Regulatory Affairs Manager

Verathon; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 116,581 - 163,567; Full time

Job summary

Verathon is seeking a Manager, Regulatory Affairs at our Bothell, WA headquarters. This hybrid onsite role leads Regulatory Affairs, overseeing FDA 510(k) submissions and global registrations, and shaping regulatory strategy across Engineering, Clinical Affairs, Quality and Commercial teams.

You will mentor a team of Regulatory Affairs Specialists, manage budgets, and ensure compliance within the QMS, while coordinating with distributors and regulators. Travel up to 10% internationally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• 8+ years regulatory experience with a regulated quality environment; 3+ years in people management.
• Direct experience preparing and managing traditional FDA 510(k) submissions.
• Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Parts 807, 820, 801 and related guidance.
• Experience with FDA eSTAR submission format.
• Preferred: EU MDR Technical File prep and Notified Body interactions.
• Up to 10% international travel.

Responsibilities

• 510(k) strategy and submissions.
• Own end-to-end lifecycle of FDA 510(k) submissions.
• Lead preparation of summaries and supporting docs.
• Lead response strategy for FDA requests and deficiency letters.
• Evaluate eligibility for Traditional, Abbreviated, and Special 510(k) pathways.
• Maintain awareness of evolving FDA guidance and De Novo precedents.
• Global Registration Management.
• Oversee international registration activities across markets.
• Manage registration timelines, distributor relationships, and country-specific documentation.
• Ensure post-market registration maintenance including renewals and market expansions.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

FDA submissions

510(k) expertise

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Verathon® is looking for a Manager, Regulatory Affairs to become the newest member of our Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Team located in our Bothell, WA headquarters. This role is hybrid onsite.

The Manager, Regulatory Affairs leads the Regulatory Affairs function, managing the discipline through Regulatory Affairs Specialists and, as the team scales, subordinate supervisors responsible for obtaining and maintaining market authorizations across Verathon’s global device portfolio. This manager serves as the primary regulatory owner for FDA 510(k) submissions and global registration activities, providing strategic oversight, technical review, and team development. This role collaborates across Engineering, Clinical Affairs, Quality and Commercial teams. This role reports to the Director of Regulatory Affairs.

Responsibilities

• 510(k) Strategy and Submissions
• Own the end-to-end lifecycle of FDA 510(k) submissions across Verathon’s product lines, including predicate selection, substantial equivalence argumentation, and eSTAR preparation.
• Direct team preparation of 510(k) summaries, performance testing summaries, SE comparison tables, and supporting technical documentation.
• Lead response strategy for FDA Additional Information requests and deficiency letters, coordinating cross-functional inputs under compressed timelines.
• Evaluate eligibility for Traditional, Abbreviated, and Special 510(k) pathways and recommend the appropriate submission type based on device changes and applicable FDA guidance.
• Maintain awareness of evolving FDA guidance and De Novo precedents affecting the device categories in Verathon’s portfolio.
• Global Registration Management
• Oversee international registration activities across applicable global markets.
• Manage registration timelines, distributor relationships, and country-specific documentation packages.
• Ensure post-market registration maintenance activities including renewals, and Market expansions and Product Change Notifications (PCNs) are filed on schedule.
• Coordinate with regional distributors and in-country agents to satisfy local labeling, language, and technical file requirements.
• Team Leadership and Development
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Regulatory Affairs Specialists, setting clear performance expectations, conducting regular 1:1s, and supporting professional growth.
• Assign and prioritize workloads across the team to align with submission timelines, regulatory milestones, and business objectives.
• Build team capability in technical writing, standards interpretation, and regulatory strategy through structured coaching and training.
• Partner with the Associate Director to identify staffing needs and contribute to workforce planning.
• Own budget planning and tracking for the Regulatory Affairs function, including headcount planning and vendor and consultant spends.
• Quality System and Compliance
• Author and maintain regulatory SOPs, work instructions, and Letter to File assessments within Verathon’s QMS.
• Ensure regulatory activities and are documented and traceable per QMS requirements, supporting both internal audits, and Notified Body or MDSAP surveillance audits.
• Identify and escalate regulatory risks, and change assessment triggers in a timely manner.
• Translate Regulatory Affairs functional plans into operational processes, contribute to annual regulatory strategy and planning, and advise senior leadership on regulatory risk affecting business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• 3 to 5+ years of direct people management experience and 8+ years of regulatory experience with a regulated quality environment.
• 8+ years of related experience within a regulated quality environment, including people management.
• Demonstrated experience preparing and managing traditional 510(k)s independently, including substantial equivalence argumentation, performance testing summaries, and FDA deficiency responses.
• Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 807, 820, 801, and applicable FDA guidance documents (De Novo, Special 510(k), Predetermined Change Control Plans).
• Experience with FDA eSTAR submission format.
• Preferred direct experience with EU MDR Technical File preparation, Notified Body interactions, and EUDAMED registration workflows.
• Preferred RAC certification.
• Frequent interaction with external stakeholders, including FDA reviewers, Notified Body auditors, and international distributors, is a core expectation of this role.
• Must be a critical thinker, detailed oriented with strong, structured, critical thinking skills, able to oversee multiple tasks for several projects or base business deliverables and effectively balance priorities.
• Must have desire to work in a highly collaborative, productive, and empowered team environment.
• Up to 10% of international travel required to support Verathon facilities and partners globally.

Salary range - $116,581.00 - $163,567.00 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).

Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.

Verathon provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off and a 401(k) matching plan. For more information, please visit our complete Benefits Summary at https://www.verathon.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/US_HQ_Employee_Benefits_Summary.pdf.

EEO

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Verathon is an equal opportunity employer and strongly supports diversity in the workplace. We believe that diverse ideas, opinions and perspectives will build a strong foundation for success. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Verathon will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Verathon does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.