Regulatory FDA Attorney

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments•Columbia, MD

60d•$150,000 - $160,000•Onsite

About The Position

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments is seeking a Regulatory FDA Attorney to join our team to help lead and strengthen our compliance strategy across the organization. In this role, you will monitor evolving federal, state, and local environmental regulations, assess how they apply to our business, and advise leaders on practical steps to maintain compliance and reduce risk. You will also monitor FDA regulations as we have a small number of FDA-regulated products. You will play a key role in guiding the organization through complex regulatory requirements covering multiple federal and state agencies.

Requirements

A Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved law school
At least 4 years of legal experience
At least 2 years of experience in regulatory compliance
Strong knowledge of regulations related to FDA, EPA, OSHA, NRC, DOJ, and applicable state and local requirements
Experience researching, interpreting, and summarizing laws, regulations, statutes, and compliance guidance
Strong analytical skills and the ability to assess risk, identify solutions, and communicate recommendations clearly
Excellent organizational, communication, and presentation skills
The ability to work effectively with stakeholders across functions, disciplines, and levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Monitor federal, state, and local regulatory requirements and evaluate how they apply across Shimadzu operations, including headquarters, regional offices, and laboratory environments
Track and interpret updates from agencies such as OSHA, EPA, FDA, DOJ, DOT, NRC, and state environmental agencies
Assess regulatory risk and recommend practical, business-aligned solutions to support ongoing compliance
Partner with leaders across departments to implement compliance actions and improve internal processes
Review internal activities and reporting to identify potential compliance concerns before they become larger issues
Help identify regulatory knowledge gaps across the organization and support the development of effective training solutions
Measure the effectiveness of training through follow-up assessments, surveys, and other feedback tools
Provide regular feedback and insight to senior leadership, including the General Counsel, on compliance trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Stay current on changing regulatory expectations and industry developments through active participation in relevant external forums and associations
Travel as needed to support business operations and compliance initiatives
Lead and support a three-person regulatory team