About Achievement First

Achievement First (AF) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization supporting 39 public charter schools across New York, Connecticut, and Rhode Island. For more than 25 years, AF has been recognized as one of the top tuition-free public charter school networks in the country. We are committed to creating schools of academic excellence within nurturing environments — schools that prepare students to be college-ready and to pursue and succeed in whatever paths they choose in life.

The majority of AF students are Black and Latinx children from low-income families, many of whom will be the first in their families to graduate from college. Across our network, we employ more than 2,200 staff members — 64% of whom identify as Black, Indigenous, or People of Color — who collectively educate nearly 15,000 students in Brooklyn and Queens, NY; New Haven, Bridgeport, and Hartford, CT; and Providence and Cranston, RI.

Our mission is to prepare every student to excel in college, career, and life; deepen their understanding of self and community; and lead lives of purpose. We believe in the limitless potential within our students and their power to shape a more just society. That belief drives our deep commitment to student achievement: we aim to set a high bar for learning and create warm, demanding classrooms where rigorous instruction is paired with the care, encouragement, and consistency every student deserves.

We are looking for a strategic and dynamic MD of External Affairs to join our Team CT Leadership

Your Impact

The Managing Director of External Affairs is a trusted partner and thought leader to the Regional Executive Director in setting the strategy, engaging and managing external stakeholders and constituents, and supporting the brand and relationships in the region. The MD of Regional Affairs will be a key partner in building and sustaining AF’s impact and ensuring the network becomes a visible, responsive, and values-driven partner in the communities that it serves.  

Reporting directly to the Executive Director, CT your responsibilities will include

External and Community Affairs (50%)

• Develop the strategic vision for external and community affairs for the region in alignment with AF’s organizational vision
• Work closely with schools, families, and AF’s communications team to strategically share the impact that Achievement First has within the region and to narrate fuel the school’s successes and opportunities to external audiences
• Collaborate with the communications team and regional leaders to surface moments that tell the story of the region and build the brand for both internal and external audiences through various communication channels including newsletters, social media and external news coverage.
• Establish, maintain, strengthen and leverage key political alliances to support and advance  AF’s mission 
• Establish, maintain, and leverage partnerships with Connecticut Department of Education, local Community Based Organizations (CBOs), nonprofits, and other community partners to better support the regions’ schools and promote a better environment overall for students and families
• Collaborate with schools to thoughtfully engage families in key network, regional, and school-based initiatives

Board Governance (25%)

• Lead and manage the full lifecycle of four boards in Connecticut, including planning, sequencing, agendas, strategy-setting, drafting materials, and coordinating stakeholder alignment.
• Design a long-term governance vision that clarifies roles and positions boards as high-impact, informed thought partners.
• Collaborate with the CEO, Regional ED, Board Governance network team, Regional Superintendents, and Principals to ensure pre-read materials, discussion questions, and meeting design elevate meaningful strategic dialogue.
• Proactively identify opportunities to evolve board engagement, including optional primers, onboarding structures, pre-meeting alignment processes, and redesigned meeting arcs that focus on discussion—not presentation.
• Build and manage a cultivation strategy for current and prospective board members—tracking composition needs, sequencing prospects, nurturing relationships, and leveraging networks to strengthen overall board capacity.
• Ensure internal roles and decision-making pathways are clear, aligned, and efficient. Minimize redundant work, late-cycle revisions, and mis-sequenced review processes through strong project management and stakeholder coordination.

Strategic Leader of the Region to Improve External Conditions for our Schools to Thrive (15%)

• Serve as a thought partner and external strategist to the Regional ED.
• Lead regional alignment across AF teams, ensuring Connecticut’s local priorities are understood, elevated, and supported by internal partners.
• Act as a central conduit for stakeholders—schools, Network Support leaders, advocates, elected officials, and boards—surfacing opportunities, risks, and needs as they arise.
• Represent the region with clarity, alignment, and credibility across sectors.

Fundraising (10%)

• Hold shared responsibility for regional fundraising, partnering with Team Development on strategy and solicitations while leading local prospecting and relationship-building to establish a new donor base.
• Lead proactive identification and cultivation of prospective funders, community leaders, and connectors who can open philanthropic doors in Connecticut, building a robust regional pipeline where one does not currently exist.
• Serve as a key relationship manager for select current and prospective funders, regularly meeting with them to share AF’s mission and impact, and ensuring strong handoffs and coordination with Team Development for solicitations.

