risk identification and contingency planning that safeguard brands while enabling bold, compliant storytelling.

  
  


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  Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with MLR planners, reviewers, and asset owners on asset prioritization and consultation; advise business leadership on Brand strategy to ensure claims and evidence align with regulatory expectations.

  
  


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  Global Input for US Impact: Provide input to global teams on how proposed TPP/TPC/TPL documents, labeling, studies, and corporate initiatives may affect US promotion; translate insights into clear guidance for US stakeholders.

  
  


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  External Agency Engagement: Serve as primary liaison with OPDP/APLB for assigned brands; manage requests for FDA advisory review, address enforcement actions, and adjudicate incoming/outgoing competitor product complaints to protect brand integrity.

  
  


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  Training and Capability Building: Evaluate brand regulatory training needs and develop and deliver training in partnership with internal/external Learning teams or the PRA Skill Center, building regulatory acumen across the business.

  
  


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  Process Excellence: Follow and enhance established processes and guidelines; develop PRA guidance documents and job aids that increase clarity, speed, and quality in review and approval.

  
  


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  Intelligence and Foresight: Monitor regulatory agency activities, guidance documents, and emerging trends; distill and share implications with PRA and cross-functional partners to inform proactive planning.

  
  


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  Departmental Contribution: Shape PRA vision, practices, and operational plans; contribute to team objectives and priorities with a focus on measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.

  
  


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  People Leadership and Mentorship: Act as a role model for performance and ways of working; manage, develop, and mentor less experienced staff to elevate team capability.

  
  


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  Subject Matter Representation: Represent the company as a subject matter expert internally and externally, reinforcing credibility and thought leadership in promotional regulatory affairs.

  
  

Essential Skills/Experience:

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  Bachelor’s degree in science

  
  


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  3+ years’ experience in promotional regulatory affairs, FDA (OPDP/APLB), or other equivalent experience in advertising and promotion review

  
  


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  5+ years total experience in pharmaceutical/biotech industry, FDA, or equivalent experience

  
  


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  Strong knowledge of FDA promotional regulations and ability to apply such knowledge in review of diverse promotional materials and audiences

  
  


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  Knowledge of the drug development and labeling processes

  
  

Desirable Skills/Experience:

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  Advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, law, or a related discipline

  
  


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  10 or more years of experience in US promotional regulatory affairs within biopharma, including direct OPDP/APLB interactions and resolution of advisory or enforcement matters

  
  


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  Experience leading or co-chairing MLR processes and operating within digital review systems such as AZAP or comparable platforms

  
  


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  Launch-to-lifecycle leadership across HCP and consumer promotions, managed markets materials, and omnichannel/digital campaigns

  
  


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  Proven ability to design and deliver effective regulatory training for commercial and medical stakeholders

  
  


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  Demonstrated influence at senior levels to shape departmental practices and operational plans

  
  


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  People leadership experience with a track record of coaching and building high-performing teams

  
  

When we put unexpected teams in the same room, we unleash bold thinking with the power to inspire life-changing medicines. In-person working gives us the platform we need to connect, work at pace and challenge perceptions. That's why we work, on average, a minimum of three days per week from the office. But that doesn't mean we're not flexible. We balance the expectation of being in the office while respecting individualflexibility. Join us in our unique and ambitious world.

Why AstraZeneca? Here you will connect scientific rigor with commercial execution to make meaningful change for patients. We move with pace and purpose, bringing together diverse perspectives to spark ideas that translate into real-world impact. With autonomy to act and leaders who create a safe space to experiment and learn, you will help define how modern promotion and compliance come together - pairing cutting-edge channels with sound judgment. Your contribution will shape how we launch and scale medicines, improve the patient journey, and develop as a leader alongside colleagues who value kindness as much as ambition.

Our mission is to build an inclusive environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. In furtherance of that mission, we welcome and consider applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their protected characteristics. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please complete the corresponding section in the application form.

Date Posted

31-Aug-2026

Closing Date

20-Sep-2026