Associate Manager, Technology - Regulatory Affairs (Hybrid/Remote)

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Want to be the hands-on technical owner of regulatory submission and Regulatory Information Management (RIM) platforms at a Fortune 500 company, building and configuring the technology that enables products to be brought to market and maintained with regulatory authorities? If this sounds exciting to you, we want to speak with you! We are looking for hands-on system administration and configuration experience supporting regulated enterprise platforms. This position is in Richmond, VA with a hybrid work schedule. Relocation benefits will be provided.

As an  Associate Manager, Technology - Regulatory Affairs , you will join the Technology Delivery team supporting the Regulatory Affairs organization. This role serves as the primary technical resource for regulatory technology platforms, responsible for system administration, configuration, validation, support, and continuous enhancement of solutions that support regulatory operations and compliance.

What you will be doing:

• Configuring and building Regulatory Affairs technology solutions, including Regulatory Information Management (RIM), submission planning and publishing, and regulated content management platforms.
• Coordinating user access, roles, groups, permissions, and security controls to ensure compliance with governance, segregation-of-duties, and access management requirements.
• Leading application environments, release cycles, configuration migrations, vendor upgrades, and deployment activities across development, test, and production instances.
• Driving testing, validation, defect resolution, deployment readiness, and hypercare activities to support successful implementation of technology enhancements.
• Maintaining integrations and data interfaces between regulatory platforms and connected enterprise systems while solving technical issues and reconciling data discrepancies.
• Performing data administration activities, including bulk loads, migrations, mass updates, data remediation, and quality improvement initiatives supporting regulatory operations.
• Supporting compliance, audit, and validation requirements by developing and carrying out documentation aligned with SDLC, Computer System Validation (CSV), Quality Management System (QMS), and process improvement procedures.
• Collaborating with Regulatory Affairs partners, technology teams, vendors, and consulting partners to deliver improvements, resolve issues, and enable adoption of new capabilities.

We want you to have:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Technology, Life Sciences, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years in Information Systems and Technologies, or a combination of technology and business experience.
• Hands-on experience coordinating and configuring enterprise applications within validated, regulated, or controlled environments.
• Experience delivering technology projects and system enhancements from requirements definition through deployment and production support.
• Experience supporting Regulatory Affairs technology, including Regulatory Information Management (RIM) solutions, regulatory submission processes, or regulated content management platforms.
• Knowledge of system security administration, environment management, release management, configuration migration, testing, and technical troubleshooting practices.
• Familiarity with SDLC methodologies, Computer System Validation (CSV), organizational change processes, and regulatory compliance requirements including 21 CFR Part 11.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, integration, data management, and reporting capabilities, with the ability to work independently and drive issues to resolution.

The starting salary is based on but not limited to experience, knowledge, and qualifications in determining compensation decisions. The Salary Range for this position is: $104,900.00 - $152,150.00.

Why You’ll Love Building Your Career at Altria

At Altria, we believe a great career starts with feeling supported — both at work and in life. Here’s what you’ll find here:

• Work where connection and flexibility meet — enjoy the benefits of in-person collaboration three days a week (Tuesday - Thursday), while maintaining the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays. Our hybrid approach empowers you to stay connected, collaborate with colleagues, and manage your schedule in a way that works best for you.
• Own your time — start with 15 days of paid time off, 13 paid holidays, 2 floating holiday days, and a 37.5-hour workweek so you can recharge and live fully.
• A place where you belong — where your ideas are welcomed, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.
• Get recognized for your work — annual merit increases and performance bonus.
• A future you can count on — 401(k) matching from day one; plus Deferred Profit Sharing, an annual company contribution in an amount equal to 13%–17% of your base salary.
• Help with your goals — get help with student loan repayment assistance, attend a conference, or gain a new certification with professional development stipends.
• Support for what matters most — comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Celebrating your milestones — paid parental and bonding leave for life’s biggest moments.
• Wellness that goes beyond work — programs that care for your whole well-being at whatever stage you are in your life.
• A culture that gives back — paid volunteer days and a shared commitment to making a difference.

At Altria, we offer more than benefits — we offer a career that fits your life, rewards your ambition, and celebrates your impact.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship.