Position Summary
Manages the regulatory side of the company business to ensure timely product approvals and compliance with domestic and international regulatory requirements
Key Accountabilities:
· Develop medical device regulatory submissions in accordance with FDA requirements (e.g., pre-submissions, original IDEs, IDE supplements, 6-month Investigator Lists, original PMAs, PMA supplements, IDE/PMA Annual Progress Reports, 510(k)s, MAFs)
· Develop Design Dossiers and Technical Files for CE marking purposes
· Develop other international regulatory submissions as required
· Review and approve proposed labeling, packaging, advertising and promotional materials after evaluating conformance to regulations.
· Review, edit and provide regulatory and quality system approval for project documentation.
· Review and analyze technical protocols, data, and reports generated by Research and Development, Operations, Clinical Research, Quality Assurance or other related departments.
· Participate in the development of world-wide regulatory strategies to ensure rapid and timely approval of devices and continued regulatory support of marketed devices and other products.
· Partner with cross functional teams by providing independent regulatory guidance and support to product development teams for strategic planning, design and development, and compliance activities.
· Develop procedures to ensure regulatory compliance
· Act as an active regulatory representative on project teams
· Respond to requests from regulatory agencies and/or distributors to prepare and submit documentation for marketing approvals in other countries, as well as provide routine regulatory information to associates and affiliates.
· Review and provide regulatory authorization for Nonconformance reports (NCR)
· Provide Regulatory Affairs support during internal and external audits.
· Prepare and file facility registration documents
· Conduct external audit activities as requested
· Prepare the necessary documents to obtain Certificates of Exportability and Certificates to Foreign Government from US FDA
· Manage commercial device tracking
· Develop clinical protocols and clinical study reports
· Prepare and submit medical device reports
· Perform various other duties as assigned
Internal Networking/Key relationships:
This position requires cooperating with different company departments, such as R&D, Sales, Logistics, Finance and the other team members of the department.
Minimum Skills and Capabilities:
· Excellent interpersonal skills to interface with project team members and able to contribute to the overall success of the team.
· Excellent written, verbal communication and presentation skills are required.
· Excellent attention to detail and ability to coordinate multiple activities simultaneously
· Excellent computer skills including expertise in Microsoft Office Products, in addition to, Lotus Notes.
Minimum Knowledge & Experience required for the position:
· Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering (or related field) from an accredited college or university required. Minimum 5 years direct experience in regulatory affairs (preferably in the medical device/drug or biomedical area).
· Solid knowledge of US and European regulatory processes, including Class III is required.
· Practical (hands-on) experience in a medical device regulatory environment, preparing submissions (IDEs/IDE supplements, PMAs/PMA Supplements, 510(k)s and Design Dossiers/Technical files) for Class II and III medical devices and a successful track record is required.
· Experience interacting with U.S. FDA and European Notified Bodies is required.
· Experience presenting at FDA meetings is preferred.
· Sound knowledge and understanding of how IDE-regulated clinical studies are performed is required.
· Experience in review and approval of promotional review process strongly preferred
· Comprehensive Knowledge of Design Control processes and controls
· Comprehensive Knowledge of Regulatory Standards needed in the medical device environment.
Travel requirements: Minimal
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