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Head of Regions Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs

Role overview

Qualifications

  • 15+ years in Quality and/or Regulatory Affairs within medical device / pharma, including leadership responsibility
  • Strong experience with QMS, regulatory submissions/approvals, inspections (e.g., FDA/NMPA), and product safety/compliance frameworks
  • Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • Proven success leading Quality Regulatory organizations in complex, international matrix environments

Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop the Regional Quality Regulatory leadership teams across EMEA, APAC, and Latin America
  • Establish a harmonized global operating model by standardizing Quality Regulatory processes
  • Drive consistency in Quality Management Systems and continuous improvement
  • Ensure effective execution of Quality Assurance and Quality Engineering processes

Key facts

Other skills

  • Leadership
  • Quality Assurance
  • Analytical Skills
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication
  • Teamwork

About the company

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Varian

Medical Devices & Equipment

At Varian, a Siemens Healthineers company, we envision a world without fear of cancer. For more than 70 years, we have developed, built and delivered innovative cancer care technologies and solutions for our clinical partners around the globe to help them treat millions of patients each year. With an Intelligent Cancer Care approach, we are harnessing advanced technologies like artificial intelligence, machine learning and data analytics to enhance cancer treatment and expand access to care. Our 10,000 employees across 70 locations keep the patient and our clinical partners at the center of our thinking as we power new victories in cancer care. Because, for cancer patients everywhere, their fight is our fight. For more information, visit http://www.varian.com. Varian reserves the right to remove any comment for any reason and ban any user from its page at its sole discretion. Varian does not endorse user comments on its page and cannot confirm their accuracy. User comments do not necessarily represent the ideas, thoughts, beliefs, opinions or views of Varian, or any of its affiliates.

Company details

Company typeLarge
IndustryMedical Devices & Equipment
Company size5001 - 10000

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Job description

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Position: Head of Regions Quality Management and Regulatory Affairs Head
Location: US East coast

Mission / Position summary:

  • Lead the Regional Quality & Regulatory Affairs organization across North America, EMEA, APAC, and Latin America, driving a harmonized, standardized, and high-performing operating model that ensures regulatory compliance, product safety, and operational excellence across Commercial Operations and Customer Services.

  • Serve as the Regional Head of Quality & Regulatory Affairs for North America, ensuring compliance, product quality, and business continuity across commercial operations and customer services.

  • Develop and execute regional Quality & Regulatory strategies, translating regulatory requirements into pragmatic business actions that enable market access, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth.

  • Act as the Quality Representative for assigned legal entities, fostering a risk-based quality culture that balances regulatory compliance with business objectives.

Key responsibilities:

Global Regions leadership

  • Lead and develop the Regional Quality & Regulatory leadership teams across EMEA, APAC, and Latin America, driving capability, accountability, and performance.

  • Establish a harmonized global operating model by standardizing Quality & Regulatory processes, governance, tools, and best practices across all regions.

  • Drive consistency in Quality Management Systems, regulatory execution, performance metrics, and continuous improvement while enabling appropriate regional flexibility.

  • Foster cross-regional collaboration, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence to improve efficiency, compliance, and customer outcomes.

Quality Management & Continuous Improvement NAM

  • Maintain and continuously improve the Quality Management System (QMS) to meet regulatory and business requirements.

  • Ensure effective execution of Quality Assurance and Quality Engineering processes (e.g., audits, training, documentation, CAPA, nonconformance management).

  • Identify and mitigate quality risks in commercial operations through structured risk management.

  • Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction.

  • Leverage digital tools and data insights to enhance quality performance, transparency, and decision-making.

Regulatory Strategy & Compliance NAM

  • Define and execute the regional regulatory strategy, ensuring timely submissions, approvals, and adherence to country-specific requirements.

  • Ensure full compliance with internal policies and external regulations, with a strong focus on product safety and market access. Translate regulatory requirements into clear business implications and actionable guidance for leadership teams

  • Act as key interface to health authorities and external stakeholders, representing the organization with credibility and impact.

Commercial & Customer Quality NAM

  • Ensure product integrity and compliance across commercial operations and customer services.

  • Ensure on time and accurate Post Market Surveillance & Reporting

  • Partner with customer-facing teams to resolve quality issues and improve the end-to-end customer experience.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

  • Embed a strong quality culture focused on continuous improvement and customer-centricity.

  • Build and lead a high-performing regional Quality & Regulatory team, driving accountability, capability, and ownership.

  • Collaborate closely with global Quality and cross-functional teams to align standards, share best practices, and ensure consistent execution.

Your qualifications and experience:

  • 15+ years in Quality and/or Regulatory Affairs within medical device / pharma, including leadership responsibility.

  • Strong experience with QMS, regulatory submissions/approvals, inspections (e.g., FDA/NMPA), and product safety/compliance frameworks.

  • Proven success leading Quality & Regulatory organizations in complex, international matrix environments.

  • Experience driving global process harmonization, standardization, and implementation of Quality Management Systems across multiple countries and cultures.

  • Degree in Life Sciences, Engineering, or a related discipline.

Competency Requirements:

  • Deep expertise in Quality & Regulatory frameworks, including QMS, audits, and authority interactions.

  • Ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear business actions and decisions.

  • Strong analytical, data-driven, and problem-solving mindset.

  • Effective stakeholder management and communication in global, cross-functional settings.

  • Proven ability to lead, develop, and drive performance of high-performing teams.

  • High ownership, execution focus, and change agility.

  • Fluent in English.

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Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.

The base pay range for this position is:

$240,000 - $330,000

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: Siemens Healthineers is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law: Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, click here.

Reasonable Accommodations: Siemens Healthineers is committed to equal employment opportunity. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations.

If you require a reasonable accommodation in completing a job application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please fill out the accommodations form here. If you’re unable to complete the form, you can reach out to our HR People Connect People Contact Center for support at peopleconnectvendorsnam.func@siemens-healthineers.com. Please note HR People Connect People Contact Center will not have visibility of your application or interview status.

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Export Control: “A successful candidate must be able to work with controlled technology in accordance with US export control law.” “It is Siemens Healthineers’ policy to comply fully and completely with all United States export control laws and regulations, including those implemented by the Department of Commerce through the Export Administration Regulations (EAR), by the Department of State through the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), and by the Treasury Department through the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) sanctions regulations.”

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To all recruitment agencies: Siemens Healthineers does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, employees, or any other company location. Siemens Healthineers is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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