Manager Regulatory Intelligence

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. This role moves beyond task execution: the manager coordinates cross-functional impact assessments, steers the development of RI communications, and actively contributes to process improvement across the function.

The manager operates with a high degree of independence, managing deliverables across multiple regulatory domains while building and maintaining strong relationships with internal SMEs, industry associations, and relevant regulators. The manager is expected to bring sound judgment, a global compliance mindset, and the ability to translate complex regulatory signals into actionable guidance for the business.

From time to time the manager will need to act as subject matter expert on new and emerging topics or requirements within the company.

Position Responsibilities

The manager leads the following workstreams:

• Global Surveillance Leadership (USA & Canada focus): Own and lead assigned global surveillance workstreams, independently monitoring, interpreting, and communicating evolving regulatory requirements to the broader Global Regulatory Affairs team.
• Surveillance Scope: Oversee monitoring across compendial changes, chemical requirements, pharmaceutical and non-pharmaceutical packaging, diagnostics, medical devices, and GMP/Environmental inspectional activities.
• Cross-Functional Impact Assessment Coordination: Take the lead role in coordinating impact assessments of new or changed requirements, working with cross-functional partners (EHS, VMRD, Quality, Global Manufacturing, Public Affairs, Legal). Ensure assessments are completed, compliance plans are documented, and actions are tracked to closure.
• Regulatory Intelligence Communications: Lead the development and distribution of regulatory intelligence newsletters, regulatory watch notifications, and ad hoc query responses. Review and quality-check RI communication outputs produced by team members.
• External Consultation Responses: Coordinate timely company responses to draft guidance, standards, and consultations. Manage the process of engaging SMEs, consolidating inputs, and ensuring submissions reflect a clear, defensible company position.
• Industry Association Representation: Represent the company in relevant industry associations (e.g., AHI) and regulatory forums. Contribute to working groups and help shape industry-level regulatory positions.
• EPR Reporting & Producer Responsibility Administration: May serve as the internal administrator for Producer Responsibility Organization (PRO) obligations. Manage data submission of Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) reporting data through timely and accurate filing with state and/or national programs, coordinating with relevant internal functions (Regulatory Affairs, EHS, Legal, Packaging, Supply Chain) to gather required data and ensure program compliance.
• Subject Matter Expert: based on the company needs, for new and emerging regulations or requirements, act on occasion and on temporary basis as the designated subject matter expert on cross-functional project teams, governance bodies, and working groups.
• External Consultant Management: Coordinate external consultant activities including scope definition, budget review and approval, and ongoing liaison to ensure project deliverables are met on time and within budget.
• Inquiry Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for specific internal stakeholder groups for RI-related inquiries; coordinate timely and well-documented responses to changing regulatory requirements.
• Risk & Compliance Trending: Interpret regulatory compliance trends, assess emerging risks, and prepare action plans and briefings for Governance forums. Bring forward risks proactively rather than reactively.
• Process Improvement: Contribute to the design, documentation, and sustainability of RI processes and SOPs. Identify gaps and propose solutions to continuously improve team effectiveness.
• AI & Technology Tools: Champion the use of AI-enabled regulatory intelligence platforms. Lead or contribute to the selection, piloting, and implementation of RI-specific digital tools; train team members on new capabilities.

Education & Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., life sciences, pharmacy, regulatory affairs, or related field).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or related field.
• Demonstrated track record of independently managing regulatory deliverables and leading cross-functional workstreams or to act as Subject Matter Expert within a cross functional team.
• Experience with regulatory intelligence systems or tools required at this level.

Desirable Attributes

• Master’s, or PhD degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., life sciences, pharmacy, regulatory affairs, or related field).
• Previous interactions with FDA, USDA, or other US authorities strongly preferred.
• Experience in a Regulatory Intelligence function is preferred
• General knowledge of (bio) pharmaceutical research and development, authorization and post-marketing compliance of medicinal products. Good understanding of CMC is preferred.
• Experience as an active participant or representative in industry associations (e.g., AHI, Animal Health Europe, EFPIA, PhRMA, ISPE, 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.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $120,000- $180,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the base pay target range for new hire salaries for the position. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

This position is also eligible for short-term incentive compensation

This position is also eligible for long-term incentives

In addition to compensation, Zoetis offers a comprehensive benefits package that supports the physical, emotional and financial wellbeing of our colleagues and their families including healthcare and insurance benefits beginning on day one, a 401K plan with a match and profit-sharing contribution from Zoetis, and 4 weeks of vacation.

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