Director, Global Regulatory Strategy & Scientific Policy

EMD Serono, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

EMD Serono, Inc. in Washington, DC, seeks a Director, US Regulatory and Scientific Policy to shape the regulatory environment for innovative medicines.

You will monitor policy trends, provide strategic insights to product teams, and engage regulators, trade associations, and other stakeholders to advance science-based policy. The role sits at the crossroads of science and policy, requiring strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with FDA or health authorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, healthcare, public health, policy, regulatory affairs, legal studies, or related field with substantial relevant experience.
• Advanced degree strongly preferred (MS, PharmD, PhD, MD, MPH, JD, or equivalent).
• 5+ years in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, regulatory, policy, government, consulting, or related fields.

Responsibilities

• Monitor evolving regulatory, legislative, scientific, and healthcare policy developments.
• Provide strategic policy analysis and actionable recommendations to product teams and senior management.
• Advise development teams on regulatory opportunities, pathways, policy risks, and innovative approaches.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Policy analysis

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory intelligence

Regulatory science

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's in biological sciences or related field

MS/PhD/MD/JD/MPH preferred

Job description

EMD Serono, Inc. in Washington, DC, seeks a Director, US Regulatory and Scientific Policy to shape the regulatory environment for innovative medicines.

You will monitor policy trends, provide strategic insights to product teams, and engage regulators, trade associations, and other stakeholders to advance science-based policy. The role sits at the crossroads of science and policy, requiring strong communication, cross-functional collaboration, and experience with FDA or health authorities.