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The Consultant for MLR Review in the DCE Marketing Services team is a critical member responsible for overseeing the review and approval of promotional and non-promotional materials. This role demands expertise in the end-to-end Medical, Legal, and Regulatory (MLR) review and submission processes, ensuring compliance with external regulations, industry standards (EFPIA/IFPMA), and company policies. The Consultant collaborates with cross-functional teams to provide regulatory guidance and streamline operations across the MLR landscape.
What You'll Do
- Compliance Advisory: Serve as the lead compliance advisor for designated therapy areas, ensuring all promotional and non-promotional content complies with global standards, including disease awareness and scientific communications.
- MLR Review Oversight: Manage the full MLR (Medical, Legal, Regulatory) review cycle, guaranteeing timely, accurate submissions and approvals in line with regulatory requirements.
- Expert Guidance: Provide subject matter expertise across MLR processes, including documentation, workflow systems, and cross-functional collaboration.
- Strategic Input: Offer compliance-focused strategic input during concept reviews to align content development with both business objectives and regulatory standards.
- Training & Enablement: Lead training initiatives on MLR systems and compliance for internal stakeholders across functions such as sales, marketing, and medical affairs.
- Global Collaboration: Work closely with country affiliates to support material approvals, resolve compliance issues, and share best practices across regions.
- Labeling Compliance: Keep stakeholders updated on EU labeling changes and assess their impact on promotional and non-promotional material content.
What You'll Bring
- 7-10 years of experience in regulatory, medical affairs, or healthcare compliance, with a strong focus on MLR review processes.
- Expertise in global standards for advertising and promotion, including EFPIA/IFPMA codes and ABPI Code of Practice.
- Familiarity with regulatory bodies such as the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) and their compliance expectations.
- Thorough understanding of the MLR review and submission process, including workflows, approvals, and stakeholder management.
- Ability to effectively communicate regulatory requirements and provide strategic guidance to cross-functional teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- This Consultant role offers a dynamic opportunity to ensure compliant and efficient MLR operations while supporting strategic business objectives across the pharmaceutical marketing landscape.
Perks & Benefits:
ZS offers a comprehensive total rewards package including health and well-being, financial planning, annual leave, personal growth and professional development. Our robust skills development programs, multiple career progression options and internal mobility paths and collaborative culture empowers you to thrive as an individual and global team member.
We are committed to giving our employees a flexible and connected way of working. A flexible and connected ZS allows us to combine work from home and on-site presence at clients/ZS offices for the majority of our week. The magic of ZS culture and innovation thrives in both planned and spontaneous face-to-face connections.
Travel:
Travel is a requirement at ZS for client facing ZSers; business needs of your project and client are the priority. While some projects may be local, all client-facing ZSers should be prepared to travel as needed. Travel provides opportunities to strengthen client relationships, gain diverse experiences, and enhance professional growth by working in different environments and cultures.
Considering applying?
At ZS, we're building a diverse and inclusive company where people bring their passions to inspire life-changing impact and deliver better outcomes for all. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and recognize the value that candidates with all backgrounds, including non-traditional ones, bring. If you are interested in joining us, we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet 100% of the requirements listed above.
ZS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment and advancement opportunities without regard to any class protected by applicable law.
To Complete Your Application:
Candidates must possess or be able to obtain work authorization for their intended country of employment.An on-line application, including a full set of transcripts (official or unofficial), is required to be considered.
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ZS is a management consulting and technology firm that partners with companies to improve life and how we live it. We transform ideas into impact by bringing together data, science, technology and human ingenuity to deliver better outcomes for all. Founded in 1983, ZS has more than 13,000 employees in over 35 offices worldwide.
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