Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Merit Medical Systems, Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in medical equipment manufacturing seeks a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to lead regulatory submission processes and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Ideal candidates will have a technical degree and substantial experience regarding FDA regulations, ensuring compliance and facilitating product approvals. Excellent communication skills and attention to detail are essential for success in this role.

Benefits

Medical/Dental & Other Insurances

Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

3 Weeks' Vacation

401K

Employee Garden & Classes

Qualifications

• 6 years of industry experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. FDA regulations.
• Experience with regulatory submissions.

Responsibilities

• Determine regulatory pathways for projects.
• Prepare regulatory submissions to the FDA.
• Assist with clinical trials and inspections.

Skills

Regulatory submission preparation

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in technical field

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

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Work Shift

DAY

Work Schedule

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

Essential Functions Performed

• Determines global regulatory pathways for various projects including product classification and type of regulatory submission or rationale required.
• Participates on various teams to define regulatory requirements of U.S. and international submissions, Technical Files or regulatory rationales.
• Identifies guidance documents, international standards, Consensus Standards and assists teams with their interpretation.
• Prepares regulatory submissions to the FDA, the Notified Body and other regulatory authorities.
• Prepares IDEs and PMAs and assists with clinical trials when required.
• Interacts with various levels of management, external agencies and companies.
• Analyzes and makes recommendations regarding field complaints.
• Develops, maintains and analyzes department systems and provides training when needed.
• Remains current on developing regulations and revises systems as necessary.
• Participates in and assists with FDA facility inspections, Notified Body Audits and other inspections and audits as directed.
• Assists with supervision of department staff, as directed.
• Performs other related duties and tasks, as required.
  
  

Summary Of Minimum Qualifications

• Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in a technical field such as the biological, physical, engineering or material science disciplines and six years of related industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. FDA regulations, the Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC, as amended), and various Quality System Standards/Regulations/Laws, including but not limited to ISO 13485, etc.
• Demonstrated and verifiable experience with authoring regulatory submissions and interacting with reviewers.
• Self-motivated, self-directing, strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well – verbally and in writing – with others.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database, internet research and other applicable software programs.
  
  

COMPETENCIES

• Regulatory submission/rationale preparation
• Global Regulatory paths/strategies
• Computer skills/internet research
• Interpersonal/communication skills
• Regulatory system development/training
• Field Action coordination and reporting
• Product development and change qualification processes
  
  

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

• Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights
• Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)
• Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic
• Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias
• Employee Garden | Gardening Classes
• 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays
• 401K | Health Savings Account
  
  

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Legal

• Industries

  Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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