Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Synergy Spine Solutions; Louisville (CO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Spine Solutions Inc. seeks a mid-level Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support the global regulatory lifecycle of the Synergy Disc and future motion-preservation technologies.

Working on-site in Louisville, CO, you will maintain and expand regulatory approvals across international markets, manage post-approval obligations for a Class III cervical disc, and serve as regulatory liaison between R&D, Quality, Clinical, and commercial teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, engineering, or related technical field.
• 3–7 years of regulatory affairs experience in the medical device industry, with spinal/orthopedic implantable (Class III) focus preferred.
• Hands-on experience with FDA submissions; PMA and post-approval experience highly desirable (experience with 510(k) and IDE pathways a plus).
• Experience with international device registrations and familiarity with EU MDR technical documentation.
• Strong technical writing skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple submissions and markets independently in a lean, fast-paced environment.
• RAC certification a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain US regulatory approvals for PMA post-approval and annual reports.
• Manage and expand international registrations across EU, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Malaysia, and other markets.
• Support authoring, compiling, and maintaining regulatory submissions and technical documentation.
• Assess regulatory impact of design, labeling, materials, and manufacturing changes and determine submission requirements.
• Support regulatory bodies, including FDA and international regulators, with responses to deficiencies.
• Maintain regulatory records, technical files, registrations, device listings, and establishment registrations.
• Review labeling, packaging, and marketing content for regulatory compliance across markets.
• Partner with Clinical to support IDE/PMA studies and post-market data requirements.
• Monitor evolving FDA regulations, EU MDR requirements, and international standards.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

FDA submissions

PMA/IDE experience

ISO 13485 / ISO 14971

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

International registrations

Education

Bachelor's degree in life science, engineering, or related field

Job description

Location: On-site or hybrid - Louisville, CO (357 S. McCaslin Blvd)

Company: Synergy Spine Solutions Inc.

Reports to: Vice President, Regulatory Affairs & Quality Assurance

About Synergy Spine Solutions

Synergy Spine Solutions is a medical device company focused on improving the quality of life for patients undergoing spine surgery. We develop motion-preserving technologies that treat degenerative disc disease while supporting the spine's natural curvature. Our flagship product, the FDA-approved Synergy Disc®, is the first and only artificial cervical disc designed to improve sagittal alignment through a built-in 6-degree lordotic core while delivering intentional motion preservation using time-tested, trusted materials. The Synergy Disc is commercially available in the United States, Europe, Australia, Canada (SAP), South Africa, and Malaysia.

About the role

We're seeking a mid-level Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support the global regulatory lifecycle of the Synergy Disc and future motion-preservation technologies. Working on-site in Louisville, CO, you'll maintain and expand our regulatory approvals across multiple international markets, manage post-approval obligations for a Class III cervical disc, and supporting instrumentation. Serve as the regulatory liaison between R&D, Quality, Clinical, and our commercial and distributor teams. This is a hands-on role with broad ownership and direct visibility across a focused, fast-moving organization.

What you'll do

• Maintain and support U.S. regulatory approval for the Synergy Disc, including PMA post-approval requirements, annual reports, and supplements for device, labeling, or manufacturing changes.
• Manage and expand international registrations across current and new markets (EU, Australia, Canada, South Africa, Malaysia, and others), preparing technical documentation and coordinating with in-country representatives and distributors
• Support in authoring, compiling, and maintaining regulatory submissions and technical documentation, including device descriptions, risk documentation, and change assessments.
• Assess the regulatory impact of design, labeling, materials, and manufacturing changes, and determine submission strategy and requirements across jurisdictions.
• Support regulatory bodies, including FDA and international regulatory bodies, authorized reps, including responses to deficiencies and information requests.
• Maintain regulatory records, technical files, registrations, device listings, and establishment registration.
• Review labeling, packaging, surgeon-facing materials, and marketing/promotional content for regulatory compliance across markets.
• Partner with Clinical to support ongoing study and post-market data requirements stemming from the IDE/PMA pathway and international clinical trials.
• Monitor evolving FDA regulations, EU MDR requirements, and international standards relevant to cervical arthroplasty and Class III implants, communicating impact to the organization.
• Support internal and external audits and regulatory inspections.

What you'll bring

• Bachelor's degree in a life science, engineering, or related technical field.
• 3-7 years of regulatory affairs experience in the medical device industry; spinal, orthopedic, or implantable (Class III) device experience strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with FDA submissions; PMA and post-approval experience highly desirable (experience with 510(k) and IDE pathways a plus).
• Experience with international device registrations and familiarity with EU MDR technical documentation.
• Working knowledge of 21 CFR Part 814 (PMA), 21 CFR Part 820/QMSR, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 risk management.
• Strong technical writing skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple submissions and markets independently in a lean, fast-paced environment.
• RAC certification a plus but not required.