Senior Director Regulatory Affairs Jobs in Tennessee
Senior Director Regulatory Affairs jobs in Tennessee are open across Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin and other Tennessee metros, with employers like Oracle, Vanderbilt University, and Alvarez & Marsal hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Summary:
The Senior Director of Donor Engagement is a highly relational, executional focused role that ensures Vanderbilt University delivers fully on the intent, expectations, and outcomes associated with a select portfolio of transformative principal gifts. This role operates at the intersection of donor relations, project management, and internal coordination to provide a highly curated portfolio of donors with exceptional service, communications, engagement, and effective execution of donor’s gift intentions.
This position serves as central point of coordination between the donors, development officers, and cross-university partners to ensure alignment, maximize experiential opportunities, and facilitate top-notch institutional execution of eight, and nine-figure gifts.
As a high-level donor relations professional, this role will manage a portfolio of 3-6 complex, high-value gifts and donors secured within the past 1-2 years to meet expectations and drive outcomes. With a strong emphasis on service, this position facilitates success across all aspects of gift fulfillment—compliance, stewardship, reporting, and milestone delivery—executed with precision, transparency, and a high standard of care.
About the Work Unit:
The Department of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) assists Vanderbilt University in securing the resources, both human and financial, that are required to achieve its mission and goals. The Department is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals and organizations whose charitable objectives are consistent with those of Vanderbilt University’s teaching and research programs. Learn more about our department at https://www.vanderbilt.edu/dar/
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Gift & Portfolio Management
- Work in seamless partnership with primary and secondary development officers, development operations, development leadership, and gift administration to manage a portfolio 3-6 gifts in execution mode with select top donors
- Support strategy led by the lead development officer with an emphasis on collaboration, donor centricity, and executing the gift and advancing the donor’s relationship
- Translate gift agreements and custom relationship plans into actionable plans with timelines, milestones, and accountability measures
- Monitor internal and external factors for success to ensure on-time deliverables and outcomes and proactively address risks, delays, and any misalignment
- Maintain a forward-looking view for each gift and donor—identify timely and enterprising opportunities to not only meet but exceed expectations that deepen relationships and support future gift opportunities
Donor Engagement
- Collaborate across Donor Engagement and Communications and Development teams to deliver high-touch, personalized experiences
- Provide exceptional external customer service with the portfolio’s donors and constituents in partnership with development officers and other university staff
- Lead the development and delivery of customized impact reports and additional communications that clearly demonstrate progress and outcomes
- Facilitate and gather storytelling and data collection related to the gift through collaboration across campus partners to craft innovative and compelling materials
Project Management, Coordination & Compliance
- Act as a project manager across stakeholders including academic units, finance, advancement, and university leadership by facilitating regular check-ins, clearing roadblocks and resolving barriers
- Ensure all gifts are administered in accordance with donor intent, university policies, and legal requirements—and meeting donor expectations for communication and progress updates
- Partner with Gift Administration and operational teams to monitor fund usage and compliance; maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to gift agreements and reporting obligations
- Provide one-stop coordination for preparation related to donor meetings, related events and other activities, and leadership briefings with relevant insights and materials
- Actively seek out process improvement opportunities, intentionality related to innovation by looking beyond higher education for ideas and inspiration, and contribute toward creation of effective and scalable efforts to support principal gift and donor activities
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Relationships:
This position has no supervisory responsibility; this position reports administratively and functionally to the Executive Director for Donor Relations.
Work Environment:
Hybrid role based in the Nashville, TN area – in the office approximately 1 day per week, or more depending on business needs.
Education and Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, is required.
Experience and Skills:
- Eight years of relevant work experience, or the equivalent, is required.
- Prefer experience within higher education and principal gift donor relations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Willingness and ability to connect and engage with constituents
- Confidentiality and discretion are a must
- Must have professional attitude, and exhibit considerable tact, persuasion, and judgement in interactions with internal and external constituents
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Affinity for mastering new computer programs, such as our CRM
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with all levels, including high-level executives
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to handle crisis situations and perform well under pressure
- Position requires flexibility to work nights and weekends when needed
Position Summary:
The Senior Director of Donor Engagement is a highly relational, executional focused role that ensures Vanderbilt University delivers fully on the intent, expectations, and outcomes associated with a select portfolio of transformative principal gifts. This role operates at the intersection of donor relations, project management, and internal coordination to provide a highly curated portfolio of donors with exceptional service, communications, engagement, and effective execution of donor’s gift intentions.
This position serves as central point of coordination between the donors, development officers, and cross-university partners to ensure alignment, maximize experiential opportunities, and facilitate top-notch institutional execution of eight, and nine-figure gifts.
As a high-level donor relations professional, this role will manage a portfolio of 3-6 complex, high-value gifts and donors secured within the past 1-2 years to meet expectations and drive outcomes. With a strong emphasis on service, this position facilitates success across all aspects of gift fulfillment—compliance, stewardship, reporting, and milestone delivery—executed with precision, transparency, and a high standard of care.
