Associate Director, Regulatory Policy in Blackpool

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Job Function: Regulatory Affairs Group

Job Sub Function: Regulatory Affairs

Job Category: Professional

All Job Posting Locations: Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

DePuy Synthes is recruiting for an Associate Director, Regulatory Policy located in Zuchwil, Switzerland. Please note that this role is available across multiple countries and may be posted under different requisition numbers to comply with local requirements. While you are welcome to apply to any or all of the postings, we recommend focusing on the specific country(s) that align with your preferred location(s):

• Zuchwill, Switzerland - Requisition Number: R-074453
• Diegem, Belgium - Requisition Number: R-077643
• Blackpool or Leeds, UK - Requisition Number: R-077646
• MA RAYNHAM or FL PALM BEACH GARDENS or PA WEST CHESTER, US - Requisition Number: R-077651

The Associate Director, Regulatory Policy, Compliance/Policy provides leadership and subject‑matter expertise in regulatory policy and compliance, supporting the development, interpretation, and implementation of global and regional regulatory requirements. This role plays a key part in shaping regulatory policy positions, ensuring consistent compliance, and enabling informed decision‑making across the organization. The position partners closely with Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Legal, and business stakeholders to proactively manage regulatory risk and support sustainable business operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead regulatory policy and compliance activities, ensuring alignment with applicable global, regional, and local regulatory requirements.
• Interpret evolving regulatory policies and guidance and assess impact on products, processes, and business strategies.
• Develop and maintain internal regulatory policies, standards, and guidance documents.
• Provide expert regulatory policy advice to cross‑functional stakeholders, including Regulatory Affairs, Quality, and business leaders.
• Support regulatory inspections, audits, and assessments related to policy and compliance topics.
• Monitor regulatory trends and emerging requirements, proactively identifying risks and opportunities.
• Partner with global and regional teams to drive consistent application of regulatory policies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen regulatory compliance and governance frameworks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Regulatory Affairs, Life Sciences, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline (required).
• Advanced degree or professional certification in Regulatory Affairs or Compliance (preferred).

Experience and Skills:

Required:

• Typically 8-10 years of progressive experience in regulatory affairs, regulatory policy, or compliance within a regulated industry.
• Strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks and policy development.
• Experience interpreting regulations and translating requirements into practical guidance.
• Proven ability to influence and advise senior stakeholders on regulatory policy matters.

Preferred:

• Experience in medical devices, healthcare, or other highly regulated industries.
• Exposure to regulatory inspections, audits, or authority interactions.
• Experience working in a global or matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success driving regulatory or compliance process improvements.
• Familiarity with US, EU MDR, China and other major international regulatory frameworks.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and documentation skills.

Other requirements:

• Language: English required; additional European languages preferred.
• Travel: Limited; occasional international travel as needed.
• Certifications: RAC or equivalent preferred but not required.

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