Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist

NLS Medtronic Trading NL B.V.; Eindhoven; Hybrid; EUR 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP)

Job summary

Medtronic Benelux seeks an Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support post‑market surveillance and quality management across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. The role collaborates with regulatory, quality and commercial teams to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.

Based in Maastricht or Heerlen with a flex work arrangement, you will engage with authorities and customers, handle inquiries, and help implement new regulatory requirements across the Benelux region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Healthcare or related field.
• Fluent in English and Dutch (written and spoken).
• Excellent MS Office and database skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate post‑market surveillance activities and field safety actions within the Benelux region.
• Liaise with competent authorities on vigilance and regulatory questions.
• Advise sales on product complaint handling and returns per regulatory requirements.
• Support Quality Management System activities, including supplier and distributor management and document control.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support implementation of new requirements.
• Manage shared regulatory mailboxes and respond to internal, tender and customer requests.
• Review promotional materials for regulatory compliance and collaborate with regional teams.

Skills

Regulatory Affairs

Quality Assurance

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Regulatory Affairs or Life Sciences

Tools

MS Office

Database systems

Job description

A Day in the Life

The Regulatory Affairs function within Medtronic Benelux supports compliance with medical device regulations and quality requirements across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Working closely with commercial, quality, and regulatory teams, the function helps ensure patient safety, effective post‑market surveillance, regulatory compliance, and timely engagement with competent authorities and customers. This position is based in Maastricht or Heerlen, Netherlands, and follows a Flex work arrangement; you are expected to work from the Eindhoven or Heerlen office twice per week. The role supports stakeholders across the Benelux region and may require limited travel within the territory as business needs arise.

As an Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will support Quality and Regulatory Compliance activities across the Benelux region. You will work with experienced Regulatory Affairs professionals to support post‑market surveillance activities, field safety corrective actions, interactions with competent authorities, and quality management system processes. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with commercial and operational teams.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate the preparation, execution, and follow‑up of field safety corrective actions and product hold activities within the Benelux region.
• Manage inquiries from competent authorities related to vigilance activities and field safety corrective actions.
• Advise sales teams on product complaint handling and product return processes in compliance with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
• Support Quality Management System activities, including supplier management, distributor management, document control, and key performance indicator monitoring.
• Monitor regulatory developments and support implementation of new regulatory requirements affecting the Benelux region.
• Manage shared regulatory mailboxes and respond to internal, tender, and customer requests.
• Support promotional and marketing activities by reviewing materials for regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with regional and global Quality and Regulatory teams on compliance initiatives and process improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field.
• Fluency in English and Dutch, both written and spoken.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database systems.
• Experience managing multiple priorities with strong organizational and administrative skills.
• Ability to work accurately with high attention to detail in a regulated environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of French or German.
• Knowledge of medical device regulations, post‑market surveillance, or vigilance processes.
• Experience working within a Quality Management System certified to ISO 13485.
• Experience supporting regulatory, quality, or compliance activities in the healthcare or medical device industry.
• Proactive working style and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage. Pay range / Rango salarial / Intervalo salarial /Fascia retributiva / Tranche de salaire / Gehaltsband / Salaribereik: Netherlands: 43,840.00 EUR - 65,760.00 EUR | The final salary within this range will be determined based on objective, job‑related criteria, including relevant experience, skills and qualifications, in accordance with our compensation framework. This position is eligible for a short‑term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

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EEO Policy

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Right to Work & Credentials

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare setting is considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E‑Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.