What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regulatory Affairs Specialist position at Visby Medical?
About Visby
Visby Medical is an ambitious, well-funded late-stage biotech startup. Driven by a belief that infectious disease diagnosis should be quick, accurate, and accessible to all, Visby has developed the world’s first single-use PCR platform that disrupts the traditional model and redefines the way infectious disease is tested and treated.
\nAbout the Job
As the Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will be at the heart of Visby’s mission to revolutionize infectious disease testing. You’ll navigate the complex FDA landscape to bring innovative molecular IVD products to market. We’re looking for a sharp technical writer and proactive problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Having a background in molecular diagnostics or OTC devices is a plus.
More About the Team
You will be part of a team of regulatory professionals and scientists that are dedicated to obtaining regulatory authorization/clearances for Visby’s IVD products. You will work closely with and be guided by the Regulatory Affairs Management and will work cross functionally with clinical affairs, research and development, commercial, operations and quality to achieve shared business objectives.
Responsibilities:
Regulatory Submission and Strategy
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Coordinate, prepare, and manage complex regulatory submissions (FDA 510(k), De Novo, presubmissions)
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Proactively identify and mitigate risks to regulatory timelines and plans
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Draft and review clinical/non-clinical protocols and reports to ensure data integrity and compliance
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Collaborate with cross functional teams to provide regulatory guidance throughout the product lifecycle process
Product Lifecycle & Labeling
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Lead the end-to-end product labeling process, from drafting technical text, to collaborating with graphic designers, and managing design controls.
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Own and manage the company's unique device identification (UDI) program.
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Review/approve promotional and advertising and labeling materials to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment.
Usability
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Partner on Human Factors activities, including assisting with defining usability requirements, creating Use-Related Risk Analyses (URRA), and determining critical tasks.
How You’ll Make an Impact
The Regulatory Affairs Specialist will make a positive contribution to obtaining timely regulatory authorizations for Visby’s IVD products in a timely fashion. The Specialist will work with a cross functional group of management, scientist, engineers, clinical affairs and quality to develop and execute regulatory strategy. Supports Regulatory Affairs Management in achieving company goals related to regulatory affairs.
How Your Position will impact product quality and achievement of the quality objectives
The Regulatory Specialist will play a pivotal role in obtaining regulatory authorizations and maintaining regulatory compliance. Ensuring that regulatory submissions are accurate and of high quality will ensure that the product performance criteria are established and supported.
We’d Like You to Have
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A B.S. degree, preferably in molecular biology, biology, biomedical engineering, chemistry or a related life science discipline.
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Working knowledge of industry consensus standards and FDA guidance
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Strong technical writing with the ability to translate complex data into clear regulatory narratives
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Team-player with the ability to collaborate across different levels within the organization
It’s Great If You Have
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Experience with labeling, promotional/advertising material review, and human factors preferred
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Experience with unique device identification (UDI) administration
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Proactive approach, with high sense of urgency and results orientation
- $85,000 to $135,000 (Minimum to maximum salary range for candidates based in San Jose, CA)
- Compensation for the role is based on geographical location.
- Compensation also depends on a number of factors including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown.
More about our benefits
Visby offers highly competitive health insurance through United Healthcare or Kaiser, including a company-funded HSA option. We also offer flexible paid time off, 10 company holidays, and many other contemporary benefits and perks.
Visby is a proud recipient of the 2023 Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation.
Additional information
We believe that the unique contributions of all Visbees is the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, pregnancy or related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, or military or veteran status.
Full COVID Vaccination Required - Reasonable accommodations for medical or religious reasons considered.
Salary : $85,000 - $135,000