Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Supporting China Product Registration

Intuitive Surgical, Inc$88K — $105K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in life science or biomedical engineering; advanced degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of regulatory affairs experience, or 3+ years with a master’s degree.
  • 2+ years of experience supporting international submissions preferred.
  • Previous experience in China regulatory affairs is a significant advantage.
  • Experience with new product development for complex products.
  • Familiarity with Regulatory Intelligence Management Systems (RIMS) is a plus.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills for regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the primary RA contact for China product registrations and regulatory filings.
  • Provide regulatory guidance for new product development and changes in alignment with China regulations.
  • Prepare and collaborate on regulatory submission documents for Chinese authorities.
  • Assist with Product Technical Requirement drafts and necessary testing.
  • Maintain regulatory clearances, approvals, and necessary communications.
  • Conduct global regulatory assessments for the China market alongside cross-functional teams.
  • Stay updated on Chinese regulatory guidelines and assist in the development of RIMS.

Benefits

  • Flexible work hours to adapt to team priorities.
  • Opportunities for professional development and continuous improvement in regulatory affairs.
  • Support for participation in clinical evaluation studies when necessary.
  • Involvement in the Approved Product List (APL) process and post-market compliance activities.
  • Assistance with project management in cross-cultural settings.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

Partner with the in-country RA team as well as the Product Localization Engineering (PLE) and other cross-functional supporting teams, make sure the company's regulatory affairs activities are conducted accurately, ethically based upon the latest relevant regulations and standards, so that regulatory compliance against China requirement is ensured for all relevant aspects throughout the lifecycle of the products subject to China market. Additional responsibilities include maintaining regulatory filings and licenses. Provide support to cross-functional team, responsible for the assigned tasks pertaining to pre-market applications and/or post-market regulatory compliances.

Roles and Responsibilities:
  • Serve as the RA Project point of contact when supporting China product registrations and other regulatory filings (e.g., green channel, priority review, etc.).
  • Offer regulatory guidance on China regulatory requirements for new product development and product change projects. Provide explanations to ISI supportive teams, in coordination with in-country RA, regarding China regulatory requirements to ensure submission deliverables are compliant.
  • Prepare regulatory filing/submission documents and collaborate with the in-country regulatory team to submit them to regulatory authorities in China.
  • Assist in activities related to Product Technical Requirement (PTR) draft and type testing when necessary.
  • Maintain regulatory clearances and approvals, including necessary filings, archival, and communications.
  • Conduct global regulatory assessment (GRA) for the China market in partnership with PLE and the in-country RA team.
  • Stay informed of regulatory affairs guidelines in China and provide input on updated regulations and standards as needed.
  • Provide regulatory input for the development of the Regulatory Intelligence Management System (RIMS).
  • Develop and maintain departmental procedures and database for regulatory affairs, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Participate in clinical evaluation study as needed.
  • Support the Approved Product List (APL) process.
  • Support post-market regulatory compliance activities, including PSURs (Periodic Safety Update Reports).
  • Coordinate recall or market withdrawal activities as necessary.
  • Assist in product shipping block and release processes.
  • Aid the local RA team with government queries and registration documentation requirements.
  • Demonstrate flexibility as team priorities evolve and assist in updating project plans accordingly.
  • Contribute to departmental goals and perform other duties as required.


Qualifications

Skills/Job Requirements:
  • Education: Minimum B.S/B.E or higher in life science, biomedical engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred. Software knowledge is a plus.
  • Minimum 5 years RA experience is required with a bachelors or 3 years with a masters degree.
  • Minimum 2 years of working experience supporting international submissions preferred
  • Previous China regulatory affairs experience is a major plus.
  • Experience with new product development projects for complex products.
  • Experience with RIMS (e.g., Veeva, Rimsys, etc.) is a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven ability to translate technical documentation into effective regulatory submissions.
  • Good interpersonal skills and able to work well with cross- functional teams.
  • Solid project management skills, experience of working (as a leader or co-leader or project manager) cross-functionally/regionally to support strategy development, drive planning and execute to time sensitive goals; Cross-cultural (China) RA project related a plus.
  • Keen on delivering quality results and introducing best practices.
  • RAC (regulatory affairs certified) desirable.
  • Ability to speak and write in Chinese is a plus.
  • Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project applications
  • Knowledge of SAP, Agile or similar business systems desired.


Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate's experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate's qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.

About Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Intuitive Surgical, Inc. is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, and markets robotic products designed to improve clinical outcomes of patients through minimally invasive surgery, most notably with the da Vinci Surgical System. The company is part of the NASDAQ-100 and S&P 500. Intuitive Surgical has installed more than 5,000 surgical systems worldwide, and has more than 4,000 employees.
Learn more about Intuitive Surgical, Inc
Size
9,793 employees
Market Cap
$93.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$1 billion
Founded
1999
5 Year Trend
+16.1%
Revenue
$4.3 billion
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