Associate Director, Regulatory Intelligence
Merck · Rockville, MD
RegulatoryFull-time$129k–$203kCompany career page
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Role summary
Associate Director role monitoring global regulatory, scientific, and policy developments to generate actionable intelligence supporting portfolio and pipeline strategy. The position conducts horizon scanning, precedent research, and competitive assessments while leveraging AI-enabled tools to enhance decision-making across Regulatory Affairs.
What they're looking for
- Minimum 5 years regulatory affairs experience and bachelor's degree in relevant discipline
- Demonstrated ability to monitor, analyze, and synthesize regulatory and policy information
- Strong analytical and synthesis skills to distill complex information into decision-ready insights
- Proficiency with regulatory intelligence tools, databases, and emerging AI-enabled technologies
- Knowledge of global health authority processes (FDA, EMA, MHRA, PMDA, Health Canada, ICH, WHO)
What you'll be doing
- Monitor global regulatory, scientific, and policy developments across key health authorities and organizations
- Conduct targeted regulatory research including precedent analyses and competitor assessments to support strategy
- Develop intelligence outputs such as alerts, briefing notes, and landscape scans for internal stakeholders
- Support Science & Regulatory Policy team with evidence-based analyses for public commenting opportunities and policy advocacy
- Manage regulatory intelligence tools and implement enhancements to improve horizon scanning and knowledge management
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