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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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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Revolution Medicines4

- Apple1

- Baker Hughes1

- Denali Therapeutics1

- GE Vernova1

Top Industries Hiring
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals6
- Electronics & Hardware2
- Automotive1
- Consulting & Professional Services1
- Technology & Software1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in regulatory affairs lead jobs.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in life sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, or a related field
- Five or more years of experience managing regulatory submissions to FDA or comparable agencies
- Hands-on experience authoring or coordinating IND, NDA, BLA, 510(k), or PMA submissions
- Proficiency with electronic submission systems such as eCTD publishing tools or Veeva Vault RIM
- Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from RAPS preferred or required by many employers
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for working with clinical, quality, and legal teams
Tips for Your Regulatory Affairs Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to submission types
Hiring managers scan for the specific submission formats you've owned, whether IND, NDA, 510(k), or CE marking. Name each type directly in your experience bullets rather than describing your regulatory work in general terms.
List your therapeutic area expertise upfront
Oncology, rare disease, and combination products each carry different regulatory pathways. Calling out your therapeutic area in your resume summary gets you past filters that sort by product type before a recruiter ever reads further.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists regulatory affairs lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target roles by agency relationship experience
Postings that specify FDA, EMA, or Health Canada experience are filtering hard on that credential. If you've managed a Type B or C meeting, a CAT interaction, or a pre-submission, name those interactions explicitly so your application clears the first cut.
Prepare a case study for your interview
Most regulatory affairs lead interviews include a scenario question about a deficiency letter, a labeling dispute, or a timeline crunch. Walking through a real submission challenge you navigated, including the agency feedback and how you resolved it, is far more persuasive than describing your process in the abstract.
Negotiate using scope, not just salary
In regulatory affairs, the portfolio size, number of direct reports, and budget authority you hold at offer stage shape your next move. Confirm those terms in writing before you sign, because scope determines your leverage for the role after this one.
Regulatory Affairs Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most regulatory affairs leads?
The companies hiring the most regulatory affairs leads right now include Revolution Medicines, Apple, and Baker Hughes, with the largest share of openings in California, Maryland, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Demand is concentrated at mid-size and large pharmaceutical, medical device, and contract research organizations actively managing product pipelines.
How many regulatory affairs lead jobs are remote?
About 18% of regulatory affairs lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the document-heavy, cross-functional nature of much of the work. Roles focused on submissions strategy, labeling, and post-market surveillance tend to be the most remote-friendly, while positions requiring direct lab interaction or on-site agency liaison work are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do you become a regulatory affairs lead?
Most regulatory affairs leads start in a specialist or associate role after earning a degree in a life science field, then build experience across at least one full product lifecycle, from preclinical through approval. Earning the RAC credential from RAPS strengthens your candidacy for lead-level roles. Moving into a lead position typically requires owning a submission end-to-end, managing timelines independently, and demonstrating you can coordinate across clinical, quality, and legal functions without constant oversight.
Can you get hired as a regulatory affairs lead with limited experience?
Breaking into a lead-level role with limited experience is possible if you can show depth in a specific submission type or therapeutic area rather than breadth. Candidates who have owned a single submission from start to approval, even in a supporting role, are more competitive than those with broad but shallow exposure. Contract or consulting work at a CRO can accelerate the timeline because it compresses experience across multiple clients and product types into a shorter period.
What does the regulatory affairs lead interview process look like?
Most regulatory affairs lead interviews run three to four rounds. The first is a recruiter screen focused on submission experience and agency familiarity. A hiring manager interview follows, covering your approach to cross-functional coordination and how you handle agency feedback. Later rounds often include a technical exercise, such as reviewing a mock deficiency letter or walking through a submission strategy, and a panel conversation with quality, clinical, or legal stakeholders who will work directly with you.
Where can I find and apply to regulatory affairs lead jobs?
You can find and apply to regulatory affairs lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from companies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your submission experience, therapeutic area, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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