Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Mitral Valve at Medtronic in Minneapolis, Minnesota

Posted in General Business about 4 hours ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 30 Dec 2024

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life
The Structural Heart and Aortic integrated operating unit offers minimally-invasive approaches to restore proper structure and function of the heart and the aorta. We focus on the transcatheter replacement or repair of the four heart valves-aortic, pulmonic, mitral, tricuspid-and the placement of stent grafts to treat aneurysms and dissections of the body's largest artery, the aorta.

This position will support our innovative Transcatheter Mitral Valve Therapy to treat mitral valve disease.

The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for developing strategies for worldwide governmental approval to introduce new products (Class II & III) to market, provides advice on regulatory requirements, prepares worldwide submissions and negotiates their approval with the agencies. The Sr Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for assessment of device changes for regulatory implications and for performing regulatory activities in support of implementing these device changes.

In addition, this position also assists with the training of other regulatory affairs associates and provides mentorship on projects of large scale with significant business impact. This position will support worldwide regulatory activities associated with the innovative transcatheter mitral valve therapy to treat mitral valve disease. This position will provide an opportunity to work on an innovative new product development project that seeks to address an unmet need for patients and also involves cross-functional interactions and mentoring of junior team members within the regulatory function.

Role and Responsibilities:


  • Team with operating unit Regulatory Affairs Specialists and international regulatory staff to develop and execute regulatory strategies for new and existing products, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.

  • Collaborate with R&D, Quality, Clinical, and Marketing teams to ensure regulatory compliance throughout the product development process and to resolve potential regulatory issues and questions from regulatory agencies.

  • Prepare regulatory submissions for new products and product changes as required to ensure timely approvals for clinical studies and market release. Review significant product submissions with manager and negotiate submission issues with agency personnel.

  • Interact directly with FDA and/or indirectly with international regulatory agencies on most projects/products at reviewer level. All significant issues will be reviewed with the manager.

  • Support regulatory compliance activities, including manufacturing site registration, audits, annual reporting, etc., as needed.

  • Monitor and analyze regulatory trends and changes, providing strategic guidance to cross-functional teams; establish and maintain good relationships with agency personnel.

  • Provide business and product information to international regulatory staffs to enable development of strategies and requirements and communicate that information to business teams.

  • Ensure personal understanding of all quality policy/system items that are personally applicable. Follow all work/quality procedures to ensure quality system compliance and high-quality work.

  • Mentor and guide junior regulatory affairs staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements


  • Bachelor's degree

  • Minimum 4 years of experience in medical device regulatory affairs

  • Or minimum 2 years of experience in medical device regulatory affairs, and an advanced degree

Nice To Have


  • Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (engineering, physical/biological or health sciences)

  • RAC Certification

  • Minimum 5 years of experience in medical device regulatory affairs

  • Experience with Class II/III (510(k), PMA, IDE) and EU MDR medical devices submissions

  • Proficiency in assessment and reporting of product changes according to US and EU regulatory requirements

  • Medtronic product development experience

  • Clinical or statistical experience

  • Experience with FDA and international regulatory agency requirements, ISO/GHTF standards

  • Ability to comprehend principles of engineering, physiology and medical device use

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

  • Effective interpersonal skills and team member

  • Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment

  • Proficient computer skills

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$88,800 - $133,200

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings Account , Healthcare Flexible Spending Account , Life insurance, Long-term disability leave , Dependent daycare spending account , Tuition assistance/reimbursement , and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match , Short-term disability , Paid time off , Paid holidays , Employee Stock Purchase Plan , Employee Assistance Program , Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums) , and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

Further details are available at the link below:

Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

About Medtronic

We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.
Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.
We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here .

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.





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