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Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs

Waltham, MA · On-site

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Role Summary The Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs serves as a visionary leader who shapes long‑term program regulatory strategy, collaborates on regulatory functional strategy, and drives ...

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How much do regulatory executive jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for regulatory executive in the United States is $93,552.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $58,000.00 and $120,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a regulatory executive?

Regulatory Executives are professionals who ensure that companies comply with all relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards, especially in sectors like pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and finance. They are responsible for interpreting regulatory requirements, preparing and submitting documentation to regulatory agencies, and keeping the organization updated on policy changes. Their work helps companies avoid legal issues, maintain good standing with regulatory bodies, and bring products or services to market safely and legally. Regulatory Executives often collaborate with legal, quality assurance, and product development teams to achieve compliance goals.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a regulatory executive?

To thrive as a Regulatory Executive, you need a solid background in regulatory affairs, compliance management, and industry-specific regulations, often supported by a relevant degree and experience. Familiarity with regulatory submission systems, document management tools, and certifications such as RAC (Regulatory Affairs Certification) are typically required. Strong attention to detail, effective communication, and problem-solving skills set top performers apart in this role. These skills ensure that organizations remain compliant with regulations, avoid legal risks, and successfully navigate complex approval processes.

What are some common challenges faced by regulatory executives when coordinating with cross-functional teams?

Regulatory Executives often collaborate closely with departments like R&D, marketing, quality assurance, and legal to ensure compliance with industry regulations. A common challenge is aligning diverse teams around evolving regulatory requirements and tight submission deadlines, which can require proactive communication and organizational skills. Balancing the need for regulatory compliance with business objectives, while managing stakeholders with differing priorities, is also a frequent part of the role. Building strong relationships and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of regulations can help Regulatory Executives navigate these challenges effectively.

What is the difference between Regulatory Executive vs Regulatory Specialist?

AspectRegulatory ExecutiveRegulatory Specialist
CredentialsBachelor's degree in life sciences, regulatory affairs, or related field; certifications like RAC are commonBachelor's or master's in life sciences; certifications like RAC or RAPS often preferred
Work EnvironmentCorporate offices, pharmaceutical or biotech companies, regulatory agenciesRegulatory departments within similar industries, consulting firms, or government agencies
Employer & Industry UsageUsed in pharmaceutical, biotech, medical device companies, and regulatory bodiesCommon in similar sectors, often supporting regulatory compliance and submissions

The Regulatory Executive and Regulatory Specialist roles share similar educational backgrounds and work environments, often within the pharmaceutical and biotech industries. The main difference lies in scope and seniority, with the Regulatory Executive typically holding a more strategic or managerial position, while the Regulatory Specialist focuses on technical compliance and documentation tasks.

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Infographic showing various Regulatory Executive job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 11% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $93,552 per year, or $45 per hour.

Executive Director, Regulatory Strategy

San Diego, CA • On-site

Neurocrine Biosciences, Inc.
Biotechnology Research and Development • 1 - 5K employees
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$159K - $210K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

Who We Are:
At Neurocrine Biosciences, we pride ourselves on having a strong, inclusive, and positive culture based on our shared purpose and values. We know what it takes to be great, and we are as passionate about our people as we are about our purpose - to relieve suffering for people with great needs.
What We Do:
Neurocrine Biosciences is a leading neuroscience-focused, biopharmaceutical company with a simple purpose: to relieve suffering for people with great needs. We are dedicated to discovering and developing life-changing treatments for patients with under-addressed neurological, neuroendocrine and neuropsychiatric disorders. The company's diverse portfolio includes FDA-approved treatments for tardive dyskinesia, chorea associated with Huntington's disease, classic congenital adrenal hyperplasia, endometriosis* and uterine fibroids,* as well as a robust pipeline including multiple compounds in mid- to late-phase clinical development across our core therapeutic areas. For three decades, we have applied our unique insight into neuroscience and the interconnections between brain and body systems to treat complex conditions. We relentlessly pursue medicines to ease the burden of debilitating diseases and disorders because you deserve brave science. For more information, visit neurocrine.com, and follow the company on LinkedIn, X and Facebook. (*in collaboration with AbbVie)
About the Role:
The Executive Director, Regulatory Strategy - Endocrinology is a senior regulatory leader responsible for shaping and driving global regulatory strategy across Neurocrine's Endocrinology pipeline, spanning early development through commercialization. This leader will oversee regulatory strategy for programs in rare endocrine disorders and obesity and will directly lead a team of three regulatory professionals.
This role requires a highly strategic, scientifically grounded, and commercially savvy regulatory executive who can integrate complex development considerations, safety signals, and evolving regulatory requirements into clear, value-maximizing strategies. The Executive Director will serve as a key voice at senior leadership tables, influencing cross-functional decisions to optimize regulatory pathways, accelerate development timelines, and enhance long-term commercial value.
Your Contributions (include, but are not limited to):
Strategic Regulatory Leadership
  • Leads the development and execution of innovative, global regulatory strategies across early- and late-stage Endocrinology programs, including rare and obesity indications
  • Integrates scientific, clinical, safety, and commercial considerations to build cohesive regulatory roadmaps from first-in-human through post-marketing lifecycle management
  • Provides guidance on complex regulatory issues to cross-functional teams and senior management, ensuring broad understanding of the benefits and risks of different regulatory strategies
  • Advises on translating regulatory requirements into differentiated strategy and business opportunity
  • Serves as a senior regulatory voice in discussions involving safety signals, benefit-risk assessment, and strategic response planning

