Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs

Sonova USA, Inc.; California; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Health Savings

TeleHealth

401k with match

Life/AD&D insurance

Disability coverage

PTO & holidays

Parental leave

Employee Assistance

Career growth

Tuition reimbursement

Hearing aid discount

Internal recognition

Job summary

Sonova USA, Inc. in Valencia, CA seeks a Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs to shape regulatory strategies for Class III medical devices across APAC, EU, Canada and North America in a hybrid work model (3 days onsite).

Lead end-to-end submissions (PMAs, 510(k)s), maintain registrations, and ensure compliance throughout product development with cross-functional teams worldwide. Requirements: 8+ years in global regulatory affairs for Class III devices with bachelor's; RAC or master preferred;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, engineering, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 8 years global regulatory affairs experience within Class III medical device companies with a bachelor's degree, or 5 years with a master's degree in a directly related specialty.
• Hands-on experience with Class III medical device regulatory submissions, including PMA submissions, and regulatory activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of international medical device regulations, including APAC regulatory requirements, EU MDR, and North American regulatory pathways.
• Understanding of medical device design controls, risk management (ISO 14971), quality management systems (ISO 13485), labeling, clinical, and post-market regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across global cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with regulatory information management platforms such as RegDesk and RIMSYS.
• Master's degree in a scientific discipline, engineering, or Regulatory Affairs, or Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC), preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies to obtain and maintain product approvals and registrations across international markets, including APAC, EU, Canada, LATAM, and MENA.
• Prepare and manage regulatory submissions, including PMAs, PMA supplements, 510(k)s, IDE applications, CE marking applications, and international product registrations.
• Provide regulatory guidance throughout the new product development lifecycle, including design controls, manufacturing processes, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Lead end-to-end regulatory submissions, manage timelines, respond to regulatory deficiencies, and collaborate with regulatory authorities and in-country partners.
• Support post-market regulatory compliance, including complaint reporting, vigilance activities, change assessments, and maintenance of existing product approvals.
• Monitor evolving international regulatory requirements and provide guidance on product labeling, testing, clinical requirements, and market-specific compliance.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Quality, and Development teams to support product releases, regulatory audits, and continuous process improvements.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

APAC regulatory

Project management

Communication skills

Regulatory submissions

Education

Bachelor's degree in science or engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

RegDesk

RIMSYS

Job description

Who we are

At Sonova, we envision a world where everyone can enjoy the delight of hearing. This vision inspires us and fuels our commitment to developing innovative solutions that improve hearing health and human connection - from personal audio devices and wireless communication systems to hearing aids and cochlear implants. We're dedicated to providing outstanding customer experiences through our global audiological care services, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to engage fully with the world around them.

Guided by a culture of continuous improvement that fosters resilience and self-motivation, our team is united by a shared commitment to excellence and a deep sense of pride in our work, each of us playing a vital role in creating meaningful change,

Here you'll find a diverse range of opportunities that span both consumer and medical solutions and the freedom to shape your career while making an impact on the lives of others. Join us in our mission to create a more connected world, where every voice is heard and every story matters.

Valencia, CA - Hybrid (3 days onsite)

Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs

Advanced Bionics is seeking a Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs to develop and execute regulatory strategies supporting product approvals and registrations across international markets, with a focus on the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This hybrid role requires strong experience with Class III medical devices, PMA submissions, and global regulatory requirements. The Senior Specialist will collaborate with cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure regulatory compliance, maintain product registrations, and support timely market approvals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regulatory strategies to obtain and maintain product approvals and registrations across international markets, including APAC, EU, Canada, LATAM, and MENA.
• Prepare and manage regulatory submissions, including PMAs, PMA supplements, 510(k)s, IDE applications, CE marking applications, and international product registrations.
• Provide regulatory guidance throughout the new product development lifecycle, including design controls, manufacturing processes, and sustaining engineering activities.
• Lead end-to-end regulatory submissions, manage timelines, respond to regulatory deficiencies, and collaborate with regulatory authorities and in-country partners.
• Support post-market regulatory compliance, including complaint reporting, vigilance activities, change assessments, and maintenance of existing product approvals.
• Monitor evolving international regulatory requirements and provide guidance on product labeling, testing, clinical requirements, and market-specific compliance.
• Collaborate with Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Affairs, Quality, and Development teams to support product releases, regulatory audits, and continuous process improvements.

More about you

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline, engineering, or equivalent experience required.
• Minimum of 8 years of global regulatory affairs experience within Class III medical device companies with a bachelor's degree, or 5 years with a master's degree in a directly related specialty.
• Hands-on experience with Class III medical device regulatory submissions, including PMA submissions, and regulatory activities throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of international medical device regulations, including APAC regulatory requirements, EU MDR, and North American regulatory pathways.
• Understanding of medical device design controls, risk management (ISO 14971), quality management systems (ISO 13485), labeling, clinical, and post-market regulatory requirements.
• Strong communication, project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to collaborate across global cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and familiarity with regulatory information management platforms such as RegDesk and RIMSYS.
• Master's degree in a scientific discipline, engineering, or Regulatory Affairs, or Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC), preferred.

Travel: Up to 10%

A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go allin and learn we'd love to hear from you!

What we offer

• Medical, dental and vision coverage*
• Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
• TeleHealth options
• 401k plan with company match*
• Company paid life/ad&d insurance
  • Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available
• Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)
  • STD LTD Buy-ups available
• Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Legal/ID Theft Assistance
• PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave
• Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
• Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement
• Hearing aid discount for employees and family
• Internal social recognition platform

*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

This role's pay range is between: $100,320 - $125,400 annually Actual compensation will vary based on geographic location, qualifications, and experience. This role is also commission eligible/bonus eligible.

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.

Sonova is an equal opportunity employer

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.