Sr. Director, Regulatory Affairs, Vascular (Santa Clara)

Job ID: 31155904Posted: Posted 16 Days AgoStart Date: 2026-07-10Location: United States - California - Santa Clara, United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeAbbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.JOB DESCRIPTION:WORKING AT ABBOTT:At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan.An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degreeA company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.THE OPPORTUNITY:Own the worldwide, end-to-end regulatory strategy across multiple therapy areas supporting the Vascular $3B portfolio. Directly influence pipeline, investment, and global market access decisions. This is an opportunity to build the next-generation regulatory operating model. Serve as the regulatory leader across the Vascular portfolio, driving portfolio-level strategy, prioritization, and executive decision-making. This role shapes how regulatory strategy influences business investments, pipeline sequencing, and global market access, while leading teams across pre-market, on-market, and franchise-aligned functions.WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON:KEY RESPONSIBILITIESLead regulatory strategy across vascular franchises.Define governance and decision-making frameworks.Identify and mitigate regulatory risks while aligning with executive leadership.Drive transformation of the regulatory operating model.Build, develop, and lead high-performing leadership teams.KEY SUCCESS FACTORSPortfolio optimization and strategic alignment.Executive influence on critical business decisions.Scalable organizational design and operating models.Sustained regulatory success and execution excellence.CORE LEADERSHIP & FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIESExecutive leadershipStrategic planningOrganizational designEnterprise influenceREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Bachelor’s degree required.Experience: Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience.Demonstrated experience in medical devices, including permanent implants, disposables, and combination products (device-drug), spanning the full product lifecycle.Proven track record of enterprise-wide leadership and cross-functional influence.Experience influencing executive-level decision-making and driving strategic initiatives.Strong working knowledge of global regulatory requirements, including U.S. FDA regulations (PMAs, including original submissions and supplements, and 510(k)s), Notified Body requirements, and CE Marking.Experience with other international regulatory agencies, including Japan PMDA, China NMPA/CMDE, and South Korea MFDS, is preferred.Excellent communication, organizational leadership, and project/program management skills.Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% of the time.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:15+ years of industry experienceAdvanced degree (MS, PhD, MBA)RAC certification or equivalentExperience in vascular or cardiovascular devicesExperience in global regulatory environments (FDA, EU MDR)APPLY NOW:Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobalThe base pay for this position is $218,700.00 – $437,300.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:Regulatory OperationsDIVISION:AVD VascularLOCATION:United States > Santa Clara : Building B - SCADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 25 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:Not ApplicableSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: is the Law link - Espanol: