Senior Director Regulatory Affairs Jobs

Senior Director Regulatory Affairs jobs are open across pharmaceuticals, medical devices, biotechnology, and consumer health, from senior director to VP and C-suite-adjacent levels, with specializations in drug development, combination products, and global regulatory strategy. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles593+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerAbbott
Top cityRedwood City, CA
Work type41% On-site
Top industryBiotechnology

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GEICO
Senior Manager, Government & Regulatory Affairs
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GEICO
New 23h ago
Senior Manager, Government & Regulatory Affairs
GEICO
Sacramento, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$159k - $248k/yr
Remote (US)
10,000+

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Medtronic
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
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Medtronic
Added 1d ago
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Medtronic
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Partnerships & Business Development
Program Management
Project Management
$74k - $112k/yr
Bachelor's degree
10,000+

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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Manager I, Regulatory Affairs Operations
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Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Added 1d ago
Manager I, Regulatory Affairs Operations
Tarsus Pharmaceuticals
Irvine, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
$98k - $137k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree

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Tecomet
Sr. Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager
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Tecomet
Added 1d ago
Sr. Quality and Regulatory Affairs Manager
Tecomet
Lansing, Michigan
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
Bachelor of Science
1,001-5,000

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LIBERTY
Senior Director, Rates & Regulatory Affairs
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LIBERTY
Added 1d ago
Senior Director, Rates & Regulatory Affairs
LIBERTY
Downey, California
Corporate Training
Educational Administration
Learning & Development
Bachelor's degree
201-500

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Senior Director Regulatory Affairs Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Revolution Medicines
    Revolution Medicines26
  • Abbott
    Abbott19
  • AbbVie
    AbbVie9
  • Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences
    Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences9

Top Industries Hiring

  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals99
  • Medical Devices21
  • Healthcare & Medical Services15
  • Consulting & Professional Services14
  • Science & Research10

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in senior director regulatory affairs jobs.

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree in life sciences, pharmacy, chemistry, or a related field
  • 10 or more years of regulatory affairs experience in pharmaceutical, biotech, or medical device sectors
  • Direct experience leading FDA submissions such as NDAs, BLAs, 510(k)s, or PMAs
  • Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and lead regulatory strategy across product lifecycles
  • Familiarity with ICH guidelines, 21 CFR regulations, and international regulatory frameworks
  • Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) from RAPS preferred or required by many employers

Tips for Your Senior Director Regulatory Affairs Job Search

Tailor your resume to submission types

Hiring managers want to see which submission types you've owned, whether NDAs, BLAs, 510(k)s, or PMAs. List the specific pathway, the product type, and whether you led the strategy or the execution. Generic regulatory experience won't differentiate you at the director level.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists senior director regulatory affairs openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Quantify your regulatory approval outcomes

Approvals, timelines compressed, and submissions completed are the metrics that resonate with hiring committees. If you've reduced a submission cycle from 18 months to 12, say so. Directors who can translate regulatory work into business outcomes stand out against candidates who list only responsibilities.

Target openings by agency interaction level

Some roles are primarily internal, while others require frequent FDA meetings, Type B interactions, or agency correspondence. Identify which type fits your background and filter accordingly when you search, so your cover letter speaks directly to the scope the employer actually needs.

Prepare a 90-day regulatory plan for interviews

Senior director interviews often include a strategic scenario: how would you assess the regulatory posture here and what would you prioritize? Preparing a brief, structured framework, covering pipeline review, SOP gaps, and agency relationship audit, gives you a concrete answer ready to go.

Negotiate scope before you negotiate title

At this level, reporting structure and budget authority matter as much as compensation. Before your final interview round, clarify whether the role owns the regulatory strategy or executes someone else's, and whether you'd have direct FDA communication authority. Misalignment on scope is a common reason senior hires leave within the first year.

Senior Director Regulatory Affairs Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most senior director regulatory affairss?

The companies hiring the most senior director regulatory affairss right now include Abbott, Revolution Medicines, and AbbVie, with the largest share of openings in California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Pharmaceutical manufacturers and medical device companies consistently account for the majority of postings at this level.

How many senior director regulatory affairs jobs are remote?

About 59% of senior director regulatory affairs openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the document-intensive and meeting-heavy nature of the role. Positions focused on regulatory strategy, submissions management, and policy tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles requiring frequent lab or manufacturing site presence are more commonly on-site.

How do you become a senior director regulatory affairs?

Most senior directors start with a life sciences degree, then build hands-on experience in regulatory roles at the associate or manager level before advancing to director. Earning a Regulatory Affairs Certification from RAPS strengthens your candidacy. Leading at least one major submission from strategy through approval, and developing experience managing a regulatory team, are the milestones that typically precede promotion to senior director.

Can you get hired as a senior director regulatory affairs without direct leadership experience?

It's uncommon to be hired as a senior director without prior people management experience, but some companies will promote strong individual contributors who have led cross-functional submission teams or served as regulatory lead on a complex program. If you're missing formal direct reports, emphasize project leadership, mentorship of junior staff, and any instances where you set regulatory strategy across an organization. Smaller companies and startups are more open to candidates building toward the full leadership profile.

What does the senior director regulatory affairs interview process look like?

The process typically involves an initial screen with a recruiter or HR partner, followed by a technical interview with the VP of Regulatory or Chief Regulatory Officer focused on submission experience and agency interaction history. A panel round with cross-functional peers from clinical, legal, and commercial is common. Final rounds often include a strategic presentation or case study where you walk through how you'd approach the regulatory posture for a pipeline asset or product issue.

Where can I find and apply to senior director regulatory affairs jobs?

You can find and apply to senior director regulatory affairs jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your submission expertise, therapeutic area, and preferred work arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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