Regulatory Affairs Specialist

13 hours ago


Alameda, California, United States Abbott Laboratories Full time
About Abbott Laboratories

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our team in the Diabetes Care Division. As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will be responsible for developing and implementing regulatory strategies for product development and planning throughout the product lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop global regulatory strategies for product development and planning throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Analyze and compare regulatory outcomes with initial product concepts and recommend future strategies and actions.
  • Provide technical leadership and strategic input on complex issues and to business units.
  • Anticipate regulatory obstacles and emerging issues throughout the product lifecycle and develop solutions with other members of regulatory and related teams.
  • Create project plans and timelines.
  • Lead functional groups in the development of relevant data to complete a regulatory submission.
  • Write and edit technical documents.
  • Administer/meet regulatory requirements to achieve excellent compliance status with no enforcement actions.
  • Negotiate with regulatory authorities during the development and review process to ensure submission approval.
  • Review and approve labeling to ensure compliance.
  • Monitor emerging issues and identify solutions.
  • Negotiate internally and externally with regulatory agencies.
  • Evaluate regulatory risks of corporate policies.
  • Oversee processes involved with maintaining annual licenses, registrations, listings and patent information.
  • Ensure compliance with product post-marketing approval requirements.
  • Develop, implement and manage appropriate SOPs and systems to track and manage product-associated events.
  • Actively contribute to the development and functioning of the crisis/issue management program
  • Analyze product-associated problems and develop proposals for solutions.
  • Oversee system to ensure that product safety issues and product-associated events are reported to regulatory agencies.
  • Provide regulatory input for product recalls and recall communications.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Scientific discipline e.g. Chemistry, life Sciences, Biology (or equivalent vocational qualifications)
  • Experienced in regulatory submissions for Pharmaceutical, in vitro diagnostic devices and/or medical devices.
  • Experience of working within the requirements of 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, the Medical Devices Directive (93/42/EEC) and/or the IVD Directive (98/79/EC).
Preferred Qualifications
  • 5 years' experience working with Class II, Class III medical devices and/or biologics/drugs.
  • Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) is a plus.
  • Experience with either 510(k) applications, PMA supplements, NDA, BLA, US device regulations, US biologics regulations, US drug regulations or with EU and other international medical device regulations and submissions.
  • Familiar with relevant regulatory requirements for medical devices, drugs and/or biologics including Quality Systems standards, clinical investigations, ICH guidelines.
  • Experience with word processing, spreadsheet and presentation graphic software packages.
  • Experience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model.
  • Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.
  • Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.
  • Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.
  • Ability to identify, solve problems, and work independently with little oversight.
  • Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.
  • Multitasks, prioritizes, and meets deadlines in a timely manner.
  • Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.
  • Ability to travel approximately 5%, including international travel.
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and contribute to the development and implementation of regulatory strategies for product development and planning throughout the product lifecycle. As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will have the opportunity to work on a variety of projects and develop your skills and expertise in regulatory affairs.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and experienced Regulatory Affairs Specialist looking for a new challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. We are proud to be a company that values and celebrates diversity and inclusion.

Apply now to join our team and take the first step towards a rewarding career in regulatory affairs.



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