Director, Regulatory Affairs – Americas & ANZ Job at ResMed

Director, Regulatory Affairs – Americas & ANZ

ResMed

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

154000.00 - 230000.00 USD / Year

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Job Description:

As Director Regulatory Affairs (Americas & ANZ), you set and lead the regulatory strategy for the Americas (US, Ca & Latin America) & ANZ regions, enabling commercial growth & innovation, geographic expansion, and manufacturing/supply‑chain transformations while ensuring rigorous compliance with global and regional regulations. You serve as the senior RA business partner to executive leadership, drive proactive regulatory planning, and ensure that regulatory realities are embedded in business strategy across Revenue, Marketing, Operations, Supply‑Chain in close collaboration with Quality, legal and other regional & global RA leaders. Your role requires deep knowledge of medical device regulations in the US as well as a strong emphasis on strategic leadership, and hands-on execution across submissions, labelling and risk management processes.

Job Responsibility:

Define and lead the Regulatory Affairs roadmap for Americas in alignment with global corporate strategy and regional Revenue ambitions
Represent Regulatory Affairs in regional leadership, commercial planning and strategic cross-functional meetings including but not limited to Revenue, Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, Quality, Legal
Lead strategic high-complexity/ high-risk regulatory projects
Active member of the RA Leadership Team fostering collaboration and contributing to build the future of the Regulatory Affairs function
Oversee the preparation & submission of regulatory filings (including both product & facility licensing/registration) within Americas for all class and type of Products
Anticipate regulatory trends and shifts (US, Canada, LATAM, ANZ), shape proactive strategies (policy monitoring, engagement with regulators, participation in industry associations), influence external regulatory landscape as appropriate
Drive global-to-regional alignment: ensure Americas regulatory approach aligns with global RA standards while adapting to local market needs
propose harmonization initiatives for labeling, documentation, submission processes across region
Ensure robust compliance framework for Americas: audit readiness (MDSAP, ISO 13485, FDA QMS compliance), risk management, regulatory intelligence dissemination, crisis readiness (e.g., regulatory actions, recalls)
Build, mentor and develop the Americas + ANZ RA organization: talent development, performance management, succession planning, ensure adequate skills and capacity to meet strategic demands
Serve as primary liaison with regulatory authorities (FDA, Health Canada, LATAM authorities) for major regulatory interactions, pre‑submission meetings, escalations, and to build trust and reputation of ResMed as compliance‑driven organization
Oversee budget, resources, external consultants/vendors for regulatory projects in Americas & ANZ

Requirements:

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Regulatory Affairs or equivalent
advanced/regulatory certification (e.g., RAC) highly desirable
Minimum 10 years of regulatory affairs experience in medical devices (Class II/III, SaMD, combination products), with significant experience in Americas markets (US, Canada, LATAM)
At least 3–5 years in a leadership role managing regulatory teams and interfacing with cross-functional business stakeholders
Deep knowledge of MD regulatory frameworks: FDA (21 CFR, QSR), Health Canada, ISO 13485/MDSAP, LATAM device regulations — demonstrated ability to navigate complex, multi‑jurisdictional regulatory environments
Strategic mindset and business acumen: ability to translate business goals into regulatory strategy, balance compliance and commercial objectives, drive enterprise‑level initiatives
Excellent stakeholder management, communication, influencing, and negotiation skills (internal leadership, external authorities, business partners)
Fluent in English, with Spanish and/or Portuguese strongly preferred for LATAM coverage
Willingness to travel across Americas region
flexible to address regulatory or business needs globally as required
Strategic vision & foresight — anticipates regulatory trends, positions the company proactively
Executive presence — represents RA in senior leadership forums, builds credibility with regulators and internal stakeholders
Collaborative leadership — fosters cross-functional alignment, builds influence without direct authority across functions
Risk-based judgment & integrity — ensures patient safety and compliance while enabling business growth
Talent development & mentorship — builds a high-performing RA organization, develops skills, succession planning
Change management & resilience — leads through regulatory changes, business expansions, organizational transformations

What we offer:

comprehensive medical, vision, dental, and life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance, sleep care management, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), commuter benefits, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and tuition assistance
Flexible Time Off (FTO), receive 11 paid holidays plus 3 floating days and are eligible for 14 weeks of primary caregiver or two weeks of secondary caregiver leave when welcoming new family members

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Remote work

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Director, Regulatory Affairs – Americas & ANZ

ResMed

Location:
United States

Category:
IT - Administration

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

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Job Posted:
February 18, 2026

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