At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead regulatory strategies for innovative medical devices and ensure FDA and international approvals.
- Company: Join DEKA Research & Development, a pioneer in life-changing technology.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work in a historic setting with a team dedicated to engineering excellence.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on healthcare innovation while working with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: 5+ years in regulatory roles with strong communication skills and FDA interaction experience.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
DEKA Research & Development has an immediate opening for a Regulatory Affairs Project Manager to contribute to a dynamic, medical device research and development environment. The individual in this high-visibility role will have a significant and direct impact on the success of the innovative life science devices that DEKA develops. The person in this role will formulate and execute regulatory strategies to deliver FDA approval or clearance as well as international approvals including CE Marking.
Responsibilities
- Work in close association with customers and development teams to define and execute regulatory approval and clearance programs, including establishing regulatory requirements and leading the preparation and submission of 510(k)s, PMAs, IDEs, Technical Files, and other international dossiers.
- Provide leadership and guidance to R&D in developing successful regulatory strategies across the entire product life cycle.
- Mentor regulatory affairs staff, as well as internal cross-functional partners, on effective regulatory strategies and tactics.
- Lead FDA interactions including in-person meetings, teleconferences, written submissions and other Agency engagements as needed.
- Participate in the design and conduct of clinical trials, and assist in obtaining and maintaining the appropriate regulatory approvals from the FDA, IRBs and/or Ethics Boards.
- Continually improve internal regulatory processes and procedures to increase efficiency and reduce time to market while maintaining the highest levels of compliance.
Skills and Qualifications
- BS in a technically related field.
- Minimum of 5 years direct work experience in a medical device, drug or biologic regulatory role with demonstrated success in obtaining product approvals/clearances.
- Experience in direct FDA interactions including premarket notifications, IDEs, Q-submissions and participation in face-to-face meetings.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to continually balance priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
- Expertise in current FDA processes including the eSTAR submission tool, establishment registration and listing, UDI, product labeling, and post-market reporting including MDRs and Field Action Reporting.
- Experience in Medical Device Quality Regulations including Quality Management Systems Regulations (QMSRs), ISO 13485, and MDSAP.
- Demonstrated ability in expanding regulatory organization capabilities.
- Experience with drug, biologic and combination product approvals a plus.
- RAC certification a plus.
About DEKA
One hour from the beach, Boston, and the mountains, the historic Amoskeag Millyard once housed the largest textile mills in the world. It is now home to DEKA Research and Development, where we are taking the same innovation and cutting-edge technology into the modern era. Behind DEKA’s brick walls sits a team of professionals who strive to make a difference every day through thoughtful engineering, design, and manufacturing. Here at DEKA, some of the most innovative and life-changing products of our time are created, and new ideas are always welcome and explored.
