Regulatory Affairs Manager

W. L. Gore & Associates; United States; Remote; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

W. L. Gore & Associates is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Leader for the Aortic Business Group. You will plan, develop, and coordinate regulatory strategies to obtain and maintain global approvals for new and existing products, with leadership for Regulatory Associates on global submission planning.

This remote role supports the United States and requires collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure regulatory compliance and timely submissions across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 8 years in medical device Regulatory Affairs.
• Extensive knowledge of FDA and international regulations related to Class III implantable devices and PMA submissions.
• Experience leading regulatory teams and coordinating global submissions.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for regulatory team members for pre- and post-market strategies and submission planning.
• Lead and manage Regulatory Associates through goals and responsibilities.
• Improve regulatory processes and ensure timely compliance and submissions across global markets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet timelines and regulatory expectations.
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs Business Leader to align business and regulatory goals.
• Mentor Regulatory Associates in regulatory deliverables, labeling, and compliance.

Skills

Regulatory leadership

Global regulatory strategies

Cross-functional collaboration

PMA submission knowledge

FDA and international regulations

Project management

Communication

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Leader to join our team with the Aortic Business Group. In this role, you will plan, develop, and prepare regulatory strategies and coordinate regulatory planning aimed at achieving and maintaining global marketing approvals or clearances for new, modified, and existing products. In addition, you will provide direction and leadership for Regulatory Associates with a focus to develop global regulatory strategies and provide guidance and support for comprehensive global submission planning.

About The Role

We are looking for a Regulatory Affairs Leader to join our team with the Aortic Business Group. In this role, you will plan, develop, and prepare regulatory strategies and coordinate regulatory planning aimed at achieving and maintaining global marketing approvals or clearances for new, modified, and existing products. In addition, you will provide direction and leadership for Regulatory Associates with a focus to develop global regulatory strategies and provide guidance and support for comprehensive global submission planning.

This is a remote position, and you canworkfromhomein most locations within the United States.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction for regulatory team members for both pre- and post-market product strategies, comprehensive submission planning, regulatory agency discussions, and approval timelines
• Provide management and leadership for Regulatory Associate’s goals, objectives, projects and responsibilities
• Lead and manage activities that create and improve the Regulatory function and Gore Medical by facilitating accurate, timely, and consistent regulatory compliance, submissions, and regulatory processes
• Work together with cross-functional teams (e.g., Clinical, Product Specialists, and Technical) to ensure open communication and that expectations are being met
• Partner with Regulatory Affairs Business Leader to ensure business and regulatory goals are met
• Share regulatory knowledge and experience to assist Regulatory Associates in developing expertise on regulatory deliverables and requirements, including labeling, promotional advertising, and other regulatory compliance areas
• Ensure communication of changing global regulatory requirements both within the function and with other functional teams
• Additional responsibilities as required within the scope of position

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of experience in medical device Regulatory Affairs
• Extensive knowledge of FDA and international regulations related to Class III implantable medical devices and hands‑on experience with PMA products
• Proven track record in managing complex global regulatory strategies
• Experience actively working with cross-functional teams to influence the direction and meet timelines
• Willingness to share experience and coach Regulatory Associates in order to successfully execute on regulatory assessments, submission strategy, and submission writing
• Experience with regulatory strategies and/or submission planning with shifting timelines
• Demonstrated success regarding the assessment of proposed changes to medical device design, specifications, materials, manufacturing methods or equipment, packaging, or sterilization
• Experience with direct people leadership
• Ability to prioritize work and adapt to shifting priorities
• Demonstrated communication and organizational skills and ability to travel up to 15%

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with Custom Made Device and/or Patient Matched device regulatory requirements and pathways
• Experience with regulatory clinical pathways including IDEs
• Advanced degree or RAC certification

This position offers a remote work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.

• Note: In the United States, restrictions exist for remote work from Alaska, Hawaii and Rhode Island.