Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Contact name: Selina Maini

Contact email: selina.maini@medella.life
Job ref: 519
Published: over 1 year ago
The company

My client is a global medical device company that manufactures and sells medical devices. Their aim is to improve medical discovery and diagnostics. It is a exciting time for the company as they are looking to onboard a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to their dynamic team. This is a full time permanent remote position.


Main Responsibilities
  • Prepare, draft, review, and submit Summaries of Technical Documentation (STEDs) to notified body
  • Assess proposed device modifications for submission to notified body and/or prepare robust non-substantial change justifications for changes that do not require submission.
  • Solicit input and feedback from supporting functions (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Medical Affairs, etc.).
  • Represent RA and demonstrate leadership in complex product teams by identifying and interpreting relevant regulatory requirements and providing practical regulatory guidance throughout the product development cycle prior to regulatory submission.
  • Identify and communicate appropriately quantified risks and mitigation approaches associated with regulatory strategies to collaborators.
  • Support development and execution of global regulatory strategies by collaborating closely with international regulatory associates to register our devices worldwide.
  • Lead regulatory efforts required to align with new regulations (e.g., EU MDR/IVDR, MDSAP) and other requirements including changes to international standards.
  • Review and approve product labeling, promotional materials, and advertising materials to ensure regulatory compliance.
  • Review technical supporting protocols/reports to assure collection of appropriate data for regulatory submissions and regulatory compliance.
  • Develop and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and policies to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
  • Coordinate and respond to requests for product information, and questionnaires requested by customers.
  • Represent the company in relevant external trade organizations and regulatory standards development as necessary to support the companys continuous product development and compliance efforts.
  • Remain current on regulations affecting the company’s products (EU MDR / IVDR reclassification activities, etc.) and keep the relevant team and supervisors informed about potential impact.
  • Identify ways to improve the efficiency of current work process and implement them.
  • Carry out the above tasks with limited supervision.
Requirements
  • B.S. degree with preference given to technical field (e.g., engineering, bioengineering, biology, chemistry, etc.) or related degree.
  • Minimum 3 years experience in medical device or in vitro diagnostic device companies. Preference in Regulatory Affairs.
  • Proven ability to resolve problems and to make appropriate regulatory decisions under pressure.
  • Demonstrated success in the preparation and completion of regulatory submissions (510(k), STED, technical file, etc.) to global regulatory agencies.
  • Experience in negotiating with regulatory authority personnel (e.g. FDA, Notified Bodies) in medical device and in vitro diagnostic areas.
  • Ability to work effectively in a virtual environment.

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