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Director, Regulatory Affairs

United States - Illinois - Abbott Park💼 Full-time💰 $171,300–$171,300🗓 2026-09-28

Core

Lead cross-business regulatory initiatives, influence changing regulations, and manage domestic and international regulatory information to ensure compliance and strategic alignment.

Role type

Director, Regulatory Affairs (Strategy & Leadership)

Builds

Corporate regulatory strategies, consensus on regulatory positions, and cross-business regulatory councils

Domain

Healthcare (Medical Devices, Diagnostics, Nutritionals, Pharmaceuticals)

Deliverable

dashboards & analysis

Required skills

Regulatory policy development, stakeholder negotiation, strategic planning, risk-benefit analysis, cross-functional leadership, regulatory document writing, industry association engagement

Preferred skills

Advanced degree (MS/PhD/Law), experience in quality assurance or R&D, scientific background (biology, chemistry, engineering)

Technologies

Regulatory databases, compliance management systems

Responsibilities

Lead cross-business regulatory council and committees; draft and submit responses to regulatory agencies; anticipate emerging regulatory issues and develop solutions; advise management on regulatory risk-benefit; participate in developing new regulations and standards; mentor less-experienced staff

Seniority

Director, strategic leadership with 1 direct report

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