Regulatory Affairs Associate

Adaptive Biotechnologies Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 53,120,000 - 79,735,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grant

Bonus eligible

Job summary

Adaptive Biotechnologies is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Associate to help assemble regulatory submissions for US and international markets, and to maintain FDA submission files and ex-US documentation.

The role supports regulatory‑related policies and ensures compliance across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 2+ years in regulatory affairs in diagnostic/pharma industry or equivalent.
• Knowledge of FDA guidelines and QSRs preferred.
• Experience with IVDs, molecular diagnostics, PCR, sequencing or CLIA labs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in writing and implementing regulatory process improvements.
• Maintain regulatory document filing and retrieval per SOPs.
• Prepare materials for submissions, license applications, and technical files.
• Maintain FDA/global regulatory registrations communications.
• Format submissions per FDA and global health authority requirements.
• Support development of regulatory policies and procedures to enhance compliance.
• Review project contracts and advise on regulatory requirements.
• Inform cross-functional teams of new standards, recalls, and adverse events.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

FDA guidelines

Documentation

Cross-functional work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

At Adaptive, we’re Powering the Age of Immune Medicine. Our goal is to harness the power of the adaptive immune system to transform the way diseases are diagnosed and treated.

As an Adapter, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives. With Adaptive, you’ll create a career highlight through collaboration with bright, curious colleagues working at the apex of innovation and application.

It’s time for your next chapter. Discover your story with Adaptive.

Position Overview

The Regulatory Affairs Associate is responsible for assisting with assembling the regulatory submissions required to market new or modified in vitro diagnostic devices (IVD) in the US and in international markets. This role also helps maintain FDA submission files and records, ex-US technical file documentation, and other documents and policies that support regulatory activities.

Key Responsibilities And Essential Functions

• Assists in writing and implementing process improvements for Regulatory Affairs functions
• Maintains and performs regulatory document filing and retrieval in conjunction with SOPs
• Compiles, coordinates, and formats materials required in submissions, license applications, technical file documentation etc.
• Maintains files related to FDA/global regulatory registrations, including communications with FDA/Global regulatory agencies
• Coordinates and formats submissions per FDA and/or other global health authority requirements
• Assists in the creation and implementation of regulatory affairs department policies and procedures to ensure that regulatory compliance is maintained or enhanced
• Support operations by reviewing incoming project contracts and provide guidance for regulatory requirements for projects, as required
• Informs the cross functional team of any new or revised standards, expanded claims, recalls, adverse events, and impact on the IVD product
• All other duties as assigned

Required

Position Requirements (Education, Experience, Other)

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 2+ years of experience in regulatory affairs in the diagnostic or pharmaceutical industry, regulatory science or related degree or certification, or other related experience

Preferred

• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of FDA guidelines with proven ability to successfully apply these to work output. Knowledge of FDA and quality systems regulation (QSRs)
• Prior work with IVDs, molecular diagnostics, PCR-based assays, sequencing technologies and/or CLIA laboratories

Compensation

Salary Range: $38.56 - $57.88

Other Compensation Elements To Include

• equity grant
• bonus eligible

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