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Role Overview:
The Associate Director is responsible for the review and approval of all US promotional materials and serving as the promotional regulatory expert with legal, medical and commercial colleagues to ensure that promotional practices are consistent with regulatory guidelines, our Company's policies, and support business objectives.
- Serve as the liaison and manage correspondence with FDA’s promotional review divisions OPDP/APLB, including complex regulatory questions and submissions for advisory comment.
- Propose creative, effective, and compliant regulatory strategies and solutions to challenging promotional concepts that meet business objectives and minimize regulatory risk.
- Provide regulatory consultation in the development and implementation of US marketing strategy and promotional programs.
- Support the US commercial teams, including relevant stakeholders, by participating in strategy discussions and extended team meetings and providing regulatory guidance and perspective on marketing strategies and promotion objectives and tactics. Provide promotional regulatory input on concepts and draft materials to help ensure promotional materials are aligned with U.S. promotional regulations, corporate standards and policies and business objectives.
- Actively participate in labeling and global regulatory team meetings to ensure support for anticipated promotional messages and claims (aligned with marketing strategy) in clinical trial design and product labeling as it relates to the use of study results in U.S. promotion.
- Maintain current awareness and understanding of FDA advisory correspondence, evolving FDA regulations and guidance documents, FDA enforcement letters and policy issues affecting the pharmaceutical/biologics industry and clearly articulate regulatory rationale.
- Ability to take on more complex projects and provide promotional regulatory training and coaching to team members.
- Contribute to the development of departmental strategic initiatives to drive effective, compliant promotional regulatory review.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience:
Minimum Requirement:
- B.A. or B.S. degree with an emphasis in science, health care or related fields.
- Master’s, PhD or PharmD degree with an emphasis in science, health care or related fields
- Minimum of five years of pharmaceutical/biologics industry or related experience with an emphasis in regulatory or scientific disciplines
- Minimum of two years of direct experience as the primary regulatory reviewer of advertising and promotional materials
- Demonstrated knowledge of FDA regulations relating to advertising and promotion for prescription products
- Proactive with strong cross-functional collaboration skills
- Demonstrated history of successful interactions with the promotional review divisions of FDA (OPDP/APLB) or experience developing/leading the regulatory strategy for a product filing/launch
- Understanding of the product development and labeling process
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Strong interpersonal skills with ability to demonstrate strategic and analytical thinking
- Demonstrated ability to negotiate and influence others effectively
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Required Skills:
Clinical Trials, Cross-Functional Teamwork, Data Analysis, Detail-Oriented, Electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD), FDA Regulations, Negotiation, Pharmaceutical Industry, Promotional Review, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Strategies, Regulatory Submissions, Stakeholder Management, Strategic Thinking, US Regulatory Affairs
Preferred Skills:
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The primary location for this posting is:
USA - Pennsylvania - North Wales (Upper Gwynedd)
Where required by law, the compensation range for this role is provided below.
The salary range for the primary location of this role is:
$129,000.00 - $203,100.00
This range reflects the Company's reasonable expectation of the base salary applicable to this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, government requirements, and business or organizational needs. The successful candidate will be eligible for annual bonus and long-term incentive, if applicable.
We offer a comprehensive package of benefits. Available benefits include medical, dental, vision healthcare and other insurance benefits (for employee and family), retirement benefits, including 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, and compassionate and sick days. More information about benefits is available at https://jobs.merck.com/us/en/compensation-and-benefits.
Additional location(s): Please note the salary range above applies to the Primary Location of the position. Where a role has other listed locations, different compensation guidelines may apply. You may find the salary ranges for additional locations below. If the salary range is not listed for the location you are applying to, our Talent Acquisition team will provide further information to you relevant to your location.
Additional location(s) Compensation Information:
San Francisco Residents Only: We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Los Angeles Residents Only: We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance
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Employee Status:
Regular
Relocation:
No relocation
VISA Sponsorship:
No
Travel Requirements:
10%
Flexible Work Arrangements:
Hybrid
Shift:
Not Indicated
Valid Driving License:
No
Hazardous Material(s):
n/a
Job Posting End Date:
11/21/2026*A job posting is effective until 11:59:59PM on the day BEFORE the listed job posting end date. Please ensure you apply to a job posting no later than the day BEFORE the job posting end date.
Requisition ID: R424596
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Who's Hiring
- Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences48

- Revolution Medicines18

- AbbVie17

- BD13

- Abbott11

Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals59
- Medical Devices11
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory affairs manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in life sciences, chemistry, engineering, or a related field
- Hands-on experience preparing and submitting regulatory filings to the FDA or equivalent agencies
- Working knowledge of 21 CFR, ICH guidelines, and applicable international regulatory frameworks
- Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from RAPS preferred or required for senior roles
- Experience with electronic submission systems such as eCTD and regulatory information management software
- Strong written communication skills for authoring regulatory strategies, SOPs, and agency correspondence
Tips for Your Regulatory Affairs Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume to submission types
Hiring managers scan for specific submission experience: 510(k), PMA, NDA, BLA, or IND. Name the exact submission types you've owned, the agency you filed with, and whether you led or supported each one. Generic regulatory experience won't stand out.
Match your credentials to the posting
Many postings distinguish between RAC certification, a science degree, and direct FDA or EMA experience. Read the requirements carefully and lead with whichever credential the posting weights most. Don't bury your RAC credential if the role lists it as preferred.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists regulatory affairs manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target companies by product stage
Early-stage companies need managers who can build regulatory strategy from scratch. Established firms want people who can maintain approved products and handle post-market obligations. Knowing which stage a company is at helps you pitch your experience correctly from the first email.
Prepare a submission case study for interviews
Interviewers at regulated companies almost always ask you to walk through a real submission or regulatory challenge you owned. Prepare a two-minute story covering the product, the agency pathway you chose, a complication you hit, and the outcome. Specifics win over generalizations.
Follow up with the hiring manager directly
Regulatory affairs is a small professional community, and hiring managers notice candidates who engage thoughtfully. After your interview, send a short note that references a specific regulatory topic from the conversation, not a generic thank-you. It signals both interest and domain depth.
Regulatory Affairs Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most regulatory affairs managers?
The companies hiring the most regulatory affairs managers right now include Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, Revolution Medicines, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Medical device and pharmaceutical companies consistently account for the majority of open roles.
How many regulatory affairs manager jobs are remote?
About 72% of regulatory affairs manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the life sciences sector. Regulatory strategy, submissions management, and policy work tend to be the most remote-friendly sub-areas, while roles tied to manufacturing sites or lab operations are more likely to require on-site presence.
How do you become a regulatory affairs manager?
Most regulatory affairs managers start in a specialist or associate role, building hands-on experience with agency submissions, compliance documentation, or quality systems. A background in life sciences, pharmacy, or engineering is the typical foundation. Earning a Regulatory Affairs Certification from RAPS strengthens your candidacy, and moving into a manager role usually requires demonstrated experience owning submissions from start to approval.
Can you get hired as a regulatory affairs manager with limited experience?
Breaking in at the manager level with little direct experience is difficult because most postings require a history of owning submissions or leading regulatory strategy. The most practical path is to build experience in a quality assurance, clinical affairs, or regulatory specialist role first, then target smaller companies or early-stage startups where regulatory functions are less rigidly siloed and broader ownership is expected sooner.
What does the regulatory affairs manager interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, followed by a technical interview with a senior regulatory leader who will probe your submission experience and agency knowledge in depth. A final round often includes a panel with cross-functional stakeholders such as R&D, quality, or legal. Some companies ask candidates to complete a short written exercise, such as outlining a regulatory pathway for a hypothetical product.
Where can I find and apply to regulatory affairs manager jobs?
You can find and apply to regulatory affairs manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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