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Director Regulatory Affairs
- Posted 14 June 2024
- LocationLaguna Hills
- Reference198481
- Contact NameJeremy Burling
Job description
About the job
This individual will join our client's regulatory team and collaborate with other departments like R&D, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, and Commercial. Here's what you'll be responsible for:
- Preparing Regulatory Submissions: You'll draft submissions for international markets and the FDA, including Technical Documents, Files, Device Applications/Amendments, and PMAs.
- Data Gathering and Support: Identify and collect data needed for filings, responses to inquiries, and registration maintenance. This ensures products meet global regulatory requirements for commercialization.
- Clinical Evaluation Reports: You'll be responsible for creating and updating annual Clinical Evaluation Reports, including State of the Art and Subject Literature Reviews.
- Regulatory Submissions Expertise: As a key contributor, you'll prepare and review submissions following US and international regulatory requirements. You'll also ensure complete and timely responses to Health Authorities during application review.
- Subject Matter Expert: Serve as a resource on regulatory affairs, providing training and guidance to team members as needed.
- Regulatory Procedures: Author and/or review regulatory procedures and update them when necessary.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Possess a strong understanding of medical device regulations, including FDA regulations (e.g., 21 CFR Part 820, 21 CFR Part 11), ISO standards (e.g., ISO 13485, ISO 14971), and international regulatory frameworks.
- Communication and Collaboration: Demonstrate excellent communication skills and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Project Team Participation: Actively participate in cross-functional project teams as a global regulatory advisor.
- Technical Documentation Review: Review technical documentation to ensure it supports regulatory applications.
- Competitive and Technical Awareness: Maintain a strong understanding of competitive technologies and medical/technical developments relevant to our client's products.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Proven Regulatory Experience: This role requires strong experience with pre-market regulatory activities in the US, EU, and other global markets.
- Success with Regulatory Agencies: You have a proven track record of successful regulatory submissions and interactions with regulatory agencies (FDA, Notified Bodies, etc.).
- Fast-Paced Environment: You thrive in a dynamic and fast-paced work environment.
- Integrity and Character: You possess high integrity, character, and are a person who is tough-minded, fair, and principled.
- Creative Problem-Solving: You have strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop innovative solutions.
- Project Management Skills: You can prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects, and set/manage timelines with urgency.
- Communication and Interpersonal Skills: You are self-confident, decisive, and possess excellent communication skills in both written and oral formats. Additionally, you are a great listener, presenter, and problem solver.
- Teamwork and Collaboration: You can interface effectively at all levels and functions within the organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Manage internal and external resources.
Education and Experience:
- 7-10 years of experience in regulatory affairs within the medical device industry, with a preference for implantable devices.
- Bachelor's or master's degree.
- A "hands-on" style that fosters a strong, cohesive, team-focused work environment.
- Technical and continuous improvement experience with emphasis on managing and deploying continuous product development for medical devices.
- A proven track record in therapy innovation, technology implementation, and commercialization.
- A demonstrable track record of achieving and maintaining high-quality standards.
- Complete training as outlined in the company's training plan, including mandatory training on Insider Trading, Anti-Bribery/Corruption Policies, and Code of Business Conduct and Ethics.