Skills You’ll Have

All candidates for this position will:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree; advanced degree strongly preferred
• Bring significant senior-level experience in education, nonprofit, government, advocacy, or a similarly mission-driven sector
• Have prior experience developing Board governance strategy, including cultivating, preparing, and engaging high-functioning nonprofit boards

An ideal candidate will demonstrate strength in the following areas:

• Executive-level stakeholder management across boards, senior leaders, elected officials, funders, and community partners
• Political and organizational acumen, with the ability to navigate complex dynamics and sensitive contexts
• Strategic planning and execution across multi-year, multi-stakeholder initiatives
• Designing systems and processes that increase clarity, efficiency, and impact
• Clear, compelling communication in high-stakes settings, including board meetings and public-facing forums

Characteristics for Success 

• Strong ethics, judgment, and discretion, with the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

• Confidence and credibility when interacting with and influencing senior leaders, board members, and external partners

• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment—balancing autonomy with collaboration and direction

• Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and follow-through across complex workflows

• Proactive, precise verbal and written communication tailored to audience and purpose

• Deep belief in Achievement First’s mission, values, and commitment to partnership with families and communities

Travel Expectations 

This is a hybrid role. The expectation is that the person in the role would be able to come into the Network Support office (NYC, CT, or RI) at least 3 days a week. There may be additional travel to regions outside of your own on a monthly basis. 

Compensation

Achievement First sets salaries are set through a lens of equity, and based on the requisite skills, education, and experience relevant to the role.  The salary for this position is $150,331.  In order to uphold our commitment to equity, Achievement First does not negotiate pay.  Additionally, Achievement First offers to all regular, full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, a 403(b) retirement benefit package with match, and paid Family Leave.

About Us

Hyperfine, Inc. (Nasdaq: HYPR) is the groundbreaking health technology company that has redefined brain imaging with the Swoop^_® system—the first FDA-cleared, portable, ultra-low-field, magnetic resonance brain imaging system capable of providing imaging at multiple points of care in a healthcare facility. Our mission is to revolutionize patient care globally through transformational, accessible, clinically relevant diagnostic imaging. Learn More

About The Role

Job Title: Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Location: Guilford, CT or Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid, 3 days/week)

The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist advises regulatory strategy for the company’s devices and ensures compliance to Regulatory requirements for the regions assigned (domestic/international). They provide expertise in translating complex regulatory requirements into practical, workable plans, as well as interacts with regulatory agencies and with senior leadership to influence company decisions. The individual in this role will also represents Regulatory for product development and is responsible for ensuring regulatory submissions and registrations are authored and submitted to targeted business project timelines. They will be responsible for ensuring internal and external compliance is aligned to stated practices and procedures and supports regulatory and agency inspections and/or audits as necessary. They also assess and advise on regulatory strategy to the organization and design teams; including development of global regulatory strategies product change evaluations impacting regulatory filings worldwide. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess and advise regulatory strategies to optimize business expectations related to domestic and international commercial product availability and regulations:
  • Anticipate regulatory obstacles and emerging issues throughout the product lifecycle and develop solutions.
  • Determine requirements and options for regulatory submissions, approval pathways, and compliance activities.
  • Develop global regulatory strategies and update based on changes in the regulatory landscape.
  • Ensure regulatory strategy outputs are properly communicated to development teams and leadership.
• Lead the preparation of all necessary regulatory submissions (as assigned), in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
• Communicate and interact with regulatory authorities before and during the development and review of a regulatory submissions; Monitor the progress of the regulatory agency review process via appropriate communication with the agency.
• Develop and implement regulatory infrastructure for product versions/releases ensuring compliance with internal and global regulatory requirements.
• Guide, review, and approve external communications and promotional materials to ensure accurate and compliant corporate messaging.
• Evaluate the regulatory environment and provide internal advice throughout the product life cycle (e.g., concept, development, manufacturing, marketing) to ensure product compliance.
• Act as core RA team member on development teams to provide input on design controls and regulatory deliverables; Provide guidance to teams on complex regulatory issues, including review of scientific/engineering material (protocols/reports), interpretation of standards, regulations, and guidance documents.
• Ensure regulatory submissions are authored according to applicable requirements and guidelines (as assigned) including, but not limited to:
  • US FDA 510(k) submissions.
  • US FDA Pre-submissions (Q-subs).
  • EU MDR Submissions.
  • UK Submissions.
  • Health Canada submissions.
  • Australia TGA submissions.
  • International registrations, renewals, and amendments.
  • Periodic reporting to regulatory agencies as required.
• Maintain US FDA establishment registrations and device listing per applicable regulatory requirements (as assigned).
• Maintain GS1 account and US FDA GUIDID entries per applicable regulatory requirements (as assigned).
• Review and approve engineering change orders for product modifications (as assigned).
• Review and assess impact of new regulations/guidance documents applicable to the company.
• Train stakeholders on current and new regulatory requirements to ensure company-wide compliance.
• Act as RA lead in external audits (FDA, MDSAP, EU MDR, UKCA, etc) to meet applicable regulatory requirements and maintain QMS certifications.
• Support in recruiting, hiring, and training regulatory team members.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities:

