Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist based in United States.
This role plays a critical part in ensuring medical device products meet global regulatory and quality standards across their full lifecycle, from development through commercialization and post-market activities. You will support cross-functional teams in translating complex regulatory requirements into actionable guidance that enables compliant product design, validation, labeling, and market release. The position sits at the intersection of regulatory affairs, quality systems, and product development, requiring strong collaboration with engineering, clinical, manufacturing, and commercial teams. You will contribute to regulatory submissions across multiple regions while helping ensure ongoing compliance with FDA, ISO, and international standards. This is a highly detail-oriented and impactful role where your work directly supports safe, effective diagnostic solutions reaching global markets. The environment is collaborative, fast-paced, and innovation-driven, with strong emphasis on accuracy, documentation, and continuous improvement.
Accountabilities:
- Support regulatory and quality activities across the product lifecycle, including design control, verification and validation, design transfer, and product modifications.
- Contribute to the preparation, drafting, and review of regulatory submissions for U.S. and international markets, including 510(k), Pre-IDE, EU Technical Files, and related documentation.
- Review and evaluate technical protocols, clinical data, and validation/verification documentation to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Provide regulatory input into risk management activities and lifecycle management processes in alignment with applicable standards.
- Support labeling and instructional material development, ensuring compliance with FDA, ISO, and international regulatory requirements.
- Assess regulatory impact of product design changes and change control activities, ensuring appropriate documentation and compliance actions.
- Support adverse event reporting, medical device reporting (MDR), and product recall or correction/removal activities.
- Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to ensure promotional and technical content meets regulatory requirements.
- Assist in audit preparation and participate in internal and supplier quality audit activities as needed.
- Contribute to long-term regulatory and quality initiatives supporting organizational goals and product expansion strategies.
- Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, or a related scientific field.
- Minimum of 4 years of regulatory affairs experience in a FDA- and ISO-regulated environment.
- Experience preparing and supporting regulatory submissions such as 510(k), Pre-IDE, EU Technical Files, STED documentation, or equivalent.
- Strong knowledge of medical device regulations, including FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and related global standards.
- Experience in product lifecycle support, including design control, validation, and commercialization processes.
- Strong understanding of risk management principles and quality system requirements in regulated industries.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact across technical and non-technical teams.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented mindset with strong documentation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional and international teams and present information clearly when needed.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
- Opportunities to work on innovative diagnostic products with global impact.
- Career development within a regulated, high-growth life sciences environment.
- Exposure to end-to-end product lifecycle and global regulatory submissions.
- Collaborative, cross-functional work culture focused on innovation and quality.
- Paid time off and holiday programs supporting work-life balance.
- Retirement savings options and employee support programs.
- Inclusive workplace with equal opportunity employment practices.