Senior Specialist, Regulatory Science

Judge Group, Inc.; Mahwah (NJ); On-site; USD 62,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Contract position

Job summary

The Judge Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Specialist, Regulatory Science in Mahwah, NJ for a 12-month contract.

This role provides primary technical support for a product transfer project involving orthopedic medical devices, with responsibility for the ongoing monitoring program and regulatory compliance. You will partner with cross-functional teams, external testing laboratories, contract sterilizers, and suppliers to ensure product transfer meets microbiological, sterilization, and regulatory

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cGMP requirements and regulatory expectations.
• Experience with USP- and ISO-based testing methods.
• Experience authoring/testing documentation and final reports.

Responsibilities

• Support sterilization process validations and microbiological assessments for product transfer.
• Author, review and approve validation documentation and reports.
• Coordinate activities with cross-functional partners, labs, sterilizers and suppliers.

Skills

cGMP knowledge

Microbiology

Regulatory science

Documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Biology

Bachelor’s in Microbiology

Biomedical Engineering

Toxicology

Tools

Sterilization validation

Environmental monitoring

ISO testing methods

Job description

Location: Mahwah, NJ Salary: $45.00 USD Hourly – $48.00 USD Hourly Description:

Title: Senior Specialist, Regulatory Science Location: Mahwah, NJ Duration: 12 Month Contract

About the Role

Position Overview

The role will provide primary technical support for a product transfer project involving orthopedic medical devices, with secondary responsibility for the ongoing process monitoring program. This role will partner with cross-functional teams, external testing laboratories, contract sterilizers, and suppliers to ensure that product transfer and lifecycle sustainment activities meet applicable microbiological, sterilization, and regulatory requirements.

The position requires practical knowledge of cGMP requirements, standard laboratory techniques, USP- and ISO-based testing methods, safety procedures, and medical device regulatory expectations. The individual will apply sound technical judgment to validation, testing, data review, investigations, and technical documentation while managing assignments with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

Support sterilization process validations and microbiological assessments associated with product transfer, manufacturing changes, and product lifecycle sustainment.

Author, review, and approve protocols, validation documentation, technical assessments, and/or final reports evaluating compliance with applicable microbiological and sterilization requirements.

Coordinate technical activities with cross-functional partners, external testing laboratories, contract sterilizers, and suppliers; communicate requirements, results, risks, and project status clearly.

Support the ongoing environmental monitoring program by conducting or coordinating microbiological testing in accordance with approved procedures and regulatory requirements.

Perform and support the analysis, review, and trending of environmental monitoring data.

Support investigations of out-of-specification and other nonconforming results within assigned areas.

Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, complete required preventive maintenance, and troubleshoot minor equipment issues.

Maintain complete and accurate records of work performed and document results in accordance with Good Documentation Practices and established procedures.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biomedical Engineering, Toxicology, or a related scientific discipline.

Two to four years of experience in a medical device, pharmaceutical, biotechnology, or other regulated healthcare environment supporting microbiology, sterilization, or sterility assurance activities for sterile products.

Experience authoring and reviewing technical documentation, including test plans, protocols, validation documentation, technical assessments, and final reports.

Experience with terminal sterilization technologies, sterilization validation, microbiological testing, and development or application of biological testing strategies.

Working knowledge of cGMP requirements, standard laboratory techniques, USP- and ISO-based testing methods, Good Documentation Practices, and applicable safety procedures.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain technical concepts clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments, meet project commitments, and complete work accurately and compliantly with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

Working knowledge of applicable medical device regulations and standards, including ISO 11135, ISO 11137, AAMI guidance, FDA requirements, EU MDR, and other relevant regulatory requirements.

Experience supporting product transfers, manufacturing site transfers, or sterilization process changes for medical devices.

Experience working with external testing laboratories, contract sterilizers, and suppliers that support microbiological, biological safety, or sterilization activities.

Experience with environmental or water monitoring programs, data trending, and investigation of out-of-specification results.

Additional Notes

Looking for someone with validation related experience.

Will be supporting product transfer activities.

Experience with sterilization validation and ISO standards is required.

Candidates with hands on experience working with ISO 11135 and ISO 11137 are highly preferred.

Validation execution experience is required.

This is a project management-focused role within the sterilization space.

The person will be required to wear standard face masks.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance are available to qualified candidates who meet eligibility requirements.