As an integral part of the Regulatory Affairs (RA) team, the RA Program Director translates regulatory strategies and objectives into executable programs. The role will develop program and/or project structure and governance and will ensure the integration of project management methodology to prioritize and deliver transformational regulatory projects globally.

Job Summary:
The RA Program Director reports to the VP, Global Regulatory Affairs, is part of the Regulatory Affairs Leadership Team, and is a critical enabler for the RA team globally. The role will own and oversee the development and execution of key CooperVision RA and RA-driven cross-functional projects globally.

Essential Functions Accountabilities:

•Provide structure, governance and leadership to key RA strategic projects needed to deliver RA objectives, ensuring there is clear prioritization and resource allocation (people and budgets) to deliver the project on-time and on budget
•Partner with RALT peers, CooperVision leadership and internal/external stakeholders to ensure alignment between business and regulatory strategies
•Drive cross-functional/organizational alignment related to projects and/or programs
•Lead strategic and tactical reviews of key RA initiatives, projects and/or programs
•Define and manage program resource and budget requirements
•Define program/project governance and structure
•Advise/guide project leads and teams
•Develop and deploy program communications/updates to leadership and project/program stakeholders
•Identify, escalate and manage program-related risks
•Enable the Global RA function to deliver key global priorities through integration of project management methodology and tools
•Oversee all aspects of project initiation, planning and delivery

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
•Demonstrated leadership skills: a proven leader who can lead others through influence
•Strategic mindset with the ability to translate strategies into executable plans
•Working knowledge of global medical device regulatory framework
•Ability to manage balance multiple priorities
•Demonstrated problem-solving skills
•Strong learning agility
•Excellent knowledge of core commercial processes
•Ability to achieve results while managing risks
•Comfortable planning under conditions of ambiguity
•Culturally astute and able to flex style accordingly
•Excellent written and verbal communication skills; must be fluent in written and spoken English
•Strong interpersonal skills
•Advanced skills in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Project Management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, etc.)

Work Environment:
•Desk based; flexible location
•Travel as required, estimated 25-30%
•Sedentary to light physical effort necessary to perform the job
•There will be extended periods of sitting and using a computer

Experience:
•Has led or has worked in a PMO function or Program/Project Management role
•Medical Device Regulatory Affairs experience conveying a working knowledge of global medical device regulations
•Has successfully led transformational Regulatory projects
•A proven track record of success in coordinating/enabling matrix resources in the delivery of a project
•Experience setting and supporting strategy development and execution
•Experience leading projects requiring high levels of change management

Education:
•Bachelor’s degree or higher required
•RAC and/or PMP certification preferred