Senior Associate, Regulatory Affairs (Hybrid - Lake Forest, IL)

ICU Medical; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

ICU Medical seeks a seasoned Regulatory Affairs professional to provide global and US registration expertise for electro-mechanical device products. You will analyze requirements, prepare registration dossiers, ensure documentation compliance, and support regulatory strategy with cross-functional teams.

You will liaise with regulatory agencies, evaluate manufacturing changes for regulatory impact, and represent Global Regulatory Affairs at R&D meetings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field is required.
• Seven plus years of experience in Medical Products Industry with at least 3 years in Regulatory Affairs.
• Strong written and oral communication, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory advice and support to assigned products and teams.
• Plan and organize registration packages for device products.
• Liaise with regulatory agencies and prepare meeting materials.
• Evaluate changes for regulatory impact across regions.
• Represent Global Regulatory Affairs in R&D meetings.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Regulatory strategy

Medical devices

Regulatory submissions

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in science/engineering

Master’s degree or PhD preferred

RAC Certification preferred

Job description

Position Summary

Provides regulatory support and expertise associated with global and US registration of device electro mechanical products, including in-depth analysis of the requirements and tracking of deliverables. With oversight, supports creation of global regulatory strategies and assists in execution including creation and maintenance of global registration dossiers. Assures full regulatory compliance of all documentation for submissions and change management.

• Provides regulatory advice and support to assigned products/teams. Identifies and communicates registration needs and strategies. Maintains awareness of applicable regulations.
• Plans and organizes registration packages for device products. Prepares registration packages in line with local regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• With oversight, serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies pertaining to assigned products. Assists in the preparation of agency meeting packages and strategies for agency meetings.
• Evaluates manufacturing and labeling changes for regulatory impact. Accurately describes these changes for ease of regulatory agency review.
• Work with region and country RA counterparts to evaluate changes for regulatory impact and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Accurately describes these changes for ease of regulatory agency review.
• Represents Global Regulatory Affairs at research and development meetings and presents agreed upon regulatory positions. May serve as a lead regulatory representative to an assigned product or project team.

Job Description

Position Summary

Provides regulatory support and expertise associated with global and US registration of device electro mechanical products, including in-depth analysis of the requirements and tracking of deliverables. With oversight, supports creation of global regulatory strategies and assists in execution including creation and maintenance of global registration dossiers. Assures full regulatory compliance of all documentation for submissions and change management.

• Provides regulatory advice and support to assigned products/teams. Identifies and communicates registration needs and strategies. Maintains awareness of applicable regulations.
• Plans and organizes registration packages for device products. Prepares registration packages in line with local regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• With oversight, serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies pertaining to assigned products. Assists in the preparation of agency meeting packages and strategies for agency meetings.
• Evaluates manufacturing and labeling changes for regulatory impact. Accurately describes these changes for ease of regulatory agency review.
• Work with region and country RA counterparts to evaluate changes for regulatory impact and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Accurately describes these changes for ease of regulatory agency review.
• Represents Global Regulatory Affairs at research and development meetings and presents agreed upon regulatory positions. May serve as a lead regulatory representative to an assigned product or project team.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides regulatory advice and support to assigned products/teams. Identifies and communicates registration needs and strategies. Maintains awareness of applicable regulations.
• Plans and organizes registration packages for device products. Prepares registration packages in line with local regulatory requirements and guidelines.
• With oversight, serves as a liaison with regulatory agencies pertaining to assigned products. Assists in the preparation of agency meeting packages and strategies for agency meetings.
• Evaluates manufacturing and labeling changes for regulatory impact. Accurately describes these changes for ease of regulatory agency review.
• Work with region and country RA counterparts to evaluate changes for regulatory impact and to ensure compliance with applicable regulations. Accurately describes these changes for ease of regulatory agency review.
• Represents Global Regulatory Affairs at research and development meetings and presents agreed upon regulatory positions. May serve as a lead regulatory representative to an assigned product or project team.

Knowledge & Skills

• Review and approve critical documents, seeking guidance when necessary. Review technical reports and determine acceptability for regulatory submission.
• Identify registration documentation deficiencies and work with colleagues to accomplish resolution.
• Interpret global regulations and assure regulatory compliance, minimizing development costs and cycles.
• Define and negotiate regulatory strategy with supervision.
• Exercise good judgment within policy and regulations.
• Responsible for tracking and completion of assigned registration activities.
• Accountable for accuracy of work and meeting multiple, simultaneous deadlines. Missed registration deadlines or inaccurate registration packages can delay regulatory approvals, which can result in missed sales or regulatory action letter.
• Follows scientific arguments, identifies regulatory scientific data needs and solves regulatory issues with alignment of regulatory management.
• Presents scientific data effectively orally and in writing in a logical and persuasive manner.
• Provides daily regulatory support to new product development teams and commercial support with guidance.
• Participates in preparing regulatory strategies. Reviews submissions, regulatory commitments, strategy decisions, and changes to resource allocations with manager prior to execution.
• Acts independently on all routine issues, makes judgment and executes.

Minimum Qualifications, Education & Experience

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma required
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in pharmacy, biology, chemistry, pharmacology, engineering or related subject or university is required
• Master’s Degree or P.H.D preferred
• RAC Certification preferred
• Seven plus years of experience in Medical Products Industry with a minimum of 3 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs.
• Able to lead scientific arguments and apply analytical and logical reasonings.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload and multitask with minimal supervision.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communications skills.
• Demonstrated project management skills.
• Demonstrated critical thinking, contingency planning and negotiating skills.
• Understanding of regulatory and business needs with ability to establish direction and influence cross functional team members.

Work Environment

• This is largely a sedentary role.
• This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment.
• Typically requires travel 5-20% of the time

About Us

ICU Medical has consistently provided you with clinical innovations that help solve real-world challenges.

With the acquisition of Hospira Infusion Systems in 2017 and Smiths Medical in 2022, we are now a global market leader with a complete line of clinically-essential IV therapy and high-value critical care products for hospital, alternate site, and home care settings.

We're Ready To Bring You Consistent Quality, Innovation, And Value In More Areas Than Ever. Our Focus Allows Us To Bring You

• Dedicated and non-dedicated IV sets and needlefree connectors clinically proven to provide an effective barrier against bacterial transfer and colonization.
• The industry’s broadest IV smart pump offering covering large volume, pain management, and ambulatory needs.
• IV medication safety software providing full IV-EHR interoperability with the highest customer satisfaction and compatibility with more EHR systems than any other company.
• Significant US IV solutions manufacturing and supply capabilities.

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