Surrogacy Regulation Director – Principal Officer

Cpl; Dublin; On-site; EUR 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority (AHRRA) is recruiting a Director of Surrogacy to oversee the regulation of surrogacy arrangements in Ireland and to implement the new Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024. The role leads regulatory operations, coordinates cross‑government engagement, and ensures high standards of safety, ethics and accountability for all stakeholders.

You will guide policy development, ensure transparent decision-making and lead a multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Significant senior level experience in service regulation, public administration, health policy, legal practice, or related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex statutory implementation, regulatory operations, or oversight of clinical or legal processes.
• Good understanding of assisted human reproduction, family law, or health-sector governance.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage high-stakes operational environments.
• Excellent judgement, analytical capability, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent skills in the compilation and presentation of data and/or research.
• Exceptional communication skills with stakeholders, Government Departments, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the regulation of surrogacy arrangements and establish the regulatory framework.
• Lead the end-to-end establishment, operationalisation, and oversight of surrogacy regulation under the Act.
• Ensure transparent decision-making and fair procedures in all regulatory actions.
• Contribute to policy development and information sharing on surrogacy and assisted human reproduction.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Public administration

Health policy

Legal practice

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Decision making

Team leadership

Governance

Job description

The Assisted Human Reproduction Regulatory Authority (AHRRA) is recruiting a Director of Surrogacy to oversee the regulation of surrogacy arrangements in Ireland and to implement the new Health (Assisted Human Reproduction) Act 2024. The role leads regulatory operations, coordinates cross‑government engagement, and ensures high standards of safety, ethics and accountability for all stakeholders.

You will guide policy development, ensure transparent decision-making and lead a multidisciplinary