Regulatory Affairs Director Jobs in New Jersey
Regulatory Affairs Director jobs in New Jersey sit at the center of one of the most active markets in the country, concentrated in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and medical devices across a state that houses more FDA-regulated facilities than almost anywhere else. Most hiring clusters around Princeton, Parsippany, and the Route 1 corridor, where established names like Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Becton Dickinson maintain significant operations. The most in-demand specialties are drug approval strategy, FDA submission management, and combination product regulation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Job title: Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion
Location: Morristown, NJ/Cambridge, MA
About the job
As the Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion within our GRA Advertising and Promo Team, you will be responsible for conducting the independent review of advertising, promotional, communications and other materials, and help develop and implement regulatory strategies for promotion and advertising campaigns. Ready to get started?
Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.
With some direction from the Therapeutic Area Head, will conduct the independent review of advertising, promotional, communications and other materials, and help develop and implement regulatory strategies for promotion and advertising campaigns, including serving as regulatory lead for product launches. As the product A&P expert, contribute to the development and implementation of regulatory strategies for labeling, product defense, and development projects. Serve as the primary liaison with FDA, for assigned products, on matters related to advertising and promotional compliance matters.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities:
Identifies product-specific or therapeutic area A&P issues and works with other teams to propose and implement solutions.
Identifies different strategies for addressing issues; advises of risk/benefit of each and assists clients with making sound business decisions with the understanding of the potential risk/benefits with respect to intervening regulatory matters.
Oversees and bears responsibility for the successful implementation of regulatory strategic objectives and projects with minimal supervision.
Active participant and Regulatory representative on brand teams and Review Committees (RC) for commercial and medical materials, respectively.
Provides guidance and feedback to internal Sanofi constituencies (commercial groups, R&D) to maximize the competitive impact of product development as well as ultimate promotion, advertising, and reimbursement. Provides input to the Global organization on domestic regulatory strategies for in-line products through life cycle management programs.
Contribute A&P expertise to the development of optimal labeling on new and supplemental new drug applications.
Provides product-specific Regulatory strategies to mitigate risk; works in conjunction with brand team management to provide advice and risk/benefit analysis to maximize value to stakeholders.
Performs other duties as assigned.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university; Science focus preferred, but not require
Work Experience Required:
3+ Years experience within pharmaceutical or medical device advertising and promotional review.
Successful track record with relevant regulatory experience.
Dealt effectively with cross-functional groups, which may include Medical, Legal, Marketing etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Equivalent Experience:
Knowledge and understanding of complex medical and scientific subject matter.
Ability to work well within cross-functional teams.
Demonstrates solid oral communication and writing skills.
Understanding of the U.S. pharmaceutical marketplace, and familiarity with medical terminology.
Understands issues, problems and opportunities by comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions and then can choose a course of action or develop the appropriate solution.
Develops collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Develops and proposes innovative solutions in work situations, trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
Shows ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans.
Can build collaborative internal networks to obtain cooperation.
Unquestionable ethics, professional integrity and personal values consistent with the Sanofi values.
Is able to balance projects with day-to-day duties, ensuring participation from other members of the department as needed.
Is able to establish priorities and timelines to effectively manage workload. Is able to multi-task well.
Deals with people in an honest and forthright manner representing information and data accurately.
Why Choose Us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
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#vhd
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
Job title: Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion
Location: Morristown, NJ/Cambridge, MA
About the job
As the Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs Advertising and Promotion within our GRA Advertising and Promo Team, you will be responsible for conducting the independent review of advertising, promotional, communications and other materials, and help develop and implement regulatory strategies for promotion and advertising campaigns. Ready to get started?
Join the engine of Sanofi’s mission — where deep immunoscience meets bold, AI-powered research. In R&D, you’ll drive breakthroughs that could turn the impossible into possible for millions.
With some direction from the Therapeutic Area Head, will conduct the independent review of advertising, promotional, communications and other materials, and help develop and implement regulatory strategies for promotion and advertising campaigns, including serving as regulatory lead for product launches. As the product A&P expert, contribute to the development and implementation of regulatory strategies for labeling, product defense, and development projects. Serve as the primary liaison with FDA, for assigned products, on matters related to advertising and promotional compliance matters.
About Sanofi
We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.
Main Responsibilities:
Identifies product-specific or therapeutic area A&P issues and works with other teams to propose and implement solutions.
Identifies different strategies for addressing issues; advises of risk/benefit of each and assists clients with making sound business decisions with the understanding of the potential risk/benefits with respect to intervening regulatory matters.
Oversees and bears responsibility for the successful implementation of regulatory strategic objectives and projects with minimal supervision.
Active participant and Regulatory representative on brand teams and Review Committees (RC) for commercial and medical materials, respectively.
Provides guidance and feedback to internal Sanofi constituencies (commercial groups, R&D) to maximize the competitive impact of product development as well as ultimate promotion, advertising, and reimbursement. Provides input to the Global organization on domestic regulatory strategies for in-line products through life cycle management programs.
