Job DescriptionWe are seeking an experienced Regulatory Affairs Expert in digital pathology to provide strategic and tactical regulatory leadership for digital pathology products, including software, image analysis algorithms, and integrated diagnostic systems.
This role serves as a key regulatory partner to R&D, Clinical, Quality, and Commercial teams, ensuring regulatory requirements for digital pathology solutions are proactively integrated throughout the product lifecycle, from development through commercialization and post-market activities.
The Regulatory Expert will act as a subject matter expert in digital pathology, with deep understanding of global regulatory frameworks (e.g., FDA, EU IVDR/MDR), software-driven diagnostics, and companion diagnostic applications. This role translates complex regulatory expectations into clear, practical strategies.
Key Responsibilities- Provide regulatory leadership for digital pathology products, including whole slide imaging systems, image analysis algorithms, and integrated workflows. Ensure global regulatory requirements are incorporated early in development
- Define and execute global regulatory strategies and support submissions (FDA, EU IVDR, and international markets)
- Lead meetings with regulatory bodies, including FDA
- Provide regulatory guidance on clinical validation, study design, and performance evidence requirements for digital pathology
- Interpret and apply regulatory guidance for Software as a Medical Device (SaMD), AI/ML diagnostics, cybersecurity, and algorithm lifecycle management
- Partner with R&D, clinical, quality, and commercial teams to enable compliant product development and execution
- Identify regulatory risks and provide clear mitigation strategies and recommendations to leadership
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree in scientific or engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
- 8+ years of regulatory affairs experience in IVDs or medical devices.
- Demonstrated experience in leading meetings with regulatory bodies on complex topics
- Demonstrated experience in digital pathology or software-based diagnostics (required).
- Strong understanding of SaMD, AI/ML regulatory frameworks, and global regulatory requirements.
Additional DetailsThis job has a full time weekly schedule. It includes the option to work remotely. Applications for this job will be accepted until at least June 8, 2026 or until the job is no longer posted.
The full-time equivalent pay range for this position is $124,160.00 - $232,800.00/yr plus eligibility for bonus, stock and benefits. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations
Travel Required: Occasional
Shift: Day
Duration: No End Date
Job Function: Quality/Regulatory