Vice President, Regulatory Strategy

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lead regulatory initiatives

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

High-profile regulatory strategies

Cross-selling support from BusinessDev

Global regulatory engagement

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Vice President, Regulatory Strategy to guide regulatory direction and submissions across global programs in a remote setting. This senior leader will partner with internal teams and external stakeholders to drive high-impact strategies for approvals and growth.

The ideal candidate brings deep regulatory expertise, strong agency relationships, and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of regulatory experience in pharmaceuticals, CROs, or biotech.
• 7+ years in management within a regulatory affairs department.
• Experience with regulatory submissions in the US and/or Europe.
• Proven track record of successful FDA IND applications and product approvals.
• Familiarity with financial management in a regulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans aligned with organizational goals and revenue targets
• Participate in the development of evaluation criteria and oversight techniques
• Consult on clinical trial regulations and maintain expert knowledge
• Build strong relationships with regulatory agencies such as the FDA and EMA
• Lead preparation of regulatory strategies and client interactions
• Provide guidance to clients and management to support revenue growth
• Collaborate with Business Development to enhance service offerings

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Leadership

Regulatory submissions

FDA/EMA liaison

Education

BS/MS in science

PharmD or PhD preferred

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Vice President, Regulatory Strategy to join the team of a leader in the Pharmaceuticals & Biotech space.

This senior leadership role will shape regulatory direction across complex development programs and client engagements. The position will partner closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to advance high-impact strategies that support submissions, approvals, and business growth. The ideal candidate will bring deep regulatory expertise, strong agency relationships, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams in a highly regulated global environment.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $180,000 – $220,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic plans aligned with organizational goals and revenue targets
• Participate in the development of evaluation criteria and oversight techniques
• Consult on clinical trial regulations and maintain expert knowledge
• Build strong relationships with regulatory agencies such as the FDA and EMA
• Lead preparation of regulatory strategies and client interactions
• Provide guidance to clients and management to support revenue growth
• Collaborate with Business Development to enhance service offerings

Qualifications

• BS or MS in a science-related field; PharmD or PhD preferred
• 15+ years of regulatory experience in pharmaceuticals, CROs, or biotech
• 7+ years in management within a regulatory affairs department
• Experience with regulatory submissions in the US and/or Europe
• Proven track record of successful FDA IND applications and product approvals
• Familiarity with financial management in a regulatory setting

Benefits

• Opportunity to lead and innovate within Regulatory Affairs
• Engagement with multidisciplinary collaborations
• Involvement with high‑profile regulatory strategies
• Support from Business Development in cross‑selling services
• Work with top‑tier regulatory agencies internationally

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.