Director, International Regulatory Affairs

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Director, International Regulatory Affairs based in United States. This senior leadership role will shape global regulatory strategy for an innovative healthcare portfolio focused on advancing early cancer detection. You will lead international commercialization efforts across Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, and the UK, helping bring complex diagnostic technologies to patients worldwide. The position combines strategic leadership, regulatory expertise, executive influence, and hands-on oversight of critical submissions and product registrations. You will partner with senior leaders across R&D, Clinical, Quality, Manufacturing, and Commercial functions to embed regulatory considerations into business and portfolio decisions. The role also offers the opportunity to influence evolving regulatory policy and represent the organization through industry forums and global regulatory working groups. As a global-facing leader, you will help strengthen regulatory capabilities, modernize processes, and develop the next generation of regulatory talent. The position is ideal for an accomplished regulatory professional who thrives in complex, highly regulated environments and can balance innovation, compliance, and business priorities. Define and oversee global regulatory strategies for the product portfolio, ensuring alignment with business priorities, regulatory requirements, and international commercialization objectives. Lead regulatory strategy for commercialization across key international markets, including the EU, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and UK. Direct the development, preparation, review, and execution of international regulatory submissions, product registrations, approvals, and lifecycle activities. Establish filing strategies, submission plans, timelines, dependencies, governance processes, and post-approval activities required to support international market expansion. Partner with executive leadership and cross-functional teams across R&D, Quality, Clinical, Commercial, and Manufacturing to integrate regulatory considerations into portfolio and enterprise decision-making. Maintain readiness for regulatory inspections, audits, health authority interactions, and high-level regulatory negotiations across global markets. Monitor international regulatory developments and policy changes, assess potential business impact, and develop proactive organizational responses. Oversee regional regulatory records, registrations, commitments, and submission systems, including applicable European, Middle Eastern, and other international regulatory databases. Influence regulatory policy and industry standards through participation in professional forums, standards bodies, and regulatory working groups. Champion regulatory transformation initiatives involving digital enablement, automation, process modernization, and improved enterprise regulatory systems. Prepare executive-level regulatory materials, presentations, and recommendations to support portfolio decisions and strategic business priorities. Develop regulatory talent and contribute to building a strong, future-ready global regulatory organization. Support additional strategic initiatives and cross-functional priorities as business and regulatory needs evolve. Requirements: Advanced degree in molecular biology, genomics, diagnostics, or a closely related discipline; a PhD is preferred. 15+ years of relevant regulatory affairs or industry experience, with alternative experience thresholds based on advanced degree level. Demonstrated success leading enterprise-level regulatory strategies and high-impact submissions, particularly within international diagnostics or medical device commercialization. Extensive experience engaging with senior leaders at global regulatory agencies and influencing international regulatory policy. Strong knowledge of internatio