Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist
About The Position
The Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist provides regulatory leadership for products manufactured by PROCEPT BioRobotics from development through marketing approval and commercialization. Responsibilities include coordination and preparation of regulatory submissions and for the development/revision of procedures and practices to ensure compliance with FDA and international regulations, guidelines, and standards, and providing regulatory guidance to project teams. The initial role of the Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist will be as an individual contributor, reporting to the Senior Director of Global Regulatory Affairs. The ideal candidate would have had previous medical device experience and be looking for potential for growth.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
- Minimum of 12 years’ experience in medical device industry with experience in regulatory affairs with direct submissions responsibilities
- Knowledge of relevant Title 21 of the US code of Federal Regulations is required
- Experience with US Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C) Section 510(k) is required
- Experience with European Medical Device Directive (93/42/EEC with 2007/47/EC) is required
- Experience with Quality Management System Standard ISO 13485 is required
- Experience with Risk Management Standard ISO 14971 is required
- Knowledge of EU MDR regulations is required
- Proficiency in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint and Excel) and Adobe Acrobat
- Strong organization skills, able to manage multiple projects and timelines
- Competence in applying scientific principles and logical thought processes in preparing regulatory documentation
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently as an individual contributor and in a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Advanced degree and RAC (Regulatory Affairs Certificate) preferred
- Knowledge of International Medical Device requirements (Canada, Australia, New Zealand, China, Japan, etc.) is preferred
- Knowledge of software development and software quality as it relates to regulatory submissions a plus
Responsibilities
- Regulatory representation and leadership to cross-functional products teams, development of regulatory strategies and support PROCEPT’s products, marketing applications and post-market activities
- Providing training, coaching and mentoring to other regulatory affairs specialists
- Assisting in strategic decision making, and representing regulatory at all levels of the business
- Responsible for project timelines and management of regulatory submissions including preparing IDE, 510K and international submissions for new products, new indications, and significant product changes, to ensure compliance with the FDA and international regulations and guidelines
- Prepare Letters to File documentation to support internal filings for product development projects and product changes not requiring regulatory agency approvals
- Prepare and maintain Technical Files/Technical Documentation for Europe (CE Mark) for new products, new indications, and significant product changes
- Support product development teams on regulatory issues, including review of documentation
- Provide regulatory assessments for anticipated design, manufacturing, and labeling changes
- Represent RA functional area in the review and approval of Engineering Change Orders (ECO)
- Provide regulatory guidance with regard to the preparation, review and approval of labeling and promotional materials
- Perform regulatory research and stay abreast of changes for US and international regulations and requirements
- Provide regulatory support for quality assurance and regulatory compliance activities as required
- Maintain well-organized, auditable regulatory files
- Maintain trained status for, and comply with, all relevant aspects of the PROCEPT BioRobotics Quality Management System to ensure product and support regulatory compliance
- Understand and adhere to the PROCEPT BioRobotics EHS Policy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
