Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs

Plexus Worldwide
Scottsdale, AZ
On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward candidates with global regulatory experience and a track record of cross-functional collaboration comfortable with managing product launches across multiple markets.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with five+ years of global regulatory experience and a history of leading regulatory teams.
    — “At least five years of regulatory affairs or related experience... Five years of management experience is preferred.”
  • Candidates who have successfully coordinated product launches in priority markets like Canada, Mexico, and Australia.
    — “Experience developing regulatory plans, managing submissions, and coordinating complex projects across multiple markets and timelines.”
  • Individuals with a scientific background and strong communication skills to interpret and convey complex regulatory requirements.
    — “Review product labeling and claims, interpret local and international requirements, and provide practical guidance on complex regulatory issues.”

Things to consider

  • This role requires occasional evening, weekend, or holiday work, which may affect work-life balance.
    — “Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays as business needs require.”
  • The position demands a high level of coordination with internal teams and external partners.
    — “Partner with cross-functional teams early in development to support commercially viable products.”

How to stand out

  • Emphasize experience in managing simultaneous product launches across multiple markets.
    — “Create and manage regulatory plans for simultaneous product launches across multiple markets.”
  • Showcase your leadership experience in building and developing regulatory teams.
    — “Lead, coach, and develop regulatory professionals while improving departmental processes, documentation, and tools.”
  • Demonstrate your ability to identify regulatory requirements early in product development.
    — “Deliver coordinated launches by identifying regulatory requirements early, managing submissions and milestones, and resolving risks before they delay execution.”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Company

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What success looks like

  • Developed regulatory strategies for new products and market entry
  • Led a team of regulatory professionals
  • Coordinated complex projects across multiple markets
Typical background
5+ years of regulatory affairs experience3+ years of team leadership experience

Skills & requirements

Required

Regulatory AffairsTeam LeadershipCross-functional CollaborationFinancial Services Knowledge

Preferred

Global Market ExpansionRisk Management

Stack & domain

Regulatory AffairsProduct DevelopmentClaimsLabelingRegistrationsMarket ExpansionTeam LeadershipProject ManagementRisk ManagementRegulatory OversightCross-functional CollaborationCommunicationTechnical WritingExcelPowerpointLeadershipTeamworkProblem-solvingDecision-makingTime ManagementAdaptabilityAttention To DetailHealthcarePharmaceuticalsMedical DevicesInternational RegulationsProduct Compliance

About the role

Original posting from Plexus Worldwide via Greenhouse

The Role

Plexus Worldwide is seeking a Manager, Global Regulatory Affairs to lead the regulatory strategy and execution that bring compliant products to market and keep them there. You will guide product development, claims, labeling, registrations, and market expansion while leading a team of regulatory professionals. This role partners closely with Research and Development, Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, Quality, Legal, and Compliance.

Employee Value Proposition

Help shape how Plexus grows across global markets. Your work will reduce regulatory delays and rework, protect market access, and help teams launch products with confidence.

Key Performance Objectives

Establish a global regulatory strategy that gives teams clear guidance on product requirements, claims, labeling, and registrations.

Enable market expansion by developing regulatory plans for launches in Canada, Mexico, Australia, and other priority markets.

Deliver coordinated launches by identifying regulatory requirements early, managing submissions and milestones, and resolving risks before they delay execution.

Build an effective regulatory team with clear priorities, consistent processes, and the capability to support multiple markets.

Performance Accountabilities

Global strategy and market execution

Develop regulatory strategies for new products, product changes, and market entry, including classification, formulation, claims, labeling, and registration requirements.

Partner with cross-functional teams early in development to support commercially viable products and limit market-specific rework.

Create and manage regulatory plans for simultaneous product launches across multiple markets.

Regulatory oversight and risk management

Oversee product registrations, notifications, licenses, import submissions, and ongoing regulatory commitments.

Review product labeling and claims, interpret local and international requirements, and provide practical guidance on complex regulatory issues.

Monitor regulatory changes, assess business impacts, and coordinate responses that protect compliance and market access.

Projects, partnerships, and team leadership

Set priorities, milestones, and ownership for regulatory projects; track progress and escalate risks to leadership.

Build effective relationships with internal teams, consultants, legal partners, industry groups, and government agencies.

Lead, coach, and develop regulatory professionals while improving departmental processes, documentation, and tools.

Performance Qualifications

Regulatory expertise: At least five years of regulatory affairs or related experience, with the ability to interpret requirements for products, ingredients, claims, labeling, registrations, and market access.

Global execution: Experience developing regulatory plans, managing submissions, and coordinating complex projects across multiple markets and timelines.

People leadership: At least three years of experience leading teams, with the ability to set priorities, coach regulatory professionals, and build team capabilities. Five years of management experience is preferred.

Collaboration and communication: Ability to advise cross-functional partners, write and review technical documents, and work effectively with regulatory agencies, consultants, and legal partners.

Education and tools: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience and proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. A degree in a scientific discipline, direct selling experience, and PMP certification are preferred.

Flexibility: Ability to work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays as business needs require.

About Plexus

Founded in gut health. Experts in microbiome. Plexus Worldwide®, headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, is a renowned direct-selling company recognized as a top employer. Over the past 18 years, Plexus has dedicated itself to promoting hope, health, and happiness through its scientifically backed, innovative dietary supplements, weight management products, and personal care products, sold primarily through Plexus Brand Ambassadors. As a six-time Best Places to Work awardee, Blue Zone-approved employer, and an AZ Most Admired Company, Plexus prides itself on its robust organizational culture and commitment to community support and philanthropy. Our team is driven by a shared mission to empower individuals to achieve their health and wellness goals while offering additional income through the sale of products. Join us to be part of a team that values people, innovation, wellness, and community impact.

Benefits

Highly rated and competitive medical plans.

401 (k) with company match and immediate vesting.

1-on-1, personalized health coaching.

Many other voluntary benefits.

To learn more about Plexus Worldwide, please review our careers page at www.plexusworldwide.com/careers.

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Source: Plexus Worldwide careers (Greenhouse)

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