Regulatory Affairs Manager

Job Description:

The Regulatory Affairs Manager is responsible for regulatory affairs deliverables related to the EU, US and Canada for product development, compliance projects, lifecycle management, and regulatory processes, for prosthetic and digital devices. The role also contributes to the responsible use of AI and automation to improve regulatory processes and operational efficiency.

 

Main responsibilities:

 

• Manage the regulatory aspects of developing new prosthetic and digital devices. Develop and execute regulatory strategies and assemble high-quality deliverables for CE/UKCA marking, 510(k) and Health Canada submissions.
• Manage the regulatory compliance of prosthetic and digital devices throughout their lifecycle, including supporting change requests and sustaining projects; revising and updating technical files (STEDs and GSPRCs); handling claims; supporting post-market surveillance (PMS); and assessing risks for devices affected by HHEs, deviations, CAPAs or recalls.
• Support internal and external quality management system audits and technical file reviews, including audit preparation and front- and back-office support.
• Execute and maintain product and economic operator registrations with authorities. Ensure accurate, timely and compliant UDI submissions and data integrity across relevant regulatory systems and jurisdictions.
• Support the creation and maintenance of regulatory procedures and processes; conduct country risk assessments; and gather regulatory intelligence to keep processes current and compliant with local regulations.

• Provide regulatory guidance on global labeling and instructions for use (IFU), including eIFU, and support the maintenance of compliant content throughout the product lifecycle.

• Provide regulatory guidance for software and connected digital solutions, including regulatory applicability, software documentation, security risk management, post-market considerations and lifecycle changes. Ensure relevant requirements are addressed throughout the product lifecycle in collaboration with Quality, R&D and IT.
• Identify practical AI and automation opportunities within Regulatory Affairs by analysing end-to-end processes and identifying steps suited to automation or AI while preserving human judgment. Assess feasibility, risks, controls and expected benefits; map current and future workflows; define appropriate governance and validation requirements; implement or contribute to solution development and deployment. 

Job Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university is required. A Master’s degree or PhD is of advantage. A degree focused on technology or science is preferred.   
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in regulatory affairs within medical device industry.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in working directly with authorities·         In depth knowledge of core aspects of EU, US and CA medical device regulations.
• Knowledge of medical device quality management system requirements (ISO 13485).
• Knowledge of core aspects of the design control process and the requirements for technical documentation for medical devices.
• Experience of devising regulatory strategies and conducting impact assessments. 
• Experience in reviewing, interpreting changed legislation and implementing it successfully in processes and procedures. 
• Working knowledge of software, cybersecurity risk management and post-market surveillance is an advantage.
• Foundational knowledge of AI and automation concepts and the ability to support their responsible use in optimising Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance processes, with appropriate consideration of data quality, validation, human oversight and traceability.
• Fluency in English is a must. Further languages are an advantage.

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Operating Company:

Nobel Biocare

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