Director, Regulatory Affairs, EMC/Robotics
IQVIA
Compliance / Regulatory
Washington, DC, USA
USD 107,800-300,400 / year
Posted on Jan 7, 2026
MCRA is part of IQVIA MedTech. As a trusted CRO and advisory partner, IQVIA MedTech and MCRA deliver integrated lifecycle solutions for the medical device and diagnostics industry. Together, we support innovation from concept to commercialization, offering expertise in regulatory strategy, clinical trial design and execution, market access, and post-market optimization. Our teams combine deep therapeutic knowledge with advanced data and technology to help clients make smarter decisions and thrive in the market. Join our team to help shape the future of MedTech.
Overview
The Director, Regulatory Affairs, EMC/Robotics will be a critical team member supporting regulatory strategy and submissions for Robotics and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) clientele. The primary roles and responsibilities include managing the development of regulatory submissions, development of overall regulatory strategy, communicating with regulatory bodies and clients. The Director will also manage various personnel during various projects, as well as act as a mentor and trainer for junior employees.
Responsibilities and Duties
Develop and execute regulatory services for client companies, including however not limited to:
Regulatory Submissions (e.g., 510(k), IDE, PMA, IND, BLA, & IND, Technical Documentation, STED, CERs)
Regulatory Strategy, Analysis & Development
Design, Review & Implement Pre-Clinical Testing
Manage Regulatory Affairs staff, facilitate professional development and ensure regulatory projects are completed in an accurate and timely manner.
Lead/manage business development functions to secure new clients and projects.
Develop project and departmental budgets and timelines, as required.
Work directly with client companies and/or regulatory bodies without oversight.
Provide project leadership while maintaining sole relationship with client companies.
Lead people development projects, working alongside team managers, as required.
Work collaboratively with other MCRA departments, including clinical, RHEMA, and quality assurance.
Work with other department heads and executive management to guide progress and development of the regulatory department and company, as required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Education: Bachelor’s degree in a scientific, engineering, or regulatory discipline; MS or PhD preferred.
Experience: Minimum ten years of experience in Regulatory Affairs related to development of medical devices, drugs and/or biologics, developing regulatory deliverables and submissions. Work experience must include project management and/or managerial experience.
- Required: Experience in Robotics and Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
- Exposure to navigation systems or navigation instruments within robotics
- Experience with a robotics start-up is a plus
Other:
An understanding of clinical research and data analysis is required.
Possesses US and/or International regulatory experience/fluency with regulations (e.g., FDA, Notified Body, ISO 13485).
Domain-specific regulatory expertise in a therapeutic area or other MCRA areas of regulatory and scientific expertise.
Understanding of your team's regulatory landscape, including the breadth of services, how they interact, and how data flows between deliverables.
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work individually, within a multi-disciplinary team, as well as with external partners and vendors.
Possesses strong written, including medical/technical writing, and verbal communication and presentation skills.
Possesses an understanding of engineering and a biological background to assist with pre-clinical and clinical strategies and is able to effectively communicate these strategies to internal team members and clients.
Able to creatively think through potential solutions and put the solution skillfully on paper.
Strong research, analytical, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Strong professionalism with customer relations and managing client relationships.
Ability to lead a team effectively, mentor junior team members, and is accountable for team reaching target utilization, as required.
Able to lead multiple projects with competing deadlines; takes initiative and ownership of results; demonstrates a high-level of self-accountability.
Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines while working independently.
PC/Technical skills- MS Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Must be punctual, polished, and professional.
Effective interpersonal skills: shows confidence with subject matter and “calm under pressure” approach and style.
Knowledge and experience utilizing research evidence and providing statistical analysis is advantageous.
IQVIA is a leading global provider of clinical research services, commercial insights and healthcare intelligence to the life sciences and healthcare industries. We create intelligent connections to accelerate the development and commercialization of innovative medical treatments to help improve patient outcomes and population health worldwide. Learn more at https://jobs.iqvia.com
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The potential base pay range for this role, when annualized, is $107,800.00 - $300,400.00. The actual base pay offered may vary based on a number of factors including job-related qualifications such as knowledge, skills, education, and experience; location; and/or schedule (full or part-time). Dependent on the position offered, incentive plans, bonuses, and/or other forms of compensation may be offered, in addition to a range of health and welfare and/or other benefits.