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Regulatory Strategy Senior Director - Remote

10+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 27, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Remote Education: B.Sc./ M.Sc./ M.Pharm/ B.Pharm/ Life Sciences Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

Regulatory Strategy Senior Director – Remote
Location: Remote, District of Columbia, USA
Job Type: Full-time | Category: Clinical Research | Fully Remote


Join Thermo Fisher Scientific and Lead Strategic Regulatory Innovation

Thermo Fisher Scientific empowers scientific innovation that transforms global healthcare. Our Clinical Research Services (CRS) team, supporting the PPD® clinical research portfolio, delivers high-caliber expertise to accelerate drug development and bring life-changing therapies to market. Operating across 100+ countries, we offer laboratory, digital, and decentralized clinical trial solutions to address the world’s most challenging health needs.

We are seeking a Regulatory Strategy Senior Director to provide expert strategic guidance across regulatory pathways, drug development programs, and client portfolios. This is a fully remote role based in the United States.


Key Responsibilities:

As Senior Director, Regulatory Strategy, you will lead complex regulatory initiatives and advise clients on optimal product development strategies:

  • Define regulatory pathways and strategies to optimize investigational product development.

  • Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) collaborating with cross-functional teams on target product profiles, strategic program assessments, clinical development plans, and integrated development plans.

  • Provide strategic oversight for regulatory interactions, including pre-IND, Type B/C/D meetings, and submissions such as INDs, NDAs, and BLAs.

  • Establish central regulatory messaging and essential milestones to support approval of investigational and marketed products.

  • Offer senior-level guidance to the Strategic Development Consulting team, improving workflows and delivering innovative client solutions.

  • Interface with regulatory agencies and clients at an expert level, representing PPD Strategic Development Consulting in advisory discussions.

  • Support business development by expanding the portfolio of regulatory and cross-functional consulting projects.

  • Participate in thought leadership initiatives, staying current with regulatory guidelines, SOPs, and best practices.


Required Qualifications:

  • Advanced degree (PhD, PharmD, MD, MS) in a science-related field (e.g., Chemistry, Cellular or Molecular Biology, Pharmaceutics, Process Engineering) preferred.

  • Minimum 10+ years of product development and strategic regulatory experience in the pharmaceutical industry, with a proven record of career advancement.

  • Extensive knowledge of U.S. regulatory requirements and successful Health Authority negotiations; global regulatory expertise is a strong advantage.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead multiple complex projects and coordinate Subject Matter Experts.

  • Strong understanding of the full drug development lifecycle.

  • Experience as a consultant strongly preferred.

  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, with a record of working effectively in matrixed teams.


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience advising on regulatory strategy for multiple therapeutic areas.

  • Familiarity with integrated development plans, portfolio management, and strategic consulting services.

  • Strong business development acumen in regulatory consulting.


Compensation and Benefits:

  • Estimated salary: $200,000 – $210,000 per year

  • Variable annual bonus based on performance

  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid parental leave, life and disability insurance

  • Retirement programs including competitive 401(k) plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

  • Paid time off: Minimum 120 hours PTO, plus 10 holidays annually

For full benefits details: Thermo Fisher Total Rewards


Experience Level: Senior / Executive – 10+ years in pharmaceutical product development and strategic regulatory leadership, with extensive experience advising clients on U.S. and global regulatory pathways.


Why Thermo Fisher Scientific:

  • Lead global projects that transform healthcare and patient outcomes

  • Collaborate with top-tier scientific and regulatory experts

  • Flexible remote work culture with emphasis on work-life balance

  • Opportunities for professional growth, thought leadership, and business development


Apply Now to join a global leader in regulatory strategy, innovation, and life-changing scientific solutions. Contribute to accelerating drug development while shaping the future of clinical research.