Director, Regulatory Affairs

Company: West Pharmaceutical Services
Location: Exton
Posted on: November 29, 2025

Job Description:

This is a hybrid position requiring the team member to be onsite a minimum of 3 days per week. No relocation is provided for this opportunity. At West, we’re a dedicated team that is connected by a purpose to improve patient lives that has been at the center of our Company for more than a century. Our story began when Herman O. West solved the problem of supplying penicillin in mass quantities to the US Government during World War 2. Through our work to deliver thousands of life-saving and life-enhancing injectable medicines to millions of patients daily, West’s indelible mark on the healthcare industry has just begun. A name started our story. How will yours help write our future? There’s no better place to join an inclusive community of professionals with opportunities for lifelong learning, growth and development. Supported by benefit programs, we empower the physical, mental, emotional and financial health of our team members and their families. We believe in giving back to help those in need in the communities where we live and work. And are equally committed to creating a healthier environment and planet through our sustainability efforts. Job Summary The Director of Regulatory Affairs provides strategic leadership and project management to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. This includes managing complex projects such as drug-device combination products and overseeing pre-market and post-market regulatory initiatives. The role involves collaboration with various internal departments and external regulatory bodies to ensure successful product commercialization and compliance. The Director is also responsible for personnel management, supporting clinical programs, and driving continuous improvements in regulatory and quality functions. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership and oversight to ensure regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle. Manage highly complex regulatory projects, including drug-device combination products. Drive pre-market and post-market regulatory initiatives for successful product commercialization and compliance. Collaborate with internal teams such as Research and Development, Clinical, QA, Operations, Commercial, Legal, and Finance to execute key projects. Manage and support regulatory personnel in accordance with West and government requirements. Assist with US, EU, and ROW clinical programs and regulatory approvals. Enhance cross-functional effectiveness and drive continuous improvement in regulatory and quality operations. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of health authority guidelines and regulations to shape future regulatory strategies. Education Bachelors Degree In science, math, engineering, or related discipline required Masters Degree In science, math, engineering, or related discipline preferred PhD In science, math, engineering, or related discipline preferred Work Experience Bachelor’s Degree with 10 years; Master’s Degree/PhD 5-8 years regulatory/pharmaceutical experience required Experience directly interacting and presenting to project teams, customers, industry groups required Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to work collaboratively across all levels of the organization to influence and persuade others. Possesses technical leadership skills, as well as demonstrated understanding of related pharmaceutical operations (e.g., manufacturing, process development, analytical, quality assurance). Strong negotiation and decision-making skills Excellent written and verbal communication, timeline management and leadership skill Self-motivated with a proactive attitude and the ability to work effectively Excellent interpersonal, communication and listening skills. Knowledge of regulatory guidance documents and standards related to human factors, combination products, delivery system and design controls. Experience in medical device regulatory affairs and/or design control process, direct interactions with regulatory agencies and management of regulatory support systems. Regulatory compliance competency including Quality Systems International regulatory competency Advanced degree License and Certifications Pharmaceutical and Medicine\Regulatory Affairs Certifications (RAC)-RAPS Upon Hire preferred Additional Requirements Ability to comprehend principles of math, science, engineering, and medical device use. Ability to handle technical reports, drawings, specifications, regulatory and quality documentation with a high degree of confidentiality. Ability to research, read, analyze, and interpret regulatory literature and documentation, regulations, technical standards, guidance documents, test reports, clinical/medical terminology, technical product information, and complex documents. Ability to review, collate, describe, and summarize scientific and technical data. Ability to organize complex information and combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions. Ability to utilize judgment and make decisions considering the relative risks and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one. Ability to assess, plan, schedule and manage multiple long-term and short-term projects, tasks, responsibilities and/or priorities in a concurrent fashion with several parallel deliverables and execute deliverables to time-line commitments. Ability to be an effective team member and work well with others in a team environment on cross-functional and/or matrix teams. Ability to be flexible with changing priorities and comply with constantly changing regulatory procedures. Ability to build strong relationships both internally and externally. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to comprehend and apply language skills to the degree required to perform the job based upon the job requirements listed above. Ability to verbally communicate ideas and issues effectively to other team members and management. Ability to write and record data and information as required by procedures. Proficiency in the use of personal computers and computer programs, particularly, Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat (or equivalents if changed by the Company). LI-JJ1 LI-HYBRID Travel Requirements 10%: Up to 26 business days per year Physical Requirements Sedentary-Exerting up to 10lbs/4kgs of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. West is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. Where permitted by law, an offer of employment with West Pharmaceutical Services, or any of its subsidiary or affiliate companies, is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of background screening and/or a pre-employment drug screening.

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