Regulatory Affairs Project Manager

DEKA Research and Development; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

DEKA Research and Development is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Project Manager to lead regulatory strategy for medical device programs. You will define requirements, prepare submissions, and guide cross‑functional teams to approvals and clearances.

You will interact with the FDA and international regulators, mentor staff, and continuously improve regulatory processes to shorten time to market while maintaining compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a technical field.
• Minimum 5 years in medical device, drug or biologic regulatory roles with successful approvals/clearances.
• Experience with FDA interactions including PMAs, 510(k)s, IDEs and premarket submissions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute regulatory requirements for product approvals and clearances.
• Lead preparation and submission of 510(k)s, PMAs, IDEs, Technical Files, and other international dossiers.
• Provide leadership to R&D on regulatory strategies across product lifecycles.
• Mentor regulatory staff and cross-functional partners on regulatory tactics.
• Lead FDA engagements and support clinical trial design and approvals.

Skills

Regulatory Strategy

FDA Interactions

Project Management

Clinical Trials

Regulatory Compliance

Cross-functional Leadership

MDR/Post-market

Education

BS in a technically related field

Tools

eSTAR

Job description

DEKA Research & Development has an immediate opening for a Regulatory Affairs Project Manager to contribute to a dynamic, medical device research and development environment. The individual in this high visibility role will have a significant and direct impact on the success of the innovative life science devices that DEKA develops. The person in this role will formulate and execute regulatory strategies to deliver FDA approval or clearance as well as international approvals including CE Marking.

How you will make a difference as a Regulatory Project Manager:

• Work in close association with customers and development teams to define and execute regulatory approval and clearance programs, including establishing regulatory requirements and leading the preparation and submission of 510(k)s, PMAs, IDEs, Technical Files, and other international dossiers
• Provide leadership and guidance to R&D in developing successful regulatory strategies across the entire product life cycle
• Mentor regulatory affairs staff, as well as internal cross‑functional partners, on effective regulatory strategies and tactics
• Lead FDA interactions including in‑person meetings, teleconferences, written submissions and other Agency engagements as needed
• Participate in the design and conduct of clinical trials, and assist in obtaining and maintaining the appropriate regulatory approvals from the FDA, IRBs and/or Ethics Boards
• Continually improve internal regulatory processes and procedures to increase efficiency and reduce time to market while maintaining the highest levels of compliance

Skills you will need to be successful:

• BS in a technically related field
• Minimum of 5 years direct work experience in a medical device, drug or biologic regulatory role with demonstrated success in obtaining product approvals/clearances
• Experience in direct FDA interactions including premarket notifications, IDE's, Q-submissions and participation in face‑to‑face meetings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to continually balance priorities in a dynamic and fast‑paced environment
• Expertise in current FDA processes including the eSTAR submission tool, establishment registration and listing, UDI, product labeling, and post‑market reporting including MDR's and Field Action Reporting
• Experience in Medical Device Quality Regulations including Quality Management Systems Regulations (QMSRs), ISO 13485, and MDSAP
• Demonstrated ability in expanding regulatory organization capabilities
• Experience with drug, biologic and combination product approvals a plus
• RAC certification a plus

About DEKA:

One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting‑edge technology into the modern age.

Behind DEKA's brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life‑changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.