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Position Summary The Director of Global Regulatory Affairs leads a global team of 50 regulatory experts and consultants responsible for regulatory strategy, regulatory submissions, and regulatory agency engagement. This role drives successful regulatory outcomes and plays a key role in developing talent across a distributed team of consultants. This position reports to the Vice President, Biopharma Regulatory Affairs Responsibilities Regulatory Strategy & Leadership + Develop and execute global regulatory strategies across diverse product portfolios. + Provide expert leadership to internal teams and clients, ensuring regulatory excellence. Regulatory Submissions & Compliance + Direct preparation and management of IND, NDA, and global regulatory submissions. + Support clinical study design, data analysis, and compliance with FDA, EMA, and ICH requirements. + Training, Mentorship, & Development of Consultants + Serve as a hands-on leader committed to developing regulatory consultants at all experience levels. + Create structured training, onboarding, and professional development programs for consultants. + Provide routine coaching, mentorship, and skills development aligned with individual growth trajectories. + Foster a learning culture that emphasizes technical expertise, regulatory judgment, and career mobility. + Ensure junior and mid-level consultants gain exposure to complex projects and cross-functional teams. External Agency Engagement + Build and sustain productive relationships with U.S. and global regulatory authorities. + Act as spokesperson on significant regulatory matters and strengthen agency dialogue. Business Leadership & Growth + Partner with executive leadership to drive business strategy and long-term growth. + Provide financial oversight including project budgeting and resource allocation. Qualifications + 15+ years of pharmaceutical industry experience, including 10+ in regulatory affairs preferred + Bacheloru2019s degree preferred; MS, PharmD, or PhD preferred + Experience in a consulting environment + Strong business acumen and team leadership skills, developing and growing a consulting team + Deep technical knowledge of regulatory requirements (FDA, EMA, ICH, GLP, GMP, GCP) + Strong written, verbal, and cross-functional communication skills + Proven ability to lead and develop teams, especially consulting or matrixed environments + Ability to travel up to 25% + Leadership Attributes: + Strategic and enterprise-minded leader with a collaborative style. + Strong mentor committed to developing early-career and established consultants. + Creative, ethical, and decisive communicator with strong executive presence. Anticipated salary range : $ 135,400 u2013 $228,910 Bonus eligible : Yes Benefits : Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being. + Medical, dental and vision coverage + Paid time off plan + Health savings account (HSA) + 401k savings plan + Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay + Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) + Short- and long-term disability coverage + Work-Life resources + Paid parental leave + Healthy lifestyle programs Application window anticipated to close : 3/2/2026 if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible. The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidateu2019s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity. _Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply._ _Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal_ _Opportunity/Affirmative_ _Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law._ _To read and review this privacy notice click_ here (