Regulatory Affairs Manager
US$144,500 – US$217,000 / yr base salary
Posted 30 Sep 2026
Advertised as “Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs”
BranchFactor Summary
The original posting with the fluff stripped out
- Expected experience
- 12+ yrs
- Management level
- People management
- Employment
- Remote
- Visa sponsorship
- Not offered
| Base salary | US$144,500 – US$217,000 / yr |
|---|
Field of studyEngineering, Life Sciences (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
Study levelMaster's or higher
At Adaptive, we’re Powering the Age of Immune Medicine. Our goal is to harness the power of the adaptive immune system to transform the way diseases are diagnosed and treated.
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Position Overview
The Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs leads the development and execution of ex-US regulatory strategy for the company's NGS-based in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products, with a starting focus on the EU In Vitro Diagnostic Regulation (IVDR) and Health Canada, expanding over time to additional priority markets (e.g., UK/UKCA, Australia/TGA, China/NMPA, and other geographies as the international footprint grows). This role also owns the regulatory relationship with biopharma partners for companion diagnostic (CDx) and complementary diagnostic co-development programs, and maintains working knowledge of the US regulatory framework (FDA) to ensure a cohesive, globally aligned regulatory strategy. This individual will be a key strategic partner to the VP, Regulatory & Quality as the company builds out its clinical program, and will help shape international clinical and regulatory pathways for future NGS-based clinical trials and CDx submissions.
Leaders at Adaptive demonstrate behaviors consistent with Adaptive’s Core Values and Leadership Principles. Critical functions of your role include helping establish individual team member goals, aligning those individual goals with broader team objectives, and ensuring those objectives drive the achievement of company goals. Providing thoughtful coaching and consistent feedback to your team members will drive performance excellence and accountability, as well as support your team members’ growth and development. Leaders at Adaptive create an environment of belonging, respect, and open and honest communication every day.
Key Responsibilities and Essential Functions
International Regulatory Strategy
- Own and evolve the company's ex-US regulatory strategy, prioritizing EU IVDR (technical documentation, Notified Body engagement, serve as PRRC, EU Declaration of Conformity) and Health Canada (Medical Device License applications, License amendments, Class III/IV IVD requirements) as the initial core markets.
- Build the regulatory roadmap for future international expansion (e.g., UKCA, TGA, NMPA, other APAC/LATAM markets), including market-entry sequencing, gap assessments, and localization requirements.
- Serve as primary point of contact and lead negotiator with international regulatory authorities and Notified Bodies; plan and lead regulatory agency/Notified Body meetings with support of the internal Regulatory leadership.