Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Cook Medical; Whitchurch-Stouffville; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading medical device company located in Whitchurch-Stouffville, Ontario is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to ensure compliance with Health Canada regulations. This 6-month contract position may lead to full-time employment. Responsibilities include supporting departmental activities, monitoring products for licensing, and coordinating quality systems documentation. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in regulatory affairs and a relevant clinical education.

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• 2 years experience with federal regulations respecting medical devices and quality systems.
• Must be a confident, energetic positive self-starter.

Responsibilities

• Support departmental activities for Health Canada licensure.
• Monitor new and existing product part numbers for compliance.
• Prepare mandatory reports and assist with submissions.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Results-driven approach

Knowledge of federal regulations

Education

Clinical post-secondary education in nursing or medical/life sciences

Job description

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity to join a fast growing, well established medical device industry leader as a Regulatory Affairs Specialist. This position is currently a 6 month contract with the possibility of extension and/or full time employment in the future.

The primary purpose of this position is to support departmental activities by ensuring all products have appropriate Health Canada license and approval for sale. Support departmental activities by ensuring compliance with Health Canada regulations. Act as liaison between appropriate stake holders regarding regulatory matters. Support Quality Systems related activities.

Cook Medical is a privately held, Indiana-headquartered company with a global reach. Our roots are in minimally-invasive medical devices, and we are always expanding into new areas of treatment - cellular therapies, biologics, regenerative therapies, and more. We have developed businesses that support the communities where we live and work, such as hospitality, transportation, and real estate.

Our work environment focuses on bringing people together, fostering relationships that promote respect, inclusion, diversity, and equality in all of our interactions. These collaborative working relationships foster innovation and make Cook, our employees, and our communities stronger.

Cook is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

Responsibilities

• Support departmental activities by ensuring all products have appropriate Health Canada license and approval for sale.
• Assist with Special Access Program interactions.
• Monitor new and existing part numbers to ensure that all products sold are licensed.
• Ensure completion and submission of license amendments as required and determine applicable fees.
• Assist with annual renewal process.
• Prepare mandatory reports for ROEB.
• Monitor Health Canada website for policy changes.
• Ensure submissions comply with administrative policies.
• Gather information from manufacturers and evaluate suitability for application.
• Assist with product recalls
• Communicate with Regulatory, Quality and associate personnel at other Cook Group companies.
• Maintain Quality Systems Documentation.
• Coordinate internal audit process.

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• 2 years experience working with federal regulations respecting medical devices and quality systems. Additional experience or specialized training in healthcare would be an asset
• Appropriate clinical post-secondary education in a subject relating to nursing or medical/life sciences.
• Must be confident, energetic positive, self-starter and results-driven.
• Ability to form trusting and professional relationships throughout the organization and with Health Canada officials.
• Highly effective communicator.
• Able to travel outside of Canada