Regulatory Affairs Director Jobs in New Jersey
Regulatory Affairs Director jobs in New Jersey are open across Princeton, Basking Ridge, and Florham Park and other New Jersey metros, with employers like Insmed Incorporated, Taiho Oncology, and AbbVie hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs US Advertising and Promotion is responsible for setting strategy and leading cross-functional, multidisciplinary, therapeutic teams, and executes multidivisional initiatives. The Associate Director envisions the future by using global marketplace, technology and business knowledge, collects and analyzes issues and trends that affect the business, identifies and acts upon cross-organization or cross-business opportunities and possesses and leverages broad industry knowledge.
Responsibilities:
- Make decisions and plans for operations (workflow, assignments, staff development) within area of responsibility with minimal direction. Sets strategy and leads cross-functional/multidisciplinary therapeutic teams and multidivisional initiatives.
- Maintains and evaluates productivity metrics to project current and future business needs.
- Aligns and maintains effective communication channels with key Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, Legal and Public Affairs counterparts. Identifies areas of improvement in process/policy, develops recommendations/plan, and leads initiatives.
- Assists in the management of the departmental budget, identifies and communicates budgetary needs to Operations and Finance, and identifies and projects current and future expenditures and business needs.
- Operates independently, with recognition of when to consult departmental senior concerning risks. In absence of Director, is responsible for day-to-day operations. Responsible for departmental initiatives, which have significant impact on both internal and external customers.
- Encourages innovation and holds employees accountable for delivering on their goals; recognizes, mentors, rewards and recommends promotion for staff members based on their performance, results, and development.
- Exhibits solid understanding of regulations, and guidance of regulatory authorities, political and legal climate and industry practices related to advertising and promotions to assist in meeting organizational goals. Possesses and leverages broad industry knowledge.
- Develops and implements complex processes and projects and develops and delivers strategic presentations for senior management.
- Identifies areas of improvement in process, policy, develops recommendations/plan and leads initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 8+ years of relevant experience (e.g. Applicable pharmaceutical/medical devices/biologics experience, pharmacy rotations Public Health, etc.) OR 6 years and more with advanced degree
- Experience in US Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion
- Experience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree preferred: MS, MPH, MSN, PA, DNP, PhD, PharmD, JD, MD degree
- Experience in management capacity preferred
Other Required Skills:
- Experience working in a complex and matrix environment
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
Company Description
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas including immunology, oncology and neuroscience - and products and services in our Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, X and YouTube.
Job Description
The Associate Director, Regulatory Affairs US Advertising and Promotion is responsible for setting strategy and leading cross-functional, multidisciplinary, therapeutic teams, and executes multidivisional initiatives. The Associate Director envisions the future by using global marketplace, technology and business knowledge, collects and analyzes issues and trends that affect the business, identifies and acts upon cross-organization or cross-business opportunities and possesses and leverages broad industry knowledge.
Responsibilities:
- Make decisions and plans for operations (workflow, assignments, staff development) within area of responsibility with minimal direction. Sets strategy and leads cross-functional/multidisciplinary therapeutic teams and multidivisional initiatives.
- Maintains and evaluates productivity metrics to project current and future business needs.
- Aligns and maintains effective communication channels with key Medical, Marketing, Regulatory, Legal and Public Affairs counterparts. Identifies areas of improvement in process/policy, develops recommendations/plan, and leads initiatives.
- Assists in the management of the departmental budget, identifies and communicates budgetary needs to Operations and Finance, and identifies and projects current and future expenditures and business needs.
- Operates independently, with recognition of when to consult departmental senior concerning risks. In absence of Director, is responsible for day-to-day operations. Responsible for departmental initiatives, which have significant impact on both internal and external customers.
- Encourages innovation and holds employees accountable for delivering on their goals; recognizes, mentors, rewards and recommends promotion for staff members based on their performance, results, and development.
- Exhibits solid understanding of regulations, and guidance of regulatory authorities, political and legal climate and industry practices related to advertising and promotions to assist in meeting organizational goals. Possesses and leverages broad industry knowledge.
- Develops and implements complex processes and projects and develops and delivers strategic presentations for senior management.
- Identifies areas of improvement in process, policy, develops recommendations/plan and leads initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 8+ years of relevant experience (e.g. Applicable pharmaceutical/medical devices/biologics experience, pharmacy rotations Public Health, etc.) OR 6 years and more with advanced degree
- Experience in US Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion
- Experience developing and implementing successful global regulatory strategies
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree preferred: MS, MPH, MSN, PA, DNP, PhD, PharmD, JD, MD degree
- Experience in management capacity preferred
Other Required Skills:
- Experience working in a complex and matrix environment
- Strong communication skills, both oral and written
Additional Information
Applicable only to applicants applying to a position in any location with pay disclosure requirements under state or local law:
- The compensation range described below is the range of possible base pay compensation that the Company believes in good faith it will pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual compensation paid within this range will depend on many factors including geographic location, and we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future.
- We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick), medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
- This job is eligible to participate in our short-term incentive programs.
Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, incentive, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole and absolute discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, consistent with applicable law.
AbbVie is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to operating with integrity, driving innovation, transforming lives and serving our community. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
US & Puerto Rico only - to learn more, visit https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/equal-employment-opportunity-employer.html
US & Puerto Rico applicants seeking a reasonable accommodation, click here to learn more:
https://www.abbvie.com/join-us/reasonable-accommodations.html
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Regulatory Affairs Director Job Market in New Jersey
A snapshot from current New Jersey openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Insmed Incorporated3
- Taiho Oncology2
- AbbVie1
- Daiichi Sankyo1
- Eikon Therapeutics1
Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals9
What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory affairs director jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, or a related field
- Eight or more years of regulatory affairs experience in pharmaceuticals, biologics, or medical devices
- Demonstrated experience leading FDA submissions including INDs, NDAs, BLAs, or 510(k)s
- RAC certification from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society preferred or required
- Proficiency with electronic submissions, eCTD format, and regulatory information management systems
- Experience managing regulatory teams and cross-functional project timelines from submission through approval
Regulatory Affairs Director Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How many regulatory affairs director jobs are there in New Jersey?
There are 11+ regulatory affairs director openings in New Jersey on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in New Jersey, Princeton, and Basking Ridge. New positions post regularly as employers across New Jersey hire.
How much do regulatory affairs directors make in New Jersey?
Regulatory affairs directors in New Jersey earn a median of about $100,000 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $58,860 for the lowest 10% to over $158,540 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which New Jersey cities have the most regulatory affairs director jobs?
New Jersey, Princeton, and Basking Ridge have the most regulatory affairs director openings in New Jersey right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire regulatory affairs directors in New Jersey?
Employers hiring regulatory affairs directors in New Jersey include Insmed Incorporated, Taiho Oncology, and AbbVie, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote regulatory affairs director jobs in New Jersey?
Yes. About 36% of regulatory affairs director openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in New Jersey metros.
How do I apply for regulatory affairs director jobs in New Jersey?
You can apply to regulatory affairs director jobs in New Jersey directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred New Jersey location, then apply to each one that fits.
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