Head of Regulatory Affairs

About Us We are a retained executive search and staffing firm that partners with high-growth and enterprise organizations to identify, attract, and place the senior leadership talent that drives their next stage of scale. On behalf of a confidential client, we are conducting this search. This is an opportunity to join a well-resourced leadership team and make an outsized, measurable impact from day one. The Role We are seeking a Head of Regulatory Affairs to own regulatory strategy, agency engagement, and compliance with applicable industry regulations and standards. You will lead submissions and certifications, monitor regulatory change, and advise leadership on impact. What You’ll Do ● Regulatory Strategy: Own the regulatory affairs strategy and agency engagement. ● Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations and standards. ● Agency Relationships: Manage relationships with regulators and standards bodies. ● Submissions: Lead regulatory submissions, filings, and certifications. ● Monitoring: Monitor regulatory change and advise leadership on impact. ● Cross-Functional: Partner with legal, quality, and operations on compliance. What We’re Looking For ● Experience: 8+ years in regulatory affairs / compliance, including leadership. ● Regulatory Expertise: Deep knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards. ● Agency Engagement: Experience engaging regulators and standards bodies. ● Submissions: Track record managing filings and certifications. ● Analytical: Ability to interpret and operationalize regulatory requirements. ● Communication: Strong cross-functional communication. ● Education: Bachelor's in a relevant field; advanced degree a plus. Bonus Points ● Industry: Regulatory experience in the client's markets. ● International: Multi-jurisdiction regulatory experience. ● Certification: Relevant regulatory certification. ● Standards: Experience with standards development. Compensation & Benefits We believe in paying top-of-market rates for top-tier talent. The base salary range for this role is $245000 to $300,000, with exact placement determined by your skills, years of experience, and interview performance. Additional Benefits: ● Equity: Competitive equity / long-term incentive package. ● Work Setup: Flexible work arrangement with a home-office stipend where applicable. ● Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance. ● Time Off: Flexible PTO policy + Company Holidays. ● Growth: Annual learning and development budget. ● Retirement: 401(k) matching plan. Responsibilities ● Regulatory Strategy: Own the regulatory affairs strategy and agency engagement. ● Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable industry regulations and standards. ● Agency Relationships: Manage relationships with regulators and standards bodies. ● Submissions: Lead regulatory submissions, filings, and certifications. ● Monitoring: Monitor regulatory change and advise leadership on impact. ● Cross-Functional: Partner with legal, quality, and operations on compliance. Qualifications ● Experience: 8+ years in regulatory affairs / compliance, including leadership. ● Regulatory Expertise: Deep knowledge of relevant industry regulations and standards. ● Agency Engagement: Experience engaging regulators and standards bodies. ● Submissions: Track record managing filings and certifications. ● Analytical: Ability to interpret and operationalize regulatory requirements. ● Communication: Strong cross-functional communication. ● Education: Bachelor's in a relevant field; advanced degree a plus.