Director, Regulatory Advertising & Promotion

This position is responsible for providing strategic, expert guidance on the advertising and promotion of assigned products, balancing regulatory requirements with the business needs and objectives. Job Duties and Responsibilities Advertising & Promotion Review Activities - Review and approve materials that comply with relevant external advertising & promotional regulations or codes of practice (e.g., FDA regulations, PhRMA guidelines, etc.) Key Core Competencies - Strong verbal and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; listening skills; and organizational skills with the ability to influence others, internally and externally, in a positive and effective manner - Unquestionable ethics, professional integrity, and personal values consistent with the SMPA values - Ability to work in a diverse environment - Ability to prioritize tasks and work across locations and time zones - Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a matrix organization - Demonstrated track record of leading promotional copy review and approval team and of successful interactions with OPDP staff and management - Sense of urgency and perseverance to achieve results - Capable of effectively negotiating with others while maintaining composure - Ability to learn new therapeutic areas when necessary - Ability to make complex decisions and willingness to defend difficult positions - Comfortable presenting to all levels of the organization including Senior Management Education and Experience - 8 - 12 years experience in biotech or pharmaceutical industry with minimum of 8 years focused in regulatory advertising & promotion. Requires ability to use a personal computer for extended periods of time. Sumitomo Pharma America (SMPA) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer 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; 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.