Intuitive Surgical, Inc

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Intuitive Surgical, Inc$120K — $145K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 8+ years of regulatory affairs experience in a medical device company (including applicable master's degree)
  • Thorough knowledge of US Medical Device regulations and Health Canada guidance
  • Expertise in product lifecycle management, design controls, risk management, and labeling requirements
  • Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to convey technical information
  • Collaborative team player focused on departmental success
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills with a professional demeanor
  • Proactive in expanding knowledge of the regulatory landscape.

Responsibilities

  • Provide regulatory guidance and develop regulatory plans for product teams.
  • Determine regulatory pathways and influence global strategies for U.S. and Canadian markets.
  • Lead the preparation of regulatory submissions, including FDA 510(k) and Health Canada applications.
  • Coordinate with technical experts to fulfill regulatory agency data requests and prepare responses.
  • Offer risk-based regulatory guidance ensuring cross-functional project alignment.
  • Collaborate internationally to support global regulatory approvals and rollouts.

Benefits

  • Market-competitive compensation with base pay, incentives, and equity options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Primary Function of Position
The Sr. Regulatory Affairs primary responsibilities include developing regulatory plans, reviewing design input/output documentation, identification of applicable standards and guidance documents, performing regulatory assessments to determine the impact of design/process changes, preparing regulatory submissions, maintaining regulatory filings and licenses.

Essential Job Duties
  • Provide regulatory guidance to product teams, develop regulatory plans, and review and approve product design control documentation.
  • Determine regulatory pathways and formulate regulatory strategies for the U.S. and Canadian markets. Assess regulatory impact on design, materials, labeling, packaging, manufacturing processes, and facility changes. Influence and lead global regulatory strategies.
  • Author and lead regulatory documentation and submissions, including U.S. FDA 510(k) premarket notifications, internal Letters to File, pre-submissions, Health Canada submissions with minimal supervision.
  • Coordinate with technical experts to provide additional data/information requested by regulatory agencies and prepare responses to facilitate regulatory approvals.
  • Provide risk-based guidance and regulatory input to projects and issues, ensuring cross- functional alignment and resolution.
  • Collaborate with international counterparts to support global regulatory submissions, approvals, and implementation rollouts.


Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience
  • Minimum 8 years of regulatory affairs experience working in a medical device company (Can be in combination with a regulatory affairs master's degree; e.g., Masters in Regulatory Science)
  • In-depth understanding of US Medical Device regulations, Health Canada guidance and EU MDR.
  • Regulatory working knowledge of product lifecycle management, design controls, risk management, verification and validation, and product labeling requirement
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple projects simultaneously
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, proven ability to translate technical documentation into effective internal documentation, and regulatory submissions
  • Team player who seeks to help and learn from colleagues seeing the department success as their own
  • Strong interpersonal and negotiation/influencing skills while maintaining a high level of professionalism
  • Proactively seeks to develop and become well-versed within the regulatory landscape.

Required Education and Training
  • Minimum B.S. or higher in Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Pharmacy preferred. Non-technical degrees with equivalent complex medical device experience are acceptable.

Working Conditions
  • None

Preferred Skills and Experience
  • RAPS Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) is a plus.


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
NASDAQ

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