Regulatory Affairs Manager

Envista Holdings Corporation; Kloten; On-site; CHF 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Nobel Biocare Envista is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager responsible for EU, US and Canada regulatory deliverables for prosthetic and digital devices, spanning development, compliance projects, and lifecycle management.

You will develop regulatory strategies, lead CE/UKCA, 510(k) and Health Canada submissions, maintain technical files, support PMS, audits and post-market activities, and explore AI-enabled improvements while preserving human oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree or PhD is advantageous.
• A tech or science-focused degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in regulatory affairs within medical device industry.
• Minimum 3 years' experience working directly with authorities.
• In-depth knowledge of EU, US and CA medical device regulations.
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 quality management system requirements.
• Knowledge of design control and technical documentation for medical devices.
• Experience devising regulatory strategies and impact assessments.
• Experience interpreting changed legislation and implementing it in processes.
• Software, cybersecurity risk management and PMS experience is an advantage.
• Foundational knowledge of AI and automation with governance considerations.
• Fluency in English is a must.
• Additional languages are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage regulatory aspects of developing new prosthetic and digital devices.
• Develop regulatory strategies and assemble CE/UKCA marking, 510(k) and Health Canada submissions.
• Manage regulatory compliance throughout lifecycle, including change requests, PMS and technical files.
• Support audits and front/back-office audit activities.
• Ensure accurate, timely and compliant UDI submissions and data integrity.
• Provide regulatory guidance on labeling, IFU and software/digital solutions.

Skills

Regulatory strategy

Regulatory submissions

Quality management systems

AI in regulatory

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Job description

Job Description

The Regulatory Affairs Manager is responsible for regulatory affairs deliverables related to the EU, US and Canada for product development, compliance projects, lifecycle management, and regulatory processes, for prosthetic and digital devices. The role also contributes to the responsible use of AI and automation to improve regulatory processes and operational efficiency.

Main Responsibilities

Manage the regulatory aspects of developing new prosthetic and digital devices. Develop and execute regulatory strategies and assemble high-quality deliverables for CE/UKCA marking, 510(k) and Health Canada submissions. Manage the regulatory compliance of prosthetic and digital devices throughout their lifecycle, including supporting change requests and sustaining projects; revising and updating technical files (STEDs and GSPRCs); handling claims; supporting post-market surveillance (PMS); and assessing risks for devices affected by HHEs, deviations, CAPAs or recalls. Support internal and external quality management system audits and technical file reviews, including audit preparation and front- and back-office support. Execute and maintain product and economic operator registrations with authorities. Ensure accurate, timely and compliant UDI submissions and data integrity across relevant regulatory systems and jurisdictions. Support the creation and maintenance of regulatory procedures and processes; conduct country risk assessments; and gather regulatory intelligence to keep processes current and compliant with local regulations. Provide regulatory guidance on global labeling and instructions for use (IFU), including eIFU, and support the maintenance of compliant content throughout the product lifecycle. Provide regulatory guidance for software and connected digital solutions, including regulatory applicability, software documentation, security risk management, post-market considerations and lifecycle changes. Ensure relevant requirements are addressed throughout the product lifecycle in collaboration with Quality, R&D and IT. Identify practical AI and automation opportunities within Regulatory Affairs by analysing end-to-end processes and identifying steps suited to automation or AI while preserving human judgment. Assess feasibility, risks, controls and expected benefits; map current and future workflows; define appropriate governance and validation requirements; implement or contribute to solution development and deployment.

Job Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university is required.


• A Master’s degree or PhD is of advantage.


• A degree focused on technology or science is preferred.


• Minimum 5 years’ experience in regulatory affairs within medical device industry.


• Minimum 3 years' experience in working directly with authorities·


• In depth knowledge of core aspects of EU, US and CA medical device regulations.


• Knowledge of medical device quality management system requirements (ISO 13495).


• Knowledge of core aspects of the design control process and the requirements for technical documentation for medical devices.


• Experience of devising regulatory strategies and conducting impact assessments.


• Experience in reviewing, interpreting changed legislation and implementing it successfully in processes and procedures.


• Working knowledge of software, cybersecurity risk management and post-market surveillance is an advantage.


• Foundational knowledge of AI and automation concepts and the ability to support their responsible use in optimising Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance processes, with appropriate consideration of data quality, validation, human oversight and traceability.


• Fluency in English is a must.


• Further languages are an advantage.

Operating Company

Nobel Biocare Envista and its family of companies (Envista) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Envista will consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes submitted by vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, professional recruiters, fee-based referral services and recruiting agencies (Agency) to have been referred by the Agency free of charge and Envista will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt such unsolicited resumes. An Agency must obtain advance written approval from Envista's internal Talent Acquisition or Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract approved by the Global Talent Acquisition leader and in response to a specific job opening. Envista will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement and written approval in place. Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers an estimated 90% of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. Envista companies, including DEXIS, Kerr, Nobel Biocare and Ormco, partner with dental professionals to help them deliver the best possible patient care. Envista became an independent company in 2019. We brought with us the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus to meet the end‑to‑end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is now one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit www.envistaco.com.