Sr Manager, Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance – Surgical Robotics

Sysmex•Buffalo Grove, IL

71d•$126,000 - $175,000•Onsite

About The Position

Find a Better Way... ...to use your skills and experience.This is the time to let your talent come to life. To maximize your knowledge and use it for the greater good. To work with the best professionals using state-of-the-art technology, and improve lives with your innovative ideas and ambitious dreams. Find a better way: the Sysmex Way....to improve the lives of others.Headquartered in Kobe, Japan, Sysmex is located in Lincolnshire, Illinois. Renowned worldwide for the very finest in quality, innovative diagnostic equipment and information-management systems, we apply science to enhance the quality of life on a global scale. Our agile, resourceful team is committed to realizing critical breakthroughs in laboratory diagnostics, information technology, workflow analysis and life sciences for the clinical laboratory....to build a promising future.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in science related field or equivalent experience required.
Minimum 7+ years of progressive experience in medical device industry Regulatory Affairs required.
Experience working directly with regulatory agency representatives.
Thorough understanding of FDA, Health Canada regulations and requirements for medical devices (21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, CMDR).
Thorough understanding of the 510(k) process and Canada MDL application process requirements.
Working knowledge of medical device standards, such as IEC 62304, IEC 60601, IEC 62366, ISO 14155 and applicable usability, software, cybersecurity, and labeling expectations.
English
Excellent general IT skills i.e. Microsoft Office/Outlook, Adobe etc.
Ability to follow guidelines and effectively communicate scientific data in a structured manner.
Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with internal and external subject matter experts to obtain necessary to support product applications or submissions.
Motivated individual with hands-on RA/QA experience, excellent communication skills, ability to communicate and work at all levels or the organization.
Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail.
Ability to deal with high stress situations is a must.
Ability to lead & work as part of a team.

Nice To Haves

RAC would be a plus
Prior Surgical robotics experience a plus.
PMP qualification would be a plus.
Japanese would be a plus

Responsibilities

Leads preparation, documentation and submission of FDA and Health Canada applications and providing responses to regulatory agencies regarding device information or issues. Includes the summary of data collected and demonstration of acceptable performance. Ensure understanding of risk and approximate timing for approvals for planning purposes
Manages maintenance of device establishment registrations, listings and licensing renewals and ongoing activities for compliance with FDA, Health Canada and other country-specific regulations as required.
Review all regulatory materials for accuracy, comprehensiveness, and compliance with regulatory standards and set team objectives to ensure alignment with business and regulatory strategies.
Provide regulatory guidance and leadership to cross-functional departments or development project teams regarding design, development, evaluation, or marketing (ad/promo) of products.
Manages regulatory affairs procedures to make sure that regulatory compliance is sustained or enhanced. Also ensuring adherence to internal procedures. Evaluate and implement continuous improvement in internal processes and procedures.
Maintain current knowledge of relevant regulations and guidelines both proposed and final rules including those for medical devices products.
Manages & leads development of regulatory strategies that meet regulatory requirements and provide guidance regarding regulatory requirements for planned changes.
Support internal and external audits, including ISO and/or regulatory body audits.
Support the maintenance and continuous improvement of the quality management system to ensure ongoing compliance with applicable ISO standards and regulatory requirements.
Conduct post-market surveillance activities and support post-approval products through change evaluation and submission and annual reporting as required. Other duties as assigned.