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Vice President, Regulatory Affairs

Empower Pharmacy
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

Company Overview

Empower is a visionary healthcare company committed to providing quality, affordable medication to millions of patients across the nation. We hold the distinguished position of being the largest 503A compounding pharmacy and FDA-registered 503B outsourcing facility in the country serving the functional medicine markets.

What sets us apart is our relentless focus on four core values : People, Quality, Service and Innovation. Our dedicated team of professionals collaboratively works to break new ground in the fields of manufacturing, distribution and quality control, providing a uniquely integrated approach to healthcare. Leveraging our vertical integration of the pharmaceutical supply chain, state-of-the-art technology, and a commitment to excellence, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in medication accessibility and affordability.

You're not just starting a job; you're joining a mission. We believe in empowering our team to innovate, grow, and drive real change in the healthcare industry. If you're a forward-thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, transformative environment, Empower is the place for you. Here, you'll be encouraged to share your ideas, expand your skill set, and contribute to projects that genuinely make a difference. We prioritize the well-being of our team members, and we offer a supportive and engaging workplace where your contributions are not just recognized but celebrated.

Let's revolutionize healthcare, together. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary.

Position Summary

The Vice President, Regulatory Affairs is responsible for leading all regulatory strategies, submissions, and compliance efforts, ensuring that Empower meets Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), state boards of pharmacy, and global regulatory requirements while expanding access to life-changing medications.

This leader will develop and execute a proactive, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered regulatory strategy, integrating real-time compliance tracking, regulatory intelligence, and automation to streamline approvals, mitigate risk, and optimize market entry. From product submissions and labeling compliance to regulatory risk management and policy advocacy, this role ensures Empower remains at the forefront of pharmaceutical and healthcare compliance.

If you are a seasoned regulatory affairs executive with expertise in AI-driven regulatory intelligence, global compliance strategy, and regulatory operations automation, this is your opportunity to lead the next evolution of regulatory excellence at Empower.

Duties And Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute a best-in-class regulatory affairs strategy, ensuring global compliance, accelerated approvals, and strategic regulatory alignment.
  • Leverage AI-powered regulatory intelligence and predictive analytics to optimize regulatory submissions, compliance tracking, and approval timelines.
  • Oversee all interactions with FDA, DEA, state boards of pharmacy, global regulatory agencies, National Association of Boards of Pharmacy (NABP), Pharmacy Compounding Accreditation Board (PCAB), and telemedicine certification organizations, ensuring seamless engagement and successful approval pathways.
  • Ensure compliance with current Good Manufacturing Practices, United States Pharmacopeia, and global regulatory frameworks, integrating automated compliance monitoring systems.
  • Optimize regulatory submissions, Investigational New Drug applications, New Drug Application filings, and post-market compliance, ensuring faster approvals and market access.
  • Deploy AI-enhanced risk assessment models, ensuring real-time regulatory risk identification, mitigation, and reporting.
  • Lead global labeling compliance, adverse event reporting, and post-market surveillance, ensuring products meet regulatory expectations and public safety standards.
  • Develop and oversee regulatory policy advocacy, ensuring Empower remains a key voice in shaping industry regulations and healthcare policies.
  • Enhance regulatory digital transformation, deploying automated regulatory document management and AI-driven submission tracking.
  • Build and lead a high-performance regulatory affairs team, fostering a culture of compliance excellence, innovation, and strategic execution.
  • Serve as a trusted regulatory advisor to the executive leadership team, ensuring regulatory strategy aligns with corporate growth, new product development, and international expansion.

