Senior Regulatory Affairs Consultant - Ad Promo

Parexel • Southport, NC

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About The Position

We are seeking a highly strategic and experienced Senior Regulatory Consultant – Advertising & Promotion to serve as a trusted advisor across cross-functional teams. This individual will bring deep expertise in FDA advertising and promotion regulations, providing guidance that shapes compliant, effective, and innovative healthcare communications. This role extends beyond execution, requiring a proactive leader who can independently review materials, interpret evolving FDA guidance, and pivot regulatory strategy to support business objectives while mitigating risk.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs within the pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device industry, with a strong emphasis on Advertising & Promotion
• Deep and demonstrated knowledge of FDA regulations, guidance documents, and enforcement trends related to promotional activities
• Proven ability to act as a strategic advisor and trusted partner to senior stakeholders
• Extensive experience collaborating with Medical Affairs, Legal, and Commercial teams
• Demonstrated ability to independently review promotional materials and make sound regulatory decisions
• Strong experience in interpreting and applying FDA guidance to real-world scenarios, including the ability to adapt strategies accordingly
• Excellent communication, influence, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting product launches or high-visibility brands
• Familiarity with global regulatory considerations
• Prior experience leading or facilitating MLR/PRC committees

Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic regulatory partner to cross-functional stakeholders including Medical Affairs, Legal, Commercial, Marketing, and Clinical teams
• Act as a trusted subject matter expert (SME) in FDA Advertising & Promotion regulations, providing high-level guidance on complex regulatory scenarios
• Independently review and approve promotional and non-promotional materials, ensuring compliance with applicable FDA regulations, guidance, and industry standards (e.g., OPDP requirements)
• Proactively interpret and apply FDA guidance, identifying risks and opportunities to inform sound regulatory strategy
• Demonstrate the ability to pivot regulatory strategy based on evolving FDA expectations, enforcement trends, and business needs
• Provide strategic input early in the development lifecycle, influencing messaging, claims, and communication strategy
• Partner with Legal and Medical Affairs to ensure balanced, compliant, and scientifically accurate communications
• Lead discussions on risk assessment and mitigation strategies, offering solutions-oriented recommendations
• Support and, where needed, lead regulatory review committees (e.g., PRC/MLR), driving efficient and compliant review processes
• Stay current with regulatory trends, FDA warning letters, and industry best practices, proactively sharing insights with internal stakeholders
• Mentor junior team members and contribute to building organizational regulatory capability

Benefits

• Parexel is a leading global clinical research organization (CRO) providing insights-driven Clinical and Consulting solutions to the world’s life sciences industry.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed