Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist

embecta is a global diabetes care company that is leveraging its 100-year legacy in insulin delivery to empower people with diabetes to live their best life through innovative solutions, partnerships and the passion of more than 2,000 employees around the globe. For more information, visit embecta.com or follow our social channels on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and X. 

Why join us?

A career at embecta means being part of a team that values your opinions and contributions and that empowers you to bring your authentic self to work.  Here our employees can fulfill their life’s purpose through the work that they do every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally passionate and committed to fostering an inclusive, growth-centered, and rewarding culture.  Our Total Rewards program – which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth and life balance components – is designed to support the varying needs of our diverse and global employees.

This position will be responsible for providing regulatory strategies and execution on embecta growth initiative projects. The role will support full product life cycle management activities which include identification and interpretation of regulatory requirements, review and preparation of regulatory submissions required to market new or modified devices in both the U.S. and Europe, and related regulatory affairs activities to ensure compliance with regulations and alignment with the objectives of the business.

This role will also represent regulatory affairs and provide leadership across multiple project development teams by interpreting and guiding teams on global requirements, working closely with cross-functional partners and international regulatory groups.

We would prefer this role sit in the Parsippany office, but we are open to remote in the U.S. for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Monitor worldwide regulation/standard developments to identify and communicate quantified/anticipated risks and mitigation approaches associated with regulatory strategies.
• Coordinate, prepare, and complete premarket applications to the US FDA, including 510(k) submissions, in a timely manner.
• Assess necessity for submitting a 510(k) application for proposed device changes. Prepare internal “Non-Filing Justifications” (U.S.) for changes that do not require a 510(k) submission.
• Coordinate and prepare technical files for submission to European Notified Bodies for timely EU MDR approval of new and modified products with appropriate input from various functions (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, Medical Affairs, etc.).
• Assess and manage submission of notification of change to the Notified Body about significant changes to CE marked products in a timely manner.
• Support International Regulatory Associates as it pertains to registering our devices worldwide.
• Review/approve label/labeling, promotional and advertising materials to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Ensure FDA product listings and facility registrations are submitted and maintained.
• Coordinate and respond to requests for FOI, product information, and questionnaires requested by customers.
• Responsible for writing and updating standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions (WI), and policies on an as-needed basis to maintain compliance with applicable regulations and standards.
• Identify ways to improve the efficiency of the current work process and implement them.
• Carry out the above tasks with minimal supervision.
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• B.S. degree in a scientific, health science, or technical discipline (e.g. engineering, bioengineering, biology, chemistry).
• 5 years Regulatory Affairs experience in medical device companies.
• Must have current knowledge of the U.S. and European Medical Device regulations.
• Demonstrated success in the preparation and completion of 510(k) and EU MDR regulatory submissions to FDA and EU notified bodies.
• International product registration experience.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree desirable.
• RAPS (RAC) Certification preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a global team environment, manage multiple projects, and prioritize effectively.
• Extensive knowledge of global regulations and product development processes including design controls.
• Must have strong critical thinking and technical writing skills.
• Must be able to handle and prioritize multiple tasks and have excellent attention to detail.
• Experience negotiating with Health Authority personnel in the medical device area.
• Demonstrated global perspective, customer focus, problem solving, cross-functional collaboration and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrated ability to resolve problems.
• Ability to work independently to achieve objectives on or before schedule.
• Strong decision-making skills with experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, influence and project management skills.
• Demonstrated cross-functional collaboration and teamwork skills including influencing without authority.
• Must be self-motivated by working independently and having the ability to take ownership of responsibilities.
  
  

Competitive base salary based on experience and qualifications: $126,600 - $168,1000(subject to variation depending on physical location).

Posted salary ranges are provided in good faith. embecta reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the selected candidate’s experience, qualifications, external market conditions, and internal equity considerations.

Base pay is one component of the Total Rewards package at embecta, which also includes eligibility for an annual bonus. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, retirement savings plans, and paid time off. More details about our benefits programs can be found on our Careers page.

embecta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.