Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Regulatory Jobs; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Medline Industries, LP is seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist for the Quality division. This remote role plans and executes complex global regulatory projects to obtain and maintain approvals.

You will develop regulatory strategies for new devices, new markets, and post-market changes, leading cross-functional teams and ensuring high-quality documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in life sciences or related field.
• 4 years of regulatory affairs experience in medical device industry.
• Experience authoring and submitting 510(k)s and CE Technical Files.
• Ability to communicate with regulatory agencies.
• Up to 10% travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Determine requirements for product submissions and regulatory filings for clearance/approval in assigned markets.
• Recommend regulatory pathways and strategies for products and scenarios.
• Ensure supporting evidence meets regulatory requirements and document accordingly.
• Lead internal and external teams to complete filings and respond to regulator inquiries.
• Contribute to development of product labeling and claims.
• Manage projects, timelines, and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

FDA regulations

Regulatory submissions

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BA/BS in life sciences

Job description

Job Summary

Medline Industries has an immediate opening for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist with our Quality division. This role will be remote. Under limited supervision, the Senior Regulatory Specialist is responsible for planning and executing critical and complex global regulatory projects necessary to obtain and maintain global regulatory approvals.
Prepare comprehensive regulatory strategies for new devices, new launch markets, and post-market device changes, ensuring that the content, context, organization, and quality of supporting information is sufficient to meet all regulatory requirements, commitments, and agreements.
Responsible for developing solutions to re-solve complex regulatory issues and for leading multifunctional teams in high-priority projects.

Job Description

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In support of business priorities, determine the requirements for completing and maintaining product submissions and regulatory filings for clearance/approval in assigned market(s). Identify factors that could impact the success or viability of new product launch in assigned market(s). Monitor changes in regulations that impact current or future requirements and overall compliance.
• Communicate requirements of regulations to internal or external customers. Recommend regulatory pathways, strategies, and solutions for specific products and scenarios.
• Review and provide direction to ensure supporting evidence meets appropriate regulatory requirements. Assess records against multiple requirements sources, including regulations, guidance documents, and standards.
• Complete and maintain varied regulatory filings by leading internal groups, collaborating with external groups, evaluating and providing direction on supporting technical information, writing appropriate summary documentation, providing direction on product/project changes, and responding to non-conformances and questions from regulators.
• Participate in the development, review, and substantiation of product labeling and claims.
• Manage individual projects by providing direction on diverse regulatory pathways, defining timelines for tasks and project teams, and recommending future actions and solutions.
• Assist in the review and development of processes related to regulatory activities of responsibility
• Assist in the establishment and maintenance of department databases, logs, and files necessary for ensuring ongoing compliance.
• Actively participate in internal and external audits when applicable.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• B.A. or B.S. degree in life science field (biology, microbiology, chemistry, etc.), engineering, medical technology, regulatory science, or related field.

Certification / Licensure:

• None

Work Experience:

• 4 years of experience in regulatory affairs in the medical device industry supporting domestic or international markets.
• Experience authoring and submitting regulatory submissions including 510(k)s and/or CE Technical Files.
• Experience preparing responses and communicating with regulatory agencies.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Understanding of the current Regulatory environment and demonstrating the ability to perform within.
• Applied knowledge of FDA regulations and guidelines.
• Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with standards, laws, and regulations.
• Position requires up to 10% travel

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• None

Certification / Licensure:

• None

Work Experience:

• None

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• None

Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

The anticipated salary range for this position: $92,000.00 - $138,000.00 Annual

The actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.

Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions, paid time off, as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here.

We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging pagehere.

Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.