While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the workday and frequently use their hands and fingers to handle or feel in order to access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The employee is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Knowledge And Skills

  • Exceptional leadership, regulatory governance, and compliance strategy skills, with the ability to align regulatory strategy with corporate objectives and ensure seamless global compliance.
  • Proven expertise in AI-powered regulatory tracking, automated submission processes, and risk-based compliance frameworks, with demonstrated ability to optimize regulatory workflows through technology.
  • Deep knowledge of FDA, DEA, NABP, USP, PCAB, and global regulatory frameworks, ensuring compliance excellence and market access optimization.
  • Key Competencies

  • Customer Focus : Ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer centric solutions.
  • Optimizes Work Processes : Know the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement.
  • Collaborates : Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
  • Resourcefulness : Secures and deploys resources effectively and efficiently.
  • Manages Complexity : Makes sense of complex, high quality, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
  • Ensures Accountability : Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments and objectives.
  • Situational Adaptability : Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match shifting demands of different situations.
  • Communicates Effectively : Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  • Values

  • People : Our people define who we are as a company, and we believe that understanding and addressing the needs of our team, clients, and community is fundamental to fostering a culture of support and growth.
  • Quality : Quality stands at the core of our mission, reflecting our commitment to excellence in every medication we produce.
  • Service : We are here to serve others. Every interaction with our patients, providers, employees and other stakeholders comes from a place of service.
  • Innovation : By continuously exploring new methodologies and embracing technology, we ensure that every solution we offer is at the forefront of pharmaceutical care.
  • Experience And Qualifications

  • Minimum of 15 years of executive leadership experience in regulatory affairs, regulatory compliance, or pharmaceutical regulatory strategy, with a proven track record of managing complex regulatory operations in high-growth industries and experience serving on a state board of pharmacy; prior leadership experience in NABP preferred.
  • Requires a master's degree in regulatory affairs, pharmacy, pharmaceutical sciences, life sciences, law, or a related field, with strong preference for candidates with expertise in AI-driven regulatory intelligence, compliance automation, and global regulatory submissions.
  • State board(s) of pharmacy license(s) preferred; License to practice law preferred; Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) preferred; Certified Compliance & Ethics Professional (CCEP) preferred; Certified Quality Auditor (CQA) preferred; Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) preferred.
  • Employee Benefits, Health, And Wellness

  • No-Cost Medication : Get your prescribed compounded medications at no cost, ensuring your health without the financial burden.
  • Onsite Health & Wellness - IV Therapy Drips : Rejuvenate with complimentary onsite IV Therapy drips, enhancing your well-being and energy levels.
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Options : Choose from three medical plans tailored to your needs, plus options for dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
  • Telehealth visits : Access board-certified Doctors anytime, anywhere for you and your family.
  • Paid & Volunteer Time Off : Enjoy paid time off for personal pursuits and contribute to causes you care about with volunteer time off.
  • Paid Holidays (8 scheduled; 2 floating) : Celebrate with eight scheduled holidays and two floating holidays, giving you flexibility and time for personal traditions.
  • Life & AD&D Coverage : Secure your and your family's financial future with life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance.
  • FSA (Flexible Spending Account) : Manage healthcare expenses smartly with pre-tax dollars in a Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
  • 401K Dollar-for-Dollar Up to 4% : Invest in your future with our 401K plan, featuring a dollar-for-dollar match up to 4%.
  • Company Paid Long-Term Disability : Provided at no cost, which replaces 60% of your income if you become disabled for a long period of time.
  • Flexible Schedules : Balance work and life seamlessly with our flexible scheduling options.
  • Rewards & Recognition Program : Your hard work doesn't go unnoticed - enjoy rewards and recognition beyond your paycheck.
  • Additional Voluntary Benefits

  • Accident Insurance : Pays a lump sum benefit to help cover expenses following an accidental injury.
  • Hospital Indemnity Insurance : Enhance your peace of mind with supplemental hospital insurance for unexpected stays.
  • Critical Illness : Protect your finances from the expenses of a serious health issue.
  • Short-Term Disability : Protect your income during illness or injury with short-term disability coverage.
  • Supplemental Life & AD&D : Add an extra layer of financial protection for you and your loved ones with supplemental life and AD&D coverage.
  • Legal Services : Access professional legal assistance to address concerns confidently.
  • Identity Theft Protection : Safeguard your identity and finances with our identity theft protection benefit.
  • Pet Insurance : Care for your furry family members with our pet insurance coverage.
  • Employee Assistance Program : Confidential counseling and support services for a holistic approach to your well-being.
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