Remote Senior Global Regulatory Scientist – Mexico

ICON Clinical Research; México; Remote; MXN 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Various annual leave entitlements

Health insurance offerings

Retirement planning offerings

Global Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

ICON Clinical Research is seeking a Senior Global Regulatory Scientist to provide high-level regulatory and scientific expertise to support global development strategies and submissions. The role is home-based in Mexico, with travel approx. 10% for health authority meetings and cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead global regulatory strategies, author regulatory documents, interpret evolving regulations, and mentor colleagues to ensure high-quality outcomes across clinical programmes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline or healthcare field.
• Extensive experience in regulatory affairs or regulatory science within pharma, biotech, or CRO environments.
• Strong knowledge of global clinical development regulations (FDA, EMA, ICH) and regional requirements.
• Excellent scientific, analytical, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to integrate complex data into regulatory positions.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Proven experience interacting with health authorities and leading cross-functional regulatory projects.
• Willingness to travel as required (approximately 10%)

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of global regulatory strategies for clinical programmes, including plans for key health authority interactions and milestones.
• Author and review complex regulatory documents such as clinical trial applications, briefing books, and major submission components.
• Interpret evolving global regulations, guidelines, and precedents, and advise teams on implications for programme design and execution.
• Provide strategic input into clinical development plans, risk management strategies, and labeling considerations.
• Represent regulatory functions in sponsor and health authority meetings, ensuring clear, scientifically robust communication.
• Mentor junior regulatory colleagues and contribute to internal best practices, templates, and knowledge-sharing initiatives.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Regulatory strategy

Regulatory submissions

Cross-functional leadership

Scientific analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/healthcare

Job description

ICON Clinical Research is seeking a Senior Global Regulatory Scientist to provide high-level regulatory and scientific expertise to support global development strategies and submissions. The role is home-based in Mexico, with travel approx. 10% for health authority meetings and cross-functional collaboration.

You will lead global regulatory strategies, author regulatory documents, interpret evolving regulations, and mentor colleagues to ensure high-quality outcomes across clinical programmes.