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INTRODUCTION
The Health group is looking for an International Regulatory Affairs Lead to head a team responsible for international expansion of Apple Health’s regulated medical device features. If you are passionate about the health space and want to have an incredible impact here at Apple, this could be the role for you. We are an efficient organization who works closely together to build relationships across multiple functional teams. We care deeply about getting amazing new products into our customers' hands across the globe.
DESCRIPTION
You will be the primary leadership team member on the Health Regulatory Affairs team representing the team on a diverse array of initiatives and new product development programs, with the goal of marketing new technologies in all of Apple’s international geographies. You will develop a variety of solutions to regulatory challenges and will exercise independent judgment in settling and communicating appropriate regulatory/quality strategy, actions and requirements, while overseeing a team of global regulatory experts across all geographies. This role will involve leading assessments of regulatory impact for new and modified wellness, Class I, II and III products, including identification of assumptions/risks/mitigations to develop and execute clear regulatory plans across the globe. In this leadership role, you will also:
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Represent the Health Regulatory Affairs team in Executive meetings and reviews for topics representing our international expansion work.
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Identify regulatory trends and opportunities that impact the strategic direction of Apple Health, and establish / implement plans that ensure sustained growth of business in region.
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Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulators and trade groups, across key global markets
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Partner with cross-functional partners including Legal, Government Affairs, Policy, Quality and other external stakeholders
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Set frameworks for technical writing, including distilling complex information into geo-specific filings, submissions, slides and other communication formats
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Execute complex gap analyses for products/programs against global regulations, standards and guidance in order to drive RA/QA strategy for international expansion programs
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
B.S. degree or equivalent in a life science, legal or business discipline
10+ years of medical device experience in a regulatory and/or quality executive role, with at least 5+ years focused in leading and overseeing international programs
Proven track record in overseeing a large scope of international regulatory affairs matters including regulatory approvals, submissions, launch strategy
Experience leading global team of regulatory professionals, including establishing organizational objectives and proven success delivering as a team
Significant experience in crafting strategy interactions with regulatory health authorities in the US and abroad
Demonstrable track record of receiving regulatory approvals for complex products - including software medical devices - globally, across US, EU, APAC, LATAM, ASEAN and other regions
Deep expertise in developing global product submissions including STED, CDST and other global templates
Strong working knowledge of US, EU, APAC, LATAM, ASEAN and other global regulations that affect Class I, II and III devices
Strong knowledge of clinical investigations, validations and GCP requirements in the US and abroad
Significant expertise in global quality standards, including ISO 13485, ISO 14155, and related technical product-specific standards
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
M.S./PhD/post-secondary education preferred
Demonstrable background in being autonomous and being able to clearly work towards established goals and initiatives with minimal oversight.
Proven competence in determination of appropriate global regulatory requirements for new products or product changes.
Partnering with and across a broad swath of other Apple teams to set regulatory/quality strategy and “look around corners” to anticipate business impact
Strong organizational and management skills
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Comfortable with presenting assessments and information to broad, multi-disciplinary teams
PAY & BENEFITS
At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $214,000 and $356,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.
Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.
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Document your regulatory credentials strategically
Gather degree transcripts, professional certifications like RAC, and performance reviews that demonstrate scope of regulatory submissions managed. PERM labor certification requires your employer to prove your qualifications match the role's minimum requirements exactly.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device companies with dedicated regulatory affairs departments file PERM petitions regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter Regulatory Affairs Lead roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship activity.
Understand EB-2 versus EB-3 classification for your background
If you hold a master's degree in a life sciences or regulatory field, you likely qualify for EB-2, which can mean shorter green card wait times for many nationalities. EB-3 covers bachelor's-level professionals and has no annual cap issues for most countries.
Verify specialty occupation alignment before accepting offers
Regulatory Affairs Lead roles typically qualify as specialty occupations under O*NET, requiring specialized knowledge of FDA or international regulatory frameworks. Confirm your job description explicitly references submission management or agency interaction to support the PERM filing.
Request employer-sponsored PERM early in offer negotiations
Once PERM is filed, your priority date locks in, protecting your place in the green card queue even if processing takes years. Raising sponsorship during offer negotiation, before you start, gives the employer time to begin DOL prevailing wage determination without delaying your start date.
Use OFLC Wage Search to benchmark your offer
DOL requires PERM-sponsored employers to pay the prevailing wage for your role and location. Cross-check your offered salary against the OFLC Wage Search before signing, since an offer below the DOL Level II or III threshold can invalidate the entire PERM filing.
Green Card Regulatory Affairs Lead: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regulatory Affairs Lead role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Regulatory Affairs Lead positions qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on your degree level and your employer's job requirements. EB-2 applies when the role formally requires an advanced degree, which many senior regulatory positions do. EB-3 covers roles requiring at least a bachelor's degree. Your employer's attorney typically determines the classification based on the actual job description filed with DOL.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for this role?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant status requiring renewal every three years, with no guarantee of renewal and exposure to the annual lottery at the cap-subject level. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no status expiration. There is no annual lottery for employment-based green cards, and EB-3 has no cap on the number of applications, only on annual visa issuance per country. Regulatory professionals from most countries face shorter waits at the EB-3 level than Indian or Chinese nationals at EB-2.
How do I find Regulatory Affairs Lead jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Regulatory Affairs Lead openings by employers with verified PERM sponsorship history. Not every job posting advertises green card sponsorship, so filtering by actual DOL filing records gives you a more reliable signal than relying on job descriptions alone. Pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotech companies with U.S. regulatory teams are the most active PERM filers in this occupation.
What does the PERM labor certification process look like for a Regulatory Affairs Lead?
Your employer must conduct a supervised recruitment process proving no qualified U.S. workers are available for the role at the offered wage. DOL reviews the application and, if certified, your employer files Form I-140 with USCIS to establish your immigrant visa petition. Current PERM processing at DOL runs several months for standard cases, and USCIS I-140 adjudication adds additional time. Your priority date is set when DOL receives the PERM application.
Can I change jobs after my employer files a PERM petition for my Regulatory Affairs Lead role?
Changing employers before your I-140 is approved generally restarts the PERM process with the new employer. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is more than 180 days old, federal law allows you to port to a same or similar regulatory affairs role with a new employer without losing your priority date. USCIS evaluates whether the new role is sufficiently similar to the original petition to allow portability.