Senior Regulatory Specialist

Planet Pharma; California (MO); Remote; USD 68,880 - 92,299; Full time

Job summary

A leading pharmaceutical company is hiring a Sr. Regulatory Specialist for a fully remote position. This role requires a Ph.D. in Biomedical Science and expertise in regulatory affairs, particularly in IVD product development. The specialist will collaborate with R&D teams, shape study designs, and prepare submission-ready documentation for FDA submissions. Strong scientific writing and communication skills are essential. Enjoy competitive compensation and flexible work arrangements.

Qualifications

• Strong scientific writing skills with a track record of peer-reviewed publications.
• Hands-on molecular biology lab experience (e.g., PCR/qPCR, NGS library preparation).
• Regulatory Affairs experience in IVD and involvement in at least one FDA submission package.

Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D to shape analytical validation study designs and author protocols.
• Ensure study designs align with IVD regulatory expectations.
• Author and maintain high-quality analytical sections for FDA submissions.

Skills

Scientific writing

Molecular biology lab experience

Regulatory Affairs experience

Cross-functional communication

Education

Ph.D. in Biomedical Science

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Base pay range

$50.00/hr - $67.00/hr

Sr. Regulatory Specialist

Fully remote in PST time zone ONLY

• Do not apply if you are not currently in a PST time zone

Position summary

We’re hiring a Regulatory Affairs professional with a strong molecular biology background to participate in study design discussions with R&D and author analytical validation study protocols and reports under the guidance of the VP, Quality & Regulatory Affairs. This role is a key contributor to FDA submissions (PMA/510(k)) and requires excellent scientific writing, knowledge of IVD product development requirements, and familiarity with FDA expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with R&D and management to shape analytical validation study designs (e.g., precision/reproducibility, accuracy, LoD/LoB, interference, stability, carryover, controls strategy) and author clear, submission-ready protocols and reports.
• Ensure study designs, protocols, and reports align with IVD regulatory expectations (e.g., CLSI EP/MM series, 21 CFR 809, Design Controls, ISO 13485 documentation practices).
• Author and maintain high-quality analytical sections for FDA submissions (PMA/510(k)); manage document traceability and alignment to design requirements.
• Support Q‑Submission interactions by preparing and organizing analytical documentation and rationales and leverage AI tools.
• Collaborate with Quality to route documents through the QMS, address document comments, and maintain a clean DHF and study file record.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Biomedical Science, Molecular Biology, Biology, Immunology, or related field.
• Strong scientific writing skills with a track record of peer‑reviewed publications.
• Hands‑on molecular biology lab experience (e.g., PCR/qPCR, NGS library preparation/panels, nucleic acid extraction, reference materials/controls).
• Regulatory Affairs experience in IVD and involvement in at least one FDA submission package (PMA or 510(k)).
• Working knowledge of IVD product development requirements, CLSI guidance use in validation plans, and documentation under ISO 13485.
• Excellent cross‑functional communication and document management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Regulatory Affairs Certificate
• Prior authorship of analytical validation protocols/reports included in a PMA or 510(k).
• Experience preparing materials for Q‑Submissions.

Core Competencies

• Regulatory literacy for IVDs
• Scientific rigor
• Technical writing
• Collaboration & influence
• Document traceability & QMS discipline

What Success Looks Like (first 6 months)

• Deliver a fit‑for‑purpose analytical validation protocol suite aligned with product requirements and CLSI/FDA expectations.
• Produce submission‑ready analytical reports that integrate cleanly into PMA/510(k) sections.
• Support at least one FDA interaction (Q‑Submission/AI) with clear, well‑referenced analytical documentation.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Contract

Job function

Management, Science, and Quality Assurance

Industries

Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing