Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Philips; Mission Viejo (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 217,000; Full time

Job summary

Philips Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist drives regulatory strategies for 510(k) and CE Mark/EU MDR, ensuring hardware and system portfolios meet global requirements and remain safe and effective.

You will partner with R&D, Quality, and Marketing to embed regulatory thinking into design inputs, manage EU MDR documentation, lead submissions, audits, and post-market activities, with onsite work and mentoring opportunities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in Regulatory Affairs in FDA-regulated medical devices.
• Experience with 510(k)s, PMA supplements, CE Marking/EU MDR documents.
• Knowledge of IEC 60601, IEC 62304, ISO 14971; SaMD (IEC 82304) preferred.
• Familiarity with FDA, EU MDR, Health Canada, Japan submission paths.
• Bachelor’s in Regulatory Affairs; Master’s preferred; RAC a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead global regulatory strategies for 510(k) and CE/EU MDR.
• Embed regulatory requirements into hardware system architecture and design.
• Manage EU MDR Technical Documentation and Notified Body interactions.
• Coordinate international regulatory submissions and renewals.
• Serve as regulatory interface during Notified Body audits and inspections.
• Contribute to post-market surveillance and change management.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

FDA regulations

Regulatory strategy

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Regulatory Affairs

Master’s degree desired

RAC preferred

Job description

Job Title Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Job Description The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for driving key regulatory initiatives contributing to the development and implementation of regulatory strategies, ensuring Philips Computed Tomography (CT)/Advanced Molecular Imaging (AMI) products are safe, effective, and compliant with global regulatory requirements

Your role:

Serve as a Regulatory expert for 510(k) and CE Mark/EU MDR compliance, including interpretation and application of regulations, guidance, and standards across integrated hardware systems and complex device portfolios.

Lead and influence global regulatory strategies to support market expansion and lifecycle management, with emphasis on system-level hardware integration considerations for US, EU, Japan, Canada, and other international markets as required.

Provide regulatory leadership and strategic guidance to internal stakeholders (R&D, Quality, Clinical, Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, etc.) to ensure regulatory requirements are embedded into hardware system architecture, design inputs, verification, and validation activities.

Drive preparation, review, and maintenance of EU MDR Technical Documentation, including oversight of conformity assessment activities and interactions with Notified Bodies.

Partner closely with hardware and systems engineering teams to support regulatory assessments of:

• System-level risk management and hazard analysis
• Hardware/software interfaces
• Design changes and impact assessments
• Verification and validation strategies for integrated systems

• Support and/or lead international regulatory submissions, registrations, and renewals, including coordination of submission strategies, gap assessments, and risk mitigation plans.
• Act as a key regulatory interface during Notified Body audits, regulatory inspections, and QMS audits, including preparation, participation, and follow-up activities.
• Provide regulatory input for post-market surveillance, vigilance, and change management, ensuring ongoing compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Mentor and provide technical leadership to other Regulatory Affairs professionals, supporting capability development and consistent regulatory execution.
• Communicate complex regulatory topics clearly and effectively to senior leadership and cross-functional teams, enabling informed decision-making on hardware design tradeoffs and system integration risks.

You're the right fit if:

You've acquired a minimum of 7+ years' experience in Regulatory Affairs within FDA regulated Medical Device environments including 510(k)s, PMA supplements, CE Marking/EU MDR Technical Documents, and pre-submissions.

You have proven expertise/knowledge in Regulations/Standards for hardware (IEC 60601), Software (IEC 62304), Risk Management (ISO 14971) and experience with SaMD (IEC 82304) is preferred.

You have familiarity with FDA, EU MDR, Health Canada, Japan and other relevant international regulatory standards, regulations, and submission paths.

You have the proven ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels, sharing knowledge, providing regulatory insights, and ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.

You have a minimum of a Bachelors’ Degree in Regulatory Affairs, a Scientific or Technical discipline.

Master’s Degree desired. RAPs RAC preferred.

You must be able to successfully perform the following minimum Physical, Cognitive and Environmental job requirements with or without accommodation for this position.

How we work together:

We believe that we are better together than a part.

For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.

Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities.

Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.

This is an Office-Based role.

About Philips:

We are a health technology company. We built our entire company around the belief that every human matters, and we won't stop until everybody, everywhere, has access to the quality of healthcare that we all deserve.

Do the work of your life to help improve the lives of others.

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Philips Transparency Details:

The pay range for this position in Cambridge, MA is $137,000 to $217,000.

The pay range for this position in Orange, OH is $122,000 to $194,000.

At Philips, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case.

The actual base pay offered may vary within the posted ranges depending on multiple factors including job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal equity.

In addition, other compensation, such as an annual incentive bonus, sales commission or long-term incentives may be offered.

Employees are eligible to participate in our comprehensive Philips Total Rewards benefits program, which includes a generous PTO, 401k (up to 7% match), HSA (with company contribution), stock purchase plan, education reimbursement and much more.

Details about our benefits can be found here.

Additional Information:

US work authorization is a precondition of employment.

The company WILL NOT consider candidates who require sponsorship for a work-authorized visa, now or in the future.

Company relocation benefits WILL NOT be provided for this position.

For this position, you MUST reside in or within commuting distance to Cambridge, MA or Orange, OH.

May travel up to 10% #LI-PH1

This requisition is expected to stay active for 45 days but may close earlier if a successful candidate is selected or business necessity dictates.

Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.

At Philips, we believe that every human matters.

As a global health-tech leader, we focus on improving people’s health and wellbeing through meaningful innovation.

The people who work here share our passion and are motivated to bring this purpose to life.

For more than 130 years, we have been creating technologies and innovations that improve people's lives and support healthcare practitioners.

Headquartered in the Netherlands and operating in more than 100 countries globally, we focus our advanced technology and deep clinical and consumer insights on Precision Diagnosis, Image Guided Therapy, Enterprise Informatics, Monitoring/ Connected Care, Sleep & Respiratory Care and Personal Health.

Together, we deliver better care for more people because we believe that every human matters.

That's why we're taking steps to create an environment where we acknowledge and embrace our differences and uniqueness and listen to and value each other's views.

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As an equal opportunity employer, Philips is committed to fostering a culture where all are treated with respect and professionalism.

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Philips is an Equal Employment and Opportunity Employer including Disability/Vets and maintains a drug-free workplace.

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