Head of Global Regulatory Advertising and Promotion
Sobi · Massachusetts
📍 Waltham, MA, usvia smartrecruitersPosted 2026-05-26
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At Sobi, each person brings their unique talents to work as a team and make a difference. We are dedicated to developing and delivering innovative therapies to improve the lives of people who live with a rare disease. Our edge comes from our team of people and our commitment to patients.
Our mission and culture at Sobi get us excited to come to work every day, but here are a few more reasons to join our team:
Competitive compensation for your work
Generous time off policy
Summer Fridays
Opportunity to broaden your horizons by attending popular conferences
Emphasis on work/life balance
Collaborative and team-oriented environment
Making a positive impact to help ultra-rare disease patients who are in need of life saving treatments
The Head of Global Regulatory Advertising & Promotion will report to the Head of the Global Regulatory Policy, Intelligence and Advertising & Promotion, be a core member of the GRA Extended Leadership Team (ELT), and have accountability for 6 or more direct reports. This role is responsible for leading and directing post-marketing regulatory activities pertaining to marketing of Sobi products, including regulatory review and approval of U.S. promotional, corporate, and medical communications of assigned brand(s), submission to FDA OPDP/APLB, and be the owner of the Sobi Global Material review process.
The role is responsible for leading interactions with the FDA Office of Product Prescription and Drug Promotion be responsible to function as a leader during review and escalation meetings to assure compliance with and evolution of the applicable Review process enabling business needs to be met in a compelling, compliant, and timely way.
This position requires frequent interaction and strong collaboration with cross-functional partners for the purpose of providing regulatory advice and guidance throughout the product life cycle assuring conformity with applicable laws, regulations and Sobi policies.
Provides vision, strategy and leads the adpromo team reporting into them
Develops and leads departmental strategic initiatives
Serve as strategic partner to internal leadership on regulatory risk assessment and mitigation
Oversees and directs the adpromo team in assessing regulatory context and provides regulatory interpretations of applicable guidance and/or regulations or regulatory precedents
Demonstrate leadership as the Regulatory Advertising and Promotion Leader
Business owner of the Global Review Process
Provides regulatory advice and guidance on Advertising and Promotion for Global promotional and non-promotional materials
Serves as an internal subject matter expert on FDA Advertising & Promotion issues providing regulatory advice and offering solutions to regulatory concerns on draft promotional materials to ensure compliance with FDA regulations
Lead interactions with OPDP/APLB, including proactive engagement with OPDP/APLB in support of business needs, and as needed, response to regulatory inquiries.
Foster a healthy business partnership environment with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure company meets strategic business objectives
Provides regulatory training as needed on applicable laws, regulations and Sobi policies
Demonstrate leadership as the regulatory reviewer on Review Committees (RCs)
Lead development of SOPs and Work Instructions to drive compliance through streamlined workflows and efficient execution of relevant processes
Education/Learning Experience/Work Experience
Required: Minimum BS in Scientific discipline
Desired: Advanced scientific degree (PhD, MD, PharmD, etc) or Juris Doctor preferred
Minimum of 15 years of experience in pharmaceutical industry and a minimum of 5 years as a regulatory Ad & Promo professional
Experience in Rare Diseases, Hematology and/or Oncology a plus
Expert knowledge of advertising promotion regulations and FDA Guidance documents issued with some technical experience in aspects of drug development and labeling
Advanced experience with promotional and medical review supporting product communications and working with FDA (OPDP, APLB) on advertising and promotion matters
Skills/Knowledge/Languages
Required:
Advanced understanding of FDA promotional regulations, industry trends, regulatory landscape, product and therapeutic knowledge as well as evidentiary standards required to support product claims
Apply advanced regulatory experience and business knowledge in the development of new ideas and best practices that support Sobi
Advanced ability to spot issues and convey facts and risk mitigation strategies and guidance, including impact to Sobi without sufficient risk mitigation
Demonstrate understanding of company objectives while executing regulatory strategies that deliver efficacious and FDA-compliant outcomes
Must reasonably foresee situations that are likely to be vague or challenging, and strategize to prevent or mitigate negative impact
Demonstrates the ability to build agreement and acceptance through the ability to present a compelling case for ideas, negotiate persuasively, and address disagreements constructively
Efficiently and systematically plan, prioritize, and execute individual work, team work, and projects while balancing quality, cost, risk, and benefits
Proficient in the use of AI digital tools.
Occasional travel for Sobi business-critical meetings/events.
Compensation and Total Rewards at Sobi
At Sobi, we are dedicated to providing our employees with a comprehensive and industry-competitive total rewards package. Our compensation philosophy is designed to recognize and reward talent, ensuring that your contributions are valued and reflected in your overall rewards.
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