About the Work Unit:
The Department of Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) assists Vanderbilt University in securing the resources, both human and financial, that are required to achieve its mission and goals. The Department is responsible for the identification, cultivation, solicitation, and stewardship of individuals and organizations whose charitable objectives are consistent with those of Vanderbilt University’s teaching and research programs. Learn more about our department at https://www.vanderbilt.edu/dar/
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Gift & Portfolio Management
- Work in seamless partnership with primary and secondary development officers, development operations, development leadership, and gift administration to manage a portfolio 3-6 gifts in execution mode with select top donors
- Support strategy led by the lead development officer with an emphasis on collaboration, donor centricity, and executing the gift and advancing the donor’s relationship
- Translate gift agreements and custom relationship plans into actionable plans with timelines, milestones, and accountability measures
- Monitor internal and external factors for success to ensure on-time deliverables and outcomes and proactively address risks, delays, and any misalignment
- Maintain a forward-looking view for each gift and donor—identify timely and enterprising opportunities to not only meet but exceed expectations that deepen relationships and support future gift opportunities
Donor Engagement
- Collaborate across Donor Engagement and Communications and Development teams to deliver high-touch, personalized experiences
- Provide exceptional external customer service with the portfolio’s donors and constituents in partnership with development officers and other university staff
- Lead the development and delivery of customized impact reports and additional communications that clearly demonstrate progress and outcomes
- Facilitate and gather storytelling and data collection related to the gift through collaboration across campus partners to craft innovative and compelling materials
Project Management, Coordination & Compliance
- Act as a project manager across stakeholders including academic units, finance, advancement, and university leadership by facilitating regular check-ins, clearing roadblocks and resolving barriers
- Ensure all gifts are administered in accordance with donor intent, university policies, and legal requirements—and meeting donor expectations for communication and progress updates
- Partner with Gift Administration and operational teams to monitor fund usage and compliance; maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation related to gift agreements and reporting obligations
- Provide one-stop coordination for preparation related to donor meetings, related events and other activities, and leadership briefings with relevant insights and materials
- Actively seek out process improvement opportunities, intentionality related to innovation by looking beyond higher education for ideas and inspiration, and contribute toward creation of effective and scalable efforts to support principal gift and donor activities
- Other duties as assigned
Supervisory Relationships:
This position has no supervisory responsibility; this position reports administratively and functionally to the Executive Director for Donor Relations.
Work Environment:
Hybrid role based in the Nashville, TN area – in the office approximately 1 day per week, or more depending on business needs.
Education and Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree, or the equivalent, is required.
Experience and Skills:
- Eight years of relevant work experience, or the equivalent, is required.
- Prefer experience within higher education and principal gift donor relations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Willingness and ability to connect and engage with constituents
- Confidentiality and discretion are a must
- Must have professional attitude, and exhibit considerable tact, persuasion, and judgement in interactions with internal and external constituents
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word
- Affinity for mastering new computer programs, such as our CRM
- Demonstrated ability to work successfully with all levels, including high-level executives
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to handle crisis situations and perform well under pressure
- Position requires flexibility to work nights and weekends when needed
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Senior Director Regulatory Affairs Job Market in Tennessee
A snapshot from current Tennessee openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Oracle7
- Vanderbilt University5
- Alvarez & Marsal3
- Ankura Consulting2
- Community Health Systems2
Top Industries Hiring
- Consulting & Professional Services8
- Technology & Software8
- Healthcare & Medical Services4
- Retail3
- Accounting & Auditing2
What Tennessee Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in senior director regulatory affairs jobs across Tennessee.
- 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
Senior Director Regulatory Affairs Jobs in Tennessee: Frequently Asked Questions
How many senior director regulatory affairs jobs are there in Tennessee?
There are 32+ senior director regulatory affairs openings in Tennessee on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin. New positions post regularly as employers across Tennessee hire.
How much do senior director regulatory affairses make in Tennessee?
Senior director regulatory affairses in Tennessee earn a median of about $63,960 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $41,460 for the lowest 10% to over $117,250 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Tennessee cities have the most senior director regulatory affairs jobs?
Nashville, Brentwood, and Franklin have the most senior director regulatory affairs openings in Tennessee right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire senior director regulatory affairss in Tennessee?
Employers hiring senior director regulatory affairss in Tennessee include Oracle, Vanderbilt University, and Alvarez & Marsal, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote senior director regulatory affairs jobs in Tennessee?
Yes. About 28% of senior director regulatory affairs openings tied to Tennessee are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Tennessee metros.
How do I apply for senior director regulatory affairs jobs in Tennessee?
You can apply to senior director regulatory affairs jobs in Tennessee directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Tennessee location, then apply to each one that fits.
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