Director of Global Regulatory Affairs leading regulatory strategy for AI medical devices in a dynamic healthcare company. Ensuring compliance and facilitating accelerated market access for innovative products.
Responsibilities
Proven ability to own and drive end-to-end regulatory strategy from concept through commercialization, including portfolio prioritization and resource allocation aligned with business goals
Lead and execute regulatory submissions (FDA 510(k)/De Novo, CE Mark, Health Canada, PMDA) for medical device hardware and SaMD products, directly authoring technical documentation and managing agency interactions (e.g., interactive responses and presubmission meetings) to secure timely approvals
Serve as the regulatory lead for the company, managing all interactions with regulatory authorities including pre-submissions, responses to deficiencies, inspections, and ongoing correspondence
Partner with cross-functional teams (R&D, Clinical, Quality, Product, Commercial) to define and proactively embed regulatory requirements into product development workflows and align global market access strategies with business priorities
Collaborate with Head of Quality to ensure the Quality Management System represents state-of-the-art practices and supports regulatory compliance and post-market surveillance programs
Establish and lead a proactive regulatory intelligence program to monitor evolving global requirements (EU MDR, EU AI Act, FDA SaMD guidance, IMDRF standards), provide and implement strategic recommendations to executive leadership on product roadmap, risk mitigation, and competitive positioning
Build and mentor a high-performing regulatory team while driving the continuous optimization of internal workflows and submission processes, establishing scalable processes that support rapid portfolio expansion while maintaining compliance excellence
Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable laws across all regulatory activities, including adverse event reporting, clinical studies and evaluations, and labeling requirements
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in a STEM field (Engineering, Life Sciences, or related discipline); advanced degree preferred
10+ years of progressive regulatory affairs experience with Class II medical devices and Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), including hands-on submission authorship and successful FDA and international approvals (must provide specific K numbers)
Deep expertise in global regulatory frameworks (FDA 510(k)/De Novo, EU MDR, ISO 13485, MDSAP) and demonstrated ability to navigate complex, multi-jurisdictional pathways
Proven track record managing regulatory authority interactions, including pre-submission meetings, deficiency responses, and regulatory inspections with favorable outcomes
Strategic regulatory intelligence capabilities with ability to translate emerging requirements (AI/ML regulations, cybersecurity guidance) into actionable business recommendations
Experience leading small but mighty regulatory teams in fast-paced, innovation-driven environments with rapidly evolving product portfolios
Proficiency with regulatory information management systems, quality management software (e.g., Veeva Vault, MasterControl, Greenlight Guru), and submission platforms (eSTAR, EUDAMED)
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills with ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and present complex regulatory strategy to executive leadership
Great track record of successful teaming and contributing meaningfully to company culture
Ability to perform the essential functions of the role with or without reasonable accommodation.
Benefits
The opportunity to work on products that impact the health of millions of people.
Generous paid-time off
Stock incentive plans
Medical/Dental/Vision, Disability + Life Insurance
One Medical membership
Parental Leave
401k Matching
Wellness programs and perks (Headspace, Ginger, Aaptiv, Physera)
Learning and Development stipend
Job title
Director, Global Regulatory Affairs – Intelligence
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