Contribute A&P expertise to the development of optimal labeling on new and supplemental new drug applications.
Provides product-specific Regulatory strategies to mitigate risk; works in conjunction with brand team management to provide advice and risk/benefit analysis to maximize value to stakeholders.
Performs other duties as assigned.
About You
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university; Science focus preferred, but not require
Work Experience Required:
3+ Years experience within pharmaceutical or medical device advertising and promotional review.
Successful track record with relevant regulatory experience.
Dealt effectively with cross-functional groups, which may include Medical, Legal, Marketing etc.
Knowledge, Skills and Equivalent Experience:
Knowledge and understanding of complex medical and scientific subject matter.
Ability to work well within cross-functional teams.
Demonstrates solid oral communication and writing skills.
Understanding of the U.S. pharmaceutical marketplace, and familiarity with medical terminology.
Understands issues, problems and opportunities by comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions and then can choose a course of action or develop the appropriate solution.
Develops collaborative relationships to facilitate the accomplishment of work goals.
Develops and proposes innovative solutions in work situations, trying different and novel ways to deal with work problems and opportunities.
Shows ability to use appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans.
Can build collaborative internal networks to obtain cooperation.
Unquestionable ethics, professional integrity and personal values consistent with the Sanofi values.
Is able to balance projects with day-to-day duties, ensuring participation from other members of the department as needed.
Is able to establish priorities and timelines to effectively manage workload. Is able to multi-task well.
Deals with people in an honest and forthright manner representing information and data accurately.
Why Choose Us?
Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.
Be part of a pioneering biopharma company that engages patients early in drug development and uses their insights to design studies that reflect real-world needs.
Work at the forefront of drug discovery, harnessing cutting-edge AI, data, and digital platforms to push the boundaries of science.
Help improve the lives of millions of people globally by making drug development quicker and more effective.
Sanofi Inc. and its U.S. affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers committed to a culturally inclusive workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; creed; religion; national origin; age; ancestry; nationality; marital, domestic partnership or civil union status; sex, gender, gender identity or expression; affectional or sexual orientation; disability; veteran or military status or liability for military status; domestic violence victim status; atypical cellular or blood trait; genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing) or any other characteristic protected by law.
#GD-SA #LI-SA
#LI-Hybrid
#vhd
All compensation will be determined commensurate with demonstrated experience. Employees may be eligible to participate in Company employee benefit programs, and additional benefits information can be found here.
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What New Jersey Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory affairs director jobs across New Jersey.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, chemistry, pharmacy, or a closely related field required
- Minimum seven to ten years of regulatory affairs experience in pharmaceutical or medical device industries
- Direct experience preparing and submitting FDA NDAs, BLAs, 510(k)s, or PMAs
- RAC certification from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society strongly preferred by New Jersey employers
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams through product development and regulatory review cycles
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and applicable New Jersey state health requirements
Regulatory Affairs Director Jobs in New Jersey: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a regulatory affairs director in New Jersey?
Most regulatory affairs directors in New Jersey begin with a bachelor's degree in pharmacy, chemistry, biology, or engineering and build experience inside the state's dense pharmaceutical or medical device sector. New Jersey does not require a state-issued license for the role, but the Regulatory Affairs Certification from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society is the industry-recognized credential that consistently separates candidates at the director level. Employers along the Route 1 corridor and in Morris County typically expect at least several years managing FDA submissions before promoting to director.
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 companies hire regulatory affairs directors in New Jersey?
Employers hiring regulatory affairs directors in New Jersey right now include Merck, Insmed Incorporated, and BD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. New Jersey's concentration of large pharmaceutical and medical device headquarters means director-level openings appear year-round rather than seasonally.
Which New Jersey cities have the most regulatory affairs director jobs?
The cities with the most regulatory affairs director openings in New Jersey are Morristown, New Jersey, and Rahway. The distribution follows the pharmaceutical and biotech corridor running through central and northern New Jersey, where major corporate campuses and research headquarters drive consistent senior-level hiring rather than smaller scattered markets.
Are there remote regulatory affairs director jobs in New Jersey?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 71% of regulatory affairs director openings tied to New Jersey are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how much of the work involves document strategy, submission writing, and agency correspondence rather than lab or manufacturing floor presence. Roles focused on CMC or combination products tend to require the most on-site time, while labeling and post-market surveillance positions are the most remote-friendly.
How can I get hired as a regulatory affairs director in New Jersey with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a regulatory affairs associate or specialist role first, typically within one of New Jersey's large pharmaceutical employers or a contract research organization based in the state. Companies like Johnson & Johnson and Merck run structured development programs for candidates with strong science backgrounds who are new to regulatory functions. Building experience with FDA correspondence, labeling review, or submissions support from an adjacent role such as quality assurance, clinical operations, or pharmacovigilance is the most common ladder into a director track.
Where can I find and apply to regulatory affairs director jobs in New Jersey?
You can find and apply to regulatory affairs director jobs in New Jersey on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly.
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