Regulatory Affairs Specialist implementing compliance strategies for Integra LifeSciences’ products. Collaborate with teams globally to ensure adherence to US and international regulations.
Responsibilities
Implementing regulatory strategies for the Company with a focus on achieving compliance for all current and upcoming regulations in the US, EU, Canada and globally
Providing regulatory input for regulatory documentation and development or sustaining projects to ensure that regulatory requirements are met
Analysis and review of data
Resolution of regulatory issues of moderate scope
Maintenance/update of existing technical files
Ensuring that new products are compliant to new requirements
Utilizing an intermediate base of knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements, documentation, language, and the submission filing process to support a focused team to ensure that the product portfolio and the required regulatory documentation is optimized for the business
Provide regulatory input to cross-functional teams
Works mostly independently to evaluate regulatory issues, contribute to, and implement regulatory strategies, and revise technical documentation for existing and new regulatory submissions
Aid Supervisor in the development of US and International regulatory strategies and verification and validation activities for assigned product submissions
Author draft submissions (including MDR Technical Documentation) under supervision
Ensure timeliness of regulatory submissions according to business needs
Includes ensuring prompt follow-up to the questions and requests received from regulators
Assist with the coordination, preparation, and maintenance of FDA PMA and BLA filings such as Annual Reports, 30 Day Notices, and 180 Day Submissions in accordance with US FDA requirements
Begin to interact with Regulatory Body personnel under direct supervision
Actively assist with upcoming audits and certification reviews with all Company designated Notified Bodies
Support communication with the Company’s Notified Bodies regarding regulatory issues/questions and schedule Technical Documentation/Technical File reviews
Maintain Regulatory Affairs product files (design dossiers, periodic regulatory reports) to support compliance with regulatory requirements
Review promotional and advertising material for adherence to approved product claims and regulatory compliance
Work in partnership with Product Development, Manufacturing and QA/QC to ensure overall compliance with US, Canadian, European, and International regulations
Coordinate rollouts of product changes with corporate and international regulatory teams
Coordinate Unique Device Identification system requirements and other labeling compliance of new products introduced into the market
Work with cross-functional management to review and approve rework of non-conforming product CAPA, SCAR, HHE and Field Actions
Support product risk management in accordance with FDA/ISO 14971 under supervision
Review basic Change Engineering Requests, Document Change Requests, Variances, and other Quality System Documentation that requires regulatory review and approval to ensure compliance with government regulations
Works under moderate supervision
Review labeling that requires regulatory review and approval to ensure compliance with government regulations
Apply company policies and procedures to resolve a variety of issues of moderate complexity; Provide solutions to a variety of problems of moderate scope and complexity
Participate in continuous improvement projects within Regulatory Affairs and throughout the organization, as assigned
Contribute to the authoring of SOPs
Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or other technically related field
Minimum of 2 years related experience in an FDA regulated industry such as Medical Devices, Biotech or Pharma (must have at least 1 year in Regulatory Affairs and the other year can be in a related field such as Product Development, Quality, Operations to contribute to total experience)
Education or certification in lieu of relevant experience accepted when the requirements below are met: RA Certification (RAC) can count towards 1 year of specific RA experience
Master’s degree can count towards 2 years of relevant (non-RA) experience
Terminal degree (Doctorate or PhD in Business, Science, or related discipline) can count towards 4 years of relevant (non-RA) experience.
Experience in working effectively with cross-functional teams (e.g., manufacturing sites, new product development teams, marketing teams, quality teams, external partners)
Experience with medical device, biologic or implantable products is preferred, but not required
Awareness of business strategies and tactics, including an understanding of regulatory impact
Must have proven ability to prepare and submit documents to regulatory agencies, with supervision
Ability to explain regulatory requirements and pitfalls to project teams, colleagues, and external partners.
Can communicate existing facts in an organized and clear manner to cross-functional teams.
Must be detail oriented, well-organized, and able to work both independently and in teams.
Must possess and demonstrate an understanding of FDA, European Medical Device Directive (MDD), Medical Device Regulations (MDR), and quality system requirements.
Must have strong writing, project management and communication skills.
Demonstrated skills in contributing to multiple projects simultaneously.
Established skill in objective thinking.
Brings proposals for solutions to identified issues.
Develops plans to meet pre-defined Regulatory goals.
Responsible for tasks and intermediate submission components, based on templates.
Capability to interact with diplomacy and tact while maintaining appropriate assertiveness.
Willingness to take ownership and accept responsibility for actions and decisions.
Ability to communicate effectively in both informal and formal settings.
Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) is a plus and can be obtained on the job.
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