Director Of Regulatory Affairs
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics, and the delivery of care. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some the most challenging global health issues. We believe that the human element, across our global teams is what allows us to continually evolve. Join us and discover an environment in which you will be supported to learn, grow, and become your best self. Become a maker of possible with us.
Responsibilities
- Lead and develop direct report associates to ensure regulatory compliance
- Problem solve and escalate regulatory and compliance issues to senior management as vital
- Provide effective leadership and team development, effective communication, and quick responses to customers
- Drive continuous improvement in internal processes and customer satisfaction
- Identify, develop, and mentor impactful regulatory talent
- Author and organize regulatory submission content (510(k), Technical Files, etc.)
- Develop and implement global regulatory strategy for MMS Dispensing Medical Device and non-Medical Device products and software
- Lead regulatory effort to comply with new and existing regulations (e.g., FDA Medical Device Regulations, EU-MDR)
- Support the monitoring, interpreting, and implementing of current and new regulatory requirements and international standards for U.S., EU, and RoW
- Assure that QMS requirements are followed and executed consistently from RA perspective
- Oversee efforts for Technical File creation and remediation, collaborating with cross-functional teams for required content
- Support regulatory impact assessments for change controls and other RA / QA items from a review and approve level
- Assists in preparing, auditing, editing, and publishing registration documentation, as needed
- Support business export control (BEC) listing of product for release globally per RA requirements
- Support the review and approval of product labeling, promotional, and advertising materials as needed
- Performs other duties and assignments as required
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in RA, QA, engineering, or other science related disciplineAdvanced degree (e.g. MS, PhD) preferredRAPS RAC certification preferredMinimum of 10 years of directly related Regulatory Affairs experience in medical devices and / or in vitro diagnostic fieldMinimum of 7 years of personnel management (direct report) experience including performance evaluations / improvement, and career developmentSoftware experience including SaMD / SiMD is a plusRegulatory and Quality Information Management systems such as SAP, RIM, or related systemsDigital literacy MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TeamsProject Management experienceKnowledge of global Regulatory Affairs requirements, regulations and standardsExperience authoring regulatory submissions (US and Global)Strong prioritizing, interpersonal, communication, and analytical skills and the ability to multi-task disparate projectsAbility to represent Regulatory Affairs in multiple environments (e.g. Marketing, R&D, and compliance) and work with all levels of personnel, including VP / GMAbility to partner with cross-functional colleagues to identify opportunities for regulatory innovationRead, analyze, and interpret regulatory literature and documents and effectively communicate information to peers and managementAbility to work within a team environment and independently with minimum supervisionIdentify and communicate risks and mitigations associated with global regulatory strategies to cross-functional collaborators and act upon these items appropriately as an RA memberDemonstrated leadership courage through openness to diverse views, candor in assessing and articulating difficult positions, and willingness to make changes when neededAbility to travel globally up to 10% of the timeFor certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company's receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and / or required. Consistent with BD's Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
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