Regulatory Affairs Manager at Spectrum Plastics Group in Tucson, Arizona

Job Description:

JOB PURPOSE: 

Provide management controls and ensure regulatory compliance requirements are met for all products produced at the Spectrum Plastics Group Tucson site.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Represent RA in design teams and projects by providing regulatory guidance throughout the product development cycle and coordinating team inputs for regulatory submissions.


• Communicate with regulatory agencies regarding pre-submission strategies, potential regulatory pathways, compliance test requirements, or clarification and follow-up of submissions currently under review.


• Advise project teams on subjects such as premarket regulatory requirements, export and labeling requirements, or clinical study compliance issues.


• Determine the types of regulatory submissions or internal documentation that are required in situations such as proposed device changes or labeling changes.


• Coordinate efforts associated with the preparation of regulatory documents or submissions.


• Coordinate, prepare, and/or review regulatory submissions for domestic or international project and host outside regulatory agencies.


• Provide technical review of data or reports that will be incorporated into regulatory submissions to assure scientific rigor, accuracy, and clarity of presentation.


• Prepare or maintain technical files as necessary to obtain and sustain product approval.


• Submit notification to Notified Body about significant changes to CE marked products in a timely manner.


• Prepare or direct the preparation of additional information or responses as requested by regulatory agencies.


• Analyze the input of cumulative product changes to current product submissions.


• Maintain current knowledge base of existing and emerging regulations, standards, or guidance documents.


• Identify relevant regulations, international standards, consensus standards or guidance documents and provide interpretive assistance.


• Interpret regulatory rules or rule changes and ensure that they are communicated to RA/QA and Development personnel.


• Responsible for writing and updating standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions (WI), and policies on an as-needed basis.


• Maintain annual licenses, registrations, listings and patent information.


• Participate in the development of a strategic plan to define the company business direction into the future.


• Oversee a team of people, ensuring their growth and development and their ability to meet SPG performance standards.

• Uphold SPG vision, Quality Policy, and core values.


• Coordinate with other departments to ensure projects are completed on task.


• Perform other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS (Education/Experience/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Required:

• Applicable Bachelor’s degree and/or equivalent experience in a related field, and a minimum of 5 years directly related to Regulatory Affairs experience in the medical device industry


• Current knowledge of FDA cGMPs, European Medical Device Directive / Regulations, European quality system standards and other Global Markets


• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, procedures and business principles within regulatory submissions in a medical device industry


• Knowledge of Post Marketing Surveillance regulations


• Ability to problem solve, identify errors and deficiencies and perform research with general guidance


• Ability to apply knowledge to their job function using pre-established guidelines and instructions


• Accuracy, attention to detail, and thoroughness


• Proficient computer skills


• Proficient communications skills


• Ability to comprehend and comply with company safety and quality standards


• Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Preferred:

• RAC certification


• Product failure analysis


• Product submission experience (domestically and internationally)


• Prior strategic experience with regulatory agencies regarding domestic and international product submissions within the medical device industry


• Full knowledge of design controls


• Experience in manufacturing or with Medical Devices


• Experience with Lean Manufacturing

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Requires light physical activity performing non-strenuous activities of a decision-making nature.  Requires moderate periods of sitting, using a computer, as well as periods of standing and walking around the manufacturing facility where protective clothing might be required as deemed necessary.  In addition, it is necessary to attend occasional management/project meetings.