Altria – Associate Manager, Regulatory Submissions – Richmond, VA

Job title: Associate Manager, Regulatory Submissions Company: Altria Job description: Job Description: Overview Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop the work-streams, project plans and budgets for our Regulatory Affairs group. Have a bachelor’s degree with experience in regulatory agencies, legal and compliance organizations, research and product development, or regulatory affairs? If so, we want to speak with you! We are currently seeking an Associate Manager, Regulatory Submissions to join our team in Richmond, VA. or we are open to remote work arrangements. This role sits within our Regulatory Affairs organization and will provide planning and project management services for the support of regulatory activities. What you will be doing: • Collaborate with cross-functional groups to develop the work-streams, project plans, budgets and target completion dates vital for multiple regulatory affairs activities. • Present summaries of project milestones, progress and emerging issues to Regulatory Affairs management, and supporting management in preparation of presentations to Project Governance Boards. • Set up and direct regular and ad hoc interdepartmental meetings and weekly work-stream meetings to facilitate communication across departments and to monitor multiple project executions. Participate in regular meetings with vendors to observe project execution activities for outsourced project work. • Document outcomes of project-related discussions by generating meeting minutes, action items, and decision logs. Build and update shared file space for projects to serve as a repository for project-related documents. • Identify and present high-level project risks and develop risk mitigation strategies and alternative scenario plans. Facilitate and document lessons learned discussions throughout project execution. What we want you to have: • Bachelor’s degree in a related field. • 5+ years of professional experience in a regulated industry or regulatory agencies. • Working understanding of tobacco regulations and guidance documents preferred. • Experience handling budgets and vendors. • Understanding of Project Management processes - Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desirable. • Proficiency in Microsoft Project Professional, Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio), and Adobe Acrobat Professional. • Leadership and relationship management skills with solid ability to meet goals and timelines. • Ability to collaborate with management and individuals at all levels of the organization. • Lead cross-functional and matrix teams to develop and implement project plans. In addition to the opportunity to apply and develop your skills toward key business objectives, we offer an excellent compensation package including a competitive base salary, comprehensive health/vision/dental insurance, participation in our deferred profit sharing and incentive compensation programs as well as a relocation assistance package. Company Overview Altria has a leading portfolio of tobacco products for U.S. tobacco consumers age 21+. Altria's Vision through 2030 is to responsibly lead the transition of adult smokers to a non-combustible future. Altria is Moving Beyond Smoking™, leading the way in moving adult smokers away from cigarettes by taking action to transition millions to potentially less harmful choices - believing it is a substantial opportunity for adult tobacco consumers, Altria's businesses and society. Altria's wholly owned subsidiaries include the most profitable tobacco companies in their categories: Philip Morris USA Inc. (PM USA), U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company LLC (USSTC), and John Middleton Co. (Middleton). Altria's smoke-free portfolio includes Helix Innovations LLC (Helix), the maker of on! oral nicotine pouches, exclusive U.S. commercialization rights to the IQOS Tobacco Heating System®* and Marlboro HeatSticks®*, and an equity investment in JUUL Labs, Inc. (JUUL). Altria also owns equity investments in Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (ABI), the world's largest brewer, and Cronos Group Inc. (Cronos), a leading Canadian cannabinoid company. At Altria, we celebrate the power of diverse teams working together to shape our future. We are inspired to bring our best because our unique strengths are valued. We believe our personal success and progress should be guided by Our Cultural Aspiration, a new articulation of what we value and who we aspire to be, collectively. Our Cultural Aspiration respects and complements individual identity, embracing each other's unique strengths, welcoming newcomers and developing the best, most inclusive and diverse teams. Join us as we work together to shape a better future for adult tobacco consumers, our employees, and our shareholders. Each Altria company is an equal opportunity employer. Learn more about Altria at www.altria.com and follow us on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn. *IQOS Devices and HeatSticks® are currently unavailable for sale in the United States. Expected salary: Location: Richmond, VA Apply for the job now! Apply tot his job