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We are currently seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our Sport Medicine business unit, part of the Stryker Endoscopy Division, to be based hybrid in Greenwood Village, CO.
Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. Our Sports Medicine team delivers a wide range of innovative sports medicine implants, instrumentation, resection and biologic solutions, focusing on minimally invasive and open approaches to the shoulder, knee, hip and small joints.
Learn more about the exciting ways our team is advancing sports medicine on our LinkedIn page: .
Who we want • Self-directed initiators . People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
• Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
• Meticulous documenters. Detail-oriented people who enjoy maintaining meticulous documentation of reports, metrics, proposals, and presentations.
What you will do As the Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist , you will support product development activities on cross-functional project teams for both US and OUS global regulatory release by contributing to the development and updating of regulatory strategy. You will support the entire product lifecycle by assessing post-launch changes to determine the global regulatory impact of changes. You will ensure regulatory compliance by completing thorough assessments and completing the appropriate submissions pertaining to product clearances/approvals by FDA, Notified Bodies, and other global regulatory bodies. You will also identify information sources and resources for staying informed of changing local, regional, and global regulations.
Evaluates the regulatory environment and contributes to providing internal advice throughout the product lifecycle (e.g., concept, development, manufacturing, marketing) to ensure product compliance
Anticipates regulatory obstacles and emerging issues throughout the product lifecycle and develops solutions
Identifies requirements and potential obstacles for market access distribution (federal, provincial/territorial state, reimbursement, purchasing groups, etc.)
Assists in the development of regulatory strategy and updates strategy based upon regulatory changes
Evaluates proposed products for regulatory classification and jurisdiction
Determines requirements (local, national, international) and options for regulatory submission, approval pathways, and compliance activities
Provides regulatory information and guidance for product development and planning throughout the product lifecycle to the regulatory groups and others within the organization
Compares regulatory outcomes with initial product concepts and recommends changes or refinements based on initial regulatory outcomes
Negotiates with regulatory authorities throughout the product lifecycle
Identifies the need for new regulatory procedures, SOPs, and participates in development and implementation
Helps train stakeholders on current and new regulatory requirements to ensure organization-wide compliance
Assists other departments in the development of SOPs to ensure regulatory compliance
Provides regulatory input and technical guidance on global regulatory requirements to product development teams
Advises stakeholders of regulatory requirements for quality, preclinical, and clinical data to meet applicable regulations
Assesses the acceptability of quality, preclinical, and clinical document for submission filing to comply with applicable regulations
Evaluates proposed preclinical, clinical, and manufacturing changes for regulatory filing solutions and proposes plans/strategizes (if appropriate) for changes that do not require submissions
Provides knowledge and guidance on preapproval inspections, GCP inspections, and clinical investigator relationships
Identifies, monitors, and submits applicable reports or notifications to regulatory authorities during the clinical research process
Provides regulatory information and guidance for proposed product claims/labeling
Ensures that the clinical and nonclinical data, in conjunction with regulatory strategy, are consistent with the regulatory requirements and support the proposed product claims
Prepares and submits electronic and paper regulatory submissions according to applicable regulatory requirements and guidelines
Monitors the progress of the regulatory authority review process through appropriate communications with the agency
Communicates and interacts with regulatory authorities before and during the development and review of a regulatory submission through appropriate communication tools
Works with cross-functional teams for interactions with regulatory authorities including panel meetings and advisory committees
What you need Bachelors Degree required; preferably in Engineering, Science, or related
2+ years' medical device regulatory affairs experience required
Experience performing technical and scientific regulatory activities
Our benefits Our total rewards offering varies by region but often includes bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock-based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.
$82,800 – $132,800 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Actual minimum and maximum may vary based on location. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.
About Stryker Our benefits:
12 paid holidays annually
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.
Financial benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits or time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits
About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.
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