Regulatory FDA Attorney

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments

15h•$135,000 - $140,000

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 regulations, assess how they apply to our business, and advise leaders on practical steps to maintain compliance and reduce risk. You will play a key role in guiding the organization through complex regulatory requirements, with a particular focus on environmental, FDA, and NRC-related matters.

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, and NRC
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

Benefits

Our Culture – A work environment that values diversity, inclusion & belonging
Competitive Compensation – Day 1 Benefits & Competitive Salary
Retirement Benefits – Matching 401K & Profit-Sharing Program
Professional Growth – Clear pathways for Career, Leadership and Personal Development
Health Benefits – Flexible Spending/Health Savings Accounts
Work-Life Balance – Generous & Front-Loaded Paid Time Off Plan
Education – Tuition Assistance Program for both graduate and undergraduate levels
Insurance Perks – Pet Insurance, optional Identity theft, legal pre-paid and critical care buy-up insurance benefits, generous company paid life insurance & short-term disability programs
Work Flexibility – Business casual Dress Attire & casual (jeans) Friday!
Employee Engagement – Employee Resource Groups to network, build a sense of community and enhance one’s career and personal development
10 paid vacation days, 8 paid personal days, 8 paid scheduled holidays and 3 paid floating holidays
generous short-term disability program with the company covering 100% of monthly premiums