Full Job Description
As the Regulatory Affairs Director, you will provide global leadership for the development and execution of regulatory strategies supporting new and marketed products within Dental Solutions, a growing business exceeding $1 billion in annual revenue. You will serve as a strategic partner to the business, shaping regulatory approaches that enable innovation, accelerate growth, and ensure continued market access across the portfolio.
Leveraging deep knowledge of global regulatory pathways, you will influence product development and business strategies multiple product portfolios, establishing regulatory direction that balances business objectives, patient and customer needs, and regulatory requirements. You will assess regulatory pathways and market opportunities to inform investment and prioritization decisions, proactively identify regulatory risks, and develop effective mitigation strategies. For novel and "new-to-the-world" technologies, you will create forward-looking regulatory strategies that navigate evolving requirements and establish viable pathways to market.
As the Regulatory Affairs Director, you will have the opportunity to tap into your curiosity and collaborate with some of the most innovative and diverse people around the world. Here, you will make an impact by:
3M Health Care is now Solventum
3Developing and executing regulatory strategies to achieve product approvals faster than competitors.
3Directing complex decision making among stakeholders and senior leaders in areas of regulatory that are complex and evolving.
3Advising and guiding the regulatory strategy development, regulatory authority interactions, and submission activities to support the Dental Solutions product portfolios.
3Collaborating with internal teams, including R&D, Quality Assurance, and Clinical Affairs, to ensure regulatory requirements are integrated into product development and lifecycle management.
3Participating in global business and functional strategic leadership meetings and forums representing regulatory affairs perspective while supporting the business.
3Mentoring and guiding regulatory staff and teams working across all product modalities.
3Establishing goals and objectives for the team aligned with business strategies.
Your Skills and Expertise
To set you up for success in this role from day one, Solventum requires (at a minimum) the following qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher (completed and verified prior to start) AND ten (10) years of Regulatory Affairs experience in the dental, medical device, or healthcare industry.
Additional qualifications that could help you succeed even further in this role include:
Master's degree in Science, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (completed and verified prior to start).
Experience leading and developing global teams across multiple countries and regions.
Experience communicating with stakeholders through verbal discussions, presentations, and written communications.
Experience supporting regulatory affairs activities across multiple countries, regions, and regulatory authorities.
Experience working within complex matrixed organizations and collaborating across functional teams to achieve business objectives.
Work location: Remote (United States)
Travel: May include up to 25% domestic and international
Relocation Assistance: Not authorized
Must be legally authorized to work in country of employment without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status).
Supporting Your Well-being
Solventum offers many programs to help you live your best life - both physically and financially. To ensure competitive pay and benefits, Solventum regularly benchmarks with other companies that are comparable in size and scope.
Applicable to US Applicants Only:The expected compensation range for this position is $211,600 - $290,950, which includes base pay plus variable incentive pay, if eligible. This range represents a good faith estimate for this position. The specific compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's relevant knowledge, training, skills, work location, and/or experience. In addition, this position may be eligible for a range of benefits (e.g., Medical, Dental & Vision, Health Savings Accounts, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Paid Absences and Retirement Benefits, etc.). Additional information is available at: https://www.solventum.com/en-us/home/our-company/careers/#Total-Rewards
Responsibilities of this position include that corporate policies, procedures and security standards are complied with while performing assigned duties.
Solventum is committed to maintaining the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in our recruitment process. Applicants must remain alert to fraudulent job postings and recruitment schemes that falsely claim to represent Solventum and seek to exploit job seekers.
Please note that all email communications from Solventum regarding job opportunities with the company will be from an email with a domain of @solventum.com. Be wary of unsolicited emails or messages regarding Solventum job opportunities from emails with other email domains.
Please note, Solventum does not expect candidates in this position to perform work in the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County.
Please note: your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history, either by: 1) uploading a resume, or 2) entering the information into the application fields directly.
