Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Kardion Regulatory Affairs team is seeking a high energy, driven individual who is looking for the unique opportunity and challenge provided by a clinical stage startup. You will join a small team who left great jobs to go “all in” with Kardion to bring a great product that they passionately believe in to market.  Communication skills, humility, competitive spirit and team fit are paramount.

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist is a key partner within Regulatory Affairs and will have responsibility of the direct execution of some corporate regulatory filings. This role will work independently on some submissions and partner with others in the Regulatory Team on other US FDA filings, including IDEs, 510(k)s and PMA. This position requires someone with both a strong execution mindset and ability to explain regulatory processes to the organization.

Position will initially be remote then transition to on-site when the Irvine, CA office location is available, late-2025.

Essential Responsibilities

Drive and author parts or whole regulatory submissions, including FDA IDEs, Q-Subs, 510(k)s and PMAs

Provide input and technical guidance on regulatory requirements to product development and operations teams

Support new product launch, risk management activities, regulatory plans, product V&V, process validations, and design transfer into manufacturing

Strategize and develop regulatory plans and documents for new products, product updates, manufacturing process changes, marketing materials, and clinical trials

Review and interpret regulatory rules as they relate to company products and procedures, clinical studies, testing or records keeping and ensure that they are communicated through company policies and procedures

Maintain present awareness of FDA and global regulations, guidance, and standards applicable to company products

Exercise good and ethical judgment within policy and regulations

Perform multiple tasks concurrently with accuracy

Provide guidance to functional groups in the development of relevant data to complete a regulatory submission

Other duties as assigned.

Skills, Qualifications & Key Knowledge Areas

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science or related field or equivalent experience is required

Minimum of 5 year’s regulatory experience in a medical device firm is required

Experience drafting FDA 510(k)s and parts of PMA submissions is required

Experience with complex medical devices, incorporating electro mechanical and disposable components highly desired

Experience with interventional cardiology devices highly desired

Ability to exercise sound judgment and decision making

Exceptional communication skills across functional areas and roles within organization

Experience with remote team engagement required

Ability to travel both internationally and domestically, up to 10% at peak times

Environment

Office : Irvine, California (3 days a week, hybrid)

Physical Abilities : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; up to 8 hours per day.  The employee is regularly required to lift and carry up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and carry up to 20 pounds.  Duties also involve daily keyboard / computer use. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.  The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Abilities : Individual must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and a demonstrated ability to communicate clearly and professionally.

Work Environment :   Employee will, on occasion, be required to travel (drive or fly) and may be exposed to outside weather conditions; close, distance, and peripheral vision are required along with the ability to adjust focus and depth perception. Noise levels may be high.

Travel : domestic / US travel up to ~10% at peak times, including occasional international travel to Germany

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