Carol Bower

Carol Bower is an accomplished professional in the field of regulatory affairs with extensive experience spanning over two decades. Currently serving as the Director in the Office of Promotion and Advertising Review within Global Regulatory Affairs at Merck since July 2021, Carol has also held the position of Associate Director in the same office. Prior to joining Merck, Carol worked at AbbVie as a Senior Manager in Regulatory Affairs, focusing on US Advertising and Promotion. Additional experience includes roles at OneSource Regulatory and Genentech, where Carol oversaw commercial regulatory affairs and served as Program Director. Carol has also contributed to the regulatory landscape at Bower Consulting and Teva Pharmaceuticals, where leadership positions included Director of Global Policy and Brand Management. Carol is a PharmD graduate from The University of Kansas and has a strong background in ensuring compliance with regulatory standards for health communications.