Director of Regulatory Affairs

AF2533
  • €95,000 - 110,000
  • Athenry, Republic of Ireland
  • Full Time

Director of Regulatory Affairs - Global NPD

About Your New Employer

  • Join a pioneering company specializing in health, wellness, and innovative technologies, growing their portfolio globally.
  • Work at the forefront of product innovation with a collaborative, cross-functional team influencing every stage of product development—concept to commercialization.
  • Be part of a company renowned for market leadership, a diverse product range, and a strong focus on compliance and quality.

About Your New Job

As the Director of Regulatory Affairs - Global NPD, you will:

  • Own the regulatory and clinical strategy for a global portfolio, including nutritional/dietary supplements, cosmetics, medical devices, and water technologies.
  • Define and execute regulatory pathways (e.g., FDA, EU MDR/CE, global frameworks) for each product category, ensuring compliance from concept through to launch.
  • Prepare and submit global regulatory dossiers; manage claims substantiation, clinical evidence planning, and the work of external regulatory consultants.
  • Oversee all correspondence with regulatory authorities, coordinate responses, and maintain submission timelines to support successful commercialization.
  • Establish claims and labeling standards, review artwork and packaging for compliance, and align marketing with defensible product claims.
  • Lead 2-3 direct reports and external consultants, ensuring regulatory feasibility is embedded in business decision-making.

What Skills You Need

  • Strong scientific or clinical background (advanced degree preferred).
  • 10+ years’ regulatory experience across multiple product categories.
  • Demonstrated experience with:
    • Multi-market dietary supplement and/or cosmetic regulations.
    • FDA device submissions (including 510(k)), EU MDR/CE Mark.
  • Experience with ISO9001:2015, ISO22716, GMP CFR 111, ISO13485.
  • Hands-on experience managing regulatory submissions and direct interface with authorities.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a global team, adapt to priorities, and thrive in a dynamic environment.
  • Willingness to travel up to 10% internationally.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunity to lead regulatory strategy on a global scale with innovative, market-leading products
  • Development and progression as part of a results-driven and supportive international team

What's Next

Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call me, Alan Fitzpatrick, on +353 21 4847136. If the job isn’t quite right but you are looking for something similar, please get in touch. We also have multiple Temp, FTC, and Contract jobs available.

Alan Fitzpatrick Executive Recruitment Consultant – Life Sciences & Engineering

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Reasonable Accommodations

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