• History of successful regulatory clearances/approvals in global markets.
• Thorough working knowledge of Quality System standards and regulations including but not limited to 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, MDSAP, EU MDD/MDR, UKCA.
• Thorough working knowledge of risk management and other standards including but not limited to ISO 14971, IEC 60601, and IEC 62304.
• Extensive knowledge of regulatory strategy and approval approaches.
• Strong knowledge of medical device labeling requirements.
• Effective written and oral communication skills including the ability to interact with all levels of the company.
• Proficient ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations.
• Ability to navigate effectively through the regulatory process as part of a team ensuring project and company success.
• Detail-oriented, hands-on, proactive problem solver.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or regulatory discipline, plus 8 years' experience in the medical device industry; or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in Regulatory Affairs role.
• Experience interpreting FDA and international guidelines and regulations.
• History of successful US FDA 510(k) clearances for Class II devices and interactions with regulators.
• Experience with EU MDR, Health Canada, and Australia TGA regulatory submissions.
• Experience with international registrations.
• Proven track record of navigating swiftly and efficiently through the regulatory process as part of a team ensuring project and company success.
• Extensive experience interpreting FDA and international regulatory guidelines, understating regulatory strategy and approval approaches, working directly and interacting with regulatory agencies.
• Experience hosting audits.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Research & Development (R&D).
• Familiarity with AI-based software, medical imaging, active devices.

Physical Demands:

• This is a hybrid role based out of Hyperfine's facility in Guilford, CT or Palo Alto, CA (minimum 3 days per week). 
• Availability during nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to speak, write, and use all office equipment including scanner and printer, phone, computer, etc.

Compensation: The annual base salary for this position based in Hyperfine's Guilford, CT office is between $130,000 - $150,000 (or $145,000 - $167,000 if based in our Palo Alto, CA office). This position is also eligible to participate in Hyperfine's corporate bonus and equity plans. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including skill set, relevant experience, qualifications, location, position level, and other job-related reasons.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Agency Resumes: Hyperfine is not accepting resumes from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies will be considered the property of Hyperfine and will not be subject to any fees or charges if the candidate is hired.

About Us

Hyperfine, Inc. (Nasdaq: HYPR) is the groundbreaking health technology company that has redefined brain imaging with the Swoop^_® system—the first FDA-cleared, portable, ultra-low-field, magnetic resonance brain imaging system capable of providing imaging at multiple points of care in a healthcare facility. Our mission is to revolutionize patient care globally through transformational, accessible, clinically relevant diagnostic imaging. Learn More

About The Role

Job Title: Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Location: Guilford, CT or Palo Alto, CA (Hybrid, 3 days/week)

The Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs owns and executes U.S. and international regulatory strategy for the company’s Class II MRI devices and Class I accessory devices across the product lifecycle—from development through commercialization and post-market change management. This role translates complex global regulatory requirements into pragmatic, risk-based plans in a dynamic, fast-paced start-up environment, partnering closely with R&D, Quality, Clinical, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams. The Senior Manager serves as a primary interface with regulatory agencies and Notified Bodies, provides clear recommendations to senior leadership, and builds scalable regulatory processes by mentoring internal staff and managing external consultants.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and lead regulatory strategies for Class I devices and Class II MRI devices to enable timely U.S. clearance and global market access in alignment with business priorities.
• Define submission plans, timelines, and resourcing; drive cross-functional readiness in a start-up environment with shifting priorities and accelerated schedules.
• Lead preparation, publishing, and maintenance of regulatory submissions (e.g., FDA 510(k)s, Q-Sub/Pre-Sub interactions as needed, and international registrations such as EU MDR/UKCA, Canada, Australia, and other priority markets), ensuring completeness and compliance with applicable requirements.
• Support product development by guiding teams on regulatory requirements and expectations, including design controls, risk management, software/cybersecurity considerations (as applicable), MRI-related standards, clinical evidence planning, and review of labeling and promotional claims.
• Build and scale regulatory infrastructure (SOPs, templates, submission archives, and decision records) that enables consistent execution and inspection/audit readiness as the organization grows.
• Partner with Quality to support external audits and inspections (e.g., ISO 13485/MDSAP, FDA) and to maintain alignment between regulatory commitments and the QMS.
• Review and approve labeling, instructions for use, and commercial materials for regulatory compliance (U.S. and international), ensuring claims are accurate, substantiated, and aligned to cleared/approved indications.
• Serve as a primary point of contact with global regulatory agencies and Notified Bodies; lead meeting preparation, responses to questions/deficiencies, and negotiation of clear regulatory pathways.
• Recruit, hire, coach, and develop regulatory personnel; effectively select and manage external consultants, testing labs, and submission publishing partners to meet program needs.

Knowledge, Skill & Abilities:

• Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating with ambiguity; proactive problem-solver who can prioritize effectively in a fast-paced start-up environment.
• Demonstrated success leading U.S. and OUS submissions and sustaining activities for Class I and Class II medical devices (preferably imaging/MRI), including managing questions/deficiencies to clearance/approval.
• Strong working knowledge of FDA regulations and expectations (e.g., 21 CFR 807/820, 21 CFR 801), ISO 13485, MDSAP, and global regulatory frameworks (e.g., EU MDR, UKCA, Health Canada).
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams through complex regulatory deliverables with clear ownership, on-time execution, and sound judgment balancing speed and compliance.
• Deep experience interpreting and applying FDA guidance, recognized standards, and international requirements; able to translate requirements into clear plans and document-ready content.
• Strong regulatory strategy skills, including pathway assessment, predicate/device comparisons, intended use/indications development, and lifecycle change impact assessments.
• Experienced directly interacting with FDA and international regulators/Notified Bodies, including leading meetings, preparing briefing packages, and managing written responses.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills including the ability to interact with all levels of the company
• Excellent ability to read, analyze and interpret technical documents, professional journals, technical procedures, and regulations
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while keeping stakeholders aligned through clear, concise updates and proactive risk escalation.

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required (scientific/engineering discipline preferred) with 15+ years of progressive regulatory affairs experience in medical devices; or Master’s degree with 10+ years of progressive regulatory affairs experience
• Significant hands-on ownership of U.S. and international submissions and post-market change management; advanced degree and/or RAC certification preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Research & Development (R&D).
• Familiarity with AI-based software, medical imaging, active devices.

Physical Demands:

• This is a hybrid role based out of Hyperfine's facility in Guilford, CT or Palo Alto, CA (minimum 3 days per week). 
• Availability during nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require.
• Ability to speak, write, and use all office equipment including scanner and printer, phone, computer, etc.

Compensation: The annual base salary for this position based in Hyperfine's Guilford, CT office is between $162,000 - $186,000 (or $180,000 - $208,000 if based in our Palo Alto, CA office). This position is also eligible to participate in Hyperfine's corporate bonus and equity plans. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including skill set, relevant experience, qualifications, location, position level, and other job-related reasons.

Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

Agency Resumes: Hyperfine is not accepting resumes from recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited resumes submitted by agencies will be considered the property of Hyperfine and will not be subject to any fees or charges if the candidate is hired.