Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Katalyst HealthCares and Life Sciences

$100K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 6-8 years in a regulated industry (FDA, Software as a Medical Device preferred)
  • Strong knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations (21 CFR 11, 21 CFR 820)
  • Experience in drafting and submitting regulatory filings for medical devices
  • Background with US FDA Class I and II medical devices; Class III experience is a plus
  • Familiarity with interacting with OUS Regulatory Authorities
  • Understanding of pre- and post-market clinical study regulations (21 CFR 812, 21 CFR 50, 21 CFR 56)
  • Knowledge of Medical Devices Regulations (MDR 2017/745, ISO 13485)

Responsibilities

  • Represent Regulatory Affairs on cross-functional teams, providing strategic input on product lifecycle and regulatory compliance
  • Assess documentation for medical device submissions and provide regulatory guidance
  • Assist in the creation and review of SOPs for next-gen products
  • Compare regulatory outcomes with initial product concepts and give recommendations
  • Investigate regulatory history for assessing approval implications
  • Create and maintain technical documentation for regulatory approval of products
  • Prepare and review regulatory submissions to authorities
  • Evaluate design and labeling changes for regulatory impact
  • Utilize technical skills to propose solutions for complex regulatory issues
  • Ensure compliance with post-marketing requirements for products
  • Review product labeling to ensure regulatory compliance
  • Guide and develop less experienced staff through example and support
  • Collaborate with clinical teams on compliance for clinical studies and product changes
  • Ensure timely submission of adverse events to regulatory bodies

Benefits

  • Collaborative and dynamic work environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Flexible work hours or remote work options
  • Access to cutting-edge technologies and products
  • Supportive team culture focused on mentorship
Full Job Description
Responsibilities:
  • Represent Regulatory Affairs on cross-functional project teams and provide strategic input and technical guidance on product lifecycle planning and regulatory requirements for non-medical devices, and medical devices.
  • Assess the acceptability of documentation for medical device submissions and effectively communicate regulatory guidance.
  • Assist in SOP development and review in support of "next-gen " product offerings.
  • Revisit and compare regulatory outcomes with initial product concepts to make recommendations on future actions.
  • Understand and investigate regulatory history/background of class, disease/ therapeutic context in order to assess regulatory implications for approval.
  • Create and ensure maintenance of technical documentation (such as clinical evaluation reports, risk management reports, 510(k) notification) as required for obtaining and/or maintaining regulatory approval/clearance for Client products
  • Assist in preparation and review of regulatory submission to authorities.
  • Evaluate proposed design, labeling, and distribution changes for regulatory impact and implement any required regulatory action.
  • Utilize technical regulatory skills to propose strategies on complex issues.
  • Ensure compliance with product post marketing requirements.
  • Review product labeling to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements.
  • Individuals may provide limited work direction and guidance to peers and/or skilled non-exempt levels of employees. Participate in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance, and offering counsel.
  • Work with the clinical teams to ensure compliance for pre- and post-market clinical studies in support of client products and product changes.
  • Ensuring timely submission of adverse events to the appropriate regulatory bodies.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field (or equivalent experience)
  • 6 - 8 years working in a regulated industry (FDA and Software as a Medical Device preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of FDA Quality System Regulations, including but not limited to, 21 CFR 11, and 21 CFR 820.
  • Knowledge and experience drafting and submitting regulatory filings, including but not limited to, Q-Submission requests, and Traditional and Special 510(k) filings. Filings for Software as Medical Device preferred.
  • Experience with US FDA Class I and II medical devices. Additional experience with FDA Class III devices and OUS device classification a plus.
  • Experience interacting with OUS Regulatory Authorities, including Q-Submission meetings, and product Deficiency Response meetings, and regulatory inspections and US.
  • Knowledge and understanding of pre- and post- market clinical studies, including but not limited to, 21 CFR 812, 21 CFR 50, and 21 CFR 56.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Medical Devices Regulations (MDR 2017/745. MDCG 2019-11, MDCG 2020-1), ISO 13485, and MDSAP, ISO 14971, ISO 62366, IEC 82304-1, IEC 62304, preferred.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

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