Cross-Functional Influence & Commercial Value Creation
  • Partners closely with Clinical Development, Safety, Commercial, CMC, Quality, and Legal to ensure aligned and value-generating regulatory strategies
  • Operates as a strategic thought partner to senior leaders, contributing to high-level portfolio and commercial decision-making
  • Builds consensus by presenting compelling, data-driven cases for strategic direction, negotiating persuasively, and addressing disagreements constructively
  • Coaches teams in making timely, high-quality decisions that appropriately balance uncertainty with the need for decisive action

People Leadership & Organizational Development
  • Leads and develops a team of three regulatory strategists, fostering accountability, growth, and high performance
  • Demonstrates a consistent record of developing talent through informal mentorship and direct supervisory relationships
  • Cultivates a workforce through hiring, promotion, and staff development aligned with current and emerging talent needs
  • Champions ethical professional behavior and creates conditions for a productive, respectful, and inclusive work environment

Governance & Compliance
  • Ensures compliance with global regulatory requirements across assigned programs
  • Guides teams in navigating regulatory ambiguity while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and compliance
  • Contributes to broader regulatory leadership initiatives and enterprise governance forums as needed
Requirements:
Typical Experience or Education
  • BS/BA degree in a life science AND BS/BA degree and 17+ years relevant biopharma and/or regulatory experience including previous leadership experience OR
  • Master's degree preferred AND 15+ years of related experience as note above OR
  • PhD AND 12+ years of related experience

Common Knowledge & Skills
  • Proven leadership abilities, including the ability to influence across functions & levels in an organization; skilled diplomat
  • Demonstrated ability to build consensus by presenting a compelling case for ideas, negotiating persuasively, and addressing disagreements constructively
  • Successfully manages ambiguity & uncertainty in decision-making
  • Track record of successfully leveraging relationships with other companies, trade associations, and government-industry coalitions to advance an organization's interests
  • Demonstrated record of developing talent through informal mentorship and direct supervisory relationships
  • Cultivates a workforce through hiring, promotion, and staff development that is well-aligned with current and emerging talent needs
  • Champions ethical professional behavior; creates conditions for a productive and respectful work environment
  • Exceptional interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills, possessing an ethos of accountability
  • Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements

Job Specific Knowledge & Qualifications
  • Extensive experience developing regulatory strategy across early and commercial stages of development
  • Experience supporting or maintaining commercial products, with strong understanding of lifecycle management and post-marketing regulatory strategy
  • Deep understanding of regulatory strategy within rare disease and/or obesity markets strongly preferred
  • Ability to synthesize scientific, clinical, safety, and business inputs into cohesive regulatory strategy
  • Experience across diverse therapeutic modalities (e.g., antibodies, peptides, small molecules) is preferred
  • Strong presentation and communication skills, with the ability to convey complex regulatory strategy to audiences of varying sophistication
  • Demonstrated expertise in FDA regulatory frameworks and evolving regulatory policy landscape

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Neurocrine Biosciences is an EEO/Disability/Vets employer.
We are committed to building a workplace of belonging, respect, and empowerment, and we recognize there are a variety of ways to meet our requirements. We are looking for the best candidate for the job and encourage you to apply even if your experience or qualifications don't line up to exactly what we have outlined in the job description.
The annual base salary we reasonably expect to pay is $252,500.00-$344,000.00. Individual pay decisions depend on various factors, such as primary work location, complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. In addition, this position offers an annual bonus with a target of 35% of the earned base salary and eligibility to participate in our equity based long term incentive program. Benefits offered include a retirement savings plan (with company match), paid vacation, holiday and personal days, paid caregiver/parental and medical leave, and health benefits to include medical, prescription drug, dental and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

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