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Executive Director, Regulatory Affairs Liaison

Merck
September 17, 2026
Full-time
Remote friendly (Boston, MA)
Worldwide
Corporate Functions
Role: Senior regulatory leader responsible for developing and executing global regulatory strategies for ophthalmology programs within General Medicine, ensuring alignment with development and commercialization goals. Responsibilities include overseeing regulatory submissions, engaging with health authorities, managing a team of Global Regulatory Leads, and representing the company in external regulatory forums. Requirements: B.S./M.S. in biological sciences with 12+ years or MD/PhD with 9+ years, including significant regulatory affairs experience, successful NDA/BLA approvals, and leadership skills. Preferred skills: regulatory expertise in retinal disease and ophthalmology, experience with small and large molecules, international regulatory experience, and managing high-performing teams. HighValue: ophthalmology, retinal diseases, global regulatory responsibility, strategy development, team leadership, 10% travel, hybrid work setup.