Manager Regulatory Intelligence

Zoetis•US MI Remote, MI

8d•$120,000 - $180,000

About The Position

The Manager in Regulatory Intelligence (RI) is a lead-level contributor within Global Regulatory Affairs who independently owns assigned surveillance workstreams and serves as the primary regulatory intelligence partner for defined stakeholder groups and geographic regions. The role coordinates cross-functional impact assessments, steers the development of RI communications, and contributes to process improvement across the function. The manager operates with a high degree of independence, manages deliverables across multiple regulatory domains, and builds and maintains relationships with internal subject matter experts, industry associations, and relevant regulators. The position requires sound judgment, a global compliance mindset, and the ability to translate complex regulatory signals into actionable guidance for the business. The manager may periodically act as a subject matter expert on new and emerging topics or requirements within the company. The role leads global surveillance workstreams, with a focus on the USA and Canada, and oversees monitoring of compendial changes, chemical requirements, pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical packaging, diagnostics, medical devices, and GMP/Environmental inspectional activities. It coordinates cross-functional assessments of new or changed requirements, documents compliance plans, and tracks actions to closure. The manager leads regulatory intelligence communications, coordinates company responses to consultations, represents the company in industry associations and regulatory forums, and may administer Extended Producer Responsibility reporting obligations. Other duties include managing external consultants, handling stakeholder inquiries, analyzing regulatory risk and compliance trends, improving RI processes and SOPs, and championing AI-enabled intelligence tools. The position requires a bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline and at least five years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or a related field. The US base salary range is $120,000–$180,000. The position is eligible for short-term incentive compensation and long-term incentives. Zoetis offers healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401(k) plan with company match and profit-sharing contribution, and four weeks of vacation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline, such as life sciences, pharmacy, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or a related field.
Demonstrated ability to independently manage regulatory deliverables and lead cross-functional workstreams, or act as a subject matter expert within a cross-functional team.
Experience with regulatory intelligence systems or tools.
Sound judgment, a global compliance mindset, and ability to translate complex regulatory signals into actionable business guidance.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD degree in a scientific discipline, such as life sciences, pharmacy, regulatory affairs, or a related field.
Previous interactions with FDA, USDA, or other US authorities.
Experience in a Regulatory Intelligence function.
General knowledge of pharmaceutical or biological research and development, authorization, and post-marketing compliance of medicinal products; good understanding of CMC.
Active participation or representation in industry associations such as AHI, Animal Health Europe, EFPIA, PhRMA, ISPE, or PDA, with demonstrated contribution to working groups or policy discussions.
Working knowledge of animal health product laws, regulations, and the regulatory policy-making process.
Understanding of chemical substances laws and regulations.
Familiarity with sustainability and packaging regulations, including US State EPR reporting frameworks and PRO data submission requirements.
Experience managing a portfolio of regulatory liaison activities directly with Global Health Authorities.
Hands-on experience with AI software and GenAI technology applied to regulatory intelligence workflows.

Responsibilities

Own and lead assigned global regulatory surveillance workstreams, with a USA and Canada focus, monitoring, interpreting, and communicating changing regulatory requirements.
Oversee surveillance of compendial changes, chemical requirements, pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical packaging, diagnostics, medical devices, and GMP/Environmental inspectional activities.
Coordinate cross-functional impact assessments of new or changed requirements; ensure assessments are completed, compliance plans are documented, and actions are tracked to closure.
Lead development and distribution of regulatory intelligence newsletters, watch notifications, and responses to ad hoc queries; review and quality-check communications produced by team members.
Coordinate timely company responses to draft guidance, standards, and consultations by engaging subject matter experts, consolidating input, and ensuring submissions express a clear, defensible company position.
Represent the company in relevant industry associations and regulatory forums, contribute to working groups, and help shape industry-level regulatory positions.
As needed, administer Producer Responsibility Organization obligations and manage timely, accurate Extended Producer Responsibility reporting submissions, coordinating data collection across relevant internal functions.
Periodically serve as a designated subject matter expert on new and emerging regulations or requirements for cross-functional project teams, governance bodies, and working groups.
Coordinate external consultants, including defining scope, reviewing and approving budgets, and liaising to ensure deliverables are completed on time and within budget.
Serve as the primary contact for specified internal stakeholder groups on regulatory intelligence inquiries and coordinate timely, documented responses.
Interpret regulatory compliance trends, assess emerging risks, and prepare action plans and briefings for governance forums; proactively raise risks.
Contribute to the design, documentation, and sustainability of regulatory intelligence processes and SOPs; identify gaps and propose improvements.
Champion AI-enabled regulatory intelligence platforms and lead or contribute to selecting, piloting, and implementing digital tools; train team members on new capabilities.