Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role:

At QuidelOrtho, we’re advancing the power of diagnostics for a healthier future for all. Join our mission as our next Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager. This role manages regulatory activities related to the development and approval of new in vitro diagnostics and medical devices into the worldwide market, as directed.  Reviews and approves U.S. and IVDR regulatory submissions. Interacts with regulatory agencies regarding product registrations, licensures, and permits and supports regulatory compliance to QSR, ISO, CMDR, MDSAP, IVDD/IVDR, CFR and other worldwide regulatory requirements. Promotes awareness of applicable regulatory and customer requirements to cross functional partners during new product development and life cycle management projects.  

This position is remote eligible for candidates located in the United States.

The Responsibilities:

• Manages new product development and U.S. submissions activities for a set of medical devices and/or IVD products.

• Works as primary core team member on new molecular product development teams and establishes regulatory strategy to achieve market clearance. 

• Prepares, reviews and approves U.S. (FDA) product submissions; reviews and approves other regulatory documentation generated during the new product development effort to support international product submissions and registrations.

• Supervises interactions with government agencies for regulatory submissions.

• Reviews and approves verification and validation protocols and reports; advises on best practices for data presentation in regulatory submissions.

• Reviews and approves Marketing/Sales literature and labeling.

• Establishes and/or owns regulatory affairs processes and acts as subject matter expert during inspections.

• Develops and presents training materials for regulatory requirements and/or department processes.

• Evaluates change control documents for impact on regulatory submissions and filing requirements, as needed.

• Research regulations and competitor products and creates summaries for departmental use.

• Implements, manages, and continuously improves related regulatory processes, tools, and trackers

• Ensures regulatory records are complete and well organized.

• Carries out duties in compliance with established business policies.

• Perform other duties & projects as assigned.

The Individual

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in a scientific discipline

• Minimum of 12 years prior experience in the IVD (in vitro diagnostic), medical device or bio/pharma industry manufacturing environment

• Minimum of 12 years prior experience in Regulatory Affairs (or related educational/work experience) with progression of responsibility and leadership

• Must have prior experience in the preparation and submission of regulatory documentation including, but not limited to, 510(k) submissions, international registrations, and EU technical documentation files.  510 (k) submission approvals required for molecular products and point of care products.

• Must have prior experience as a core team member on product development teams.

• Must have prior direct interaction with FDA and other regulatory agencies.

• Advanced knowledge of quality systems and good manufacturing practices (GMP) in a manufacturing environment

• Advanced knowledge of current and evolving state, federal and international regulations and procedures relevant to the approval of medical devices (current FDA, QSR, ISO, CMDR, IVDR and other worldwide regulatory regulations as appropriate)

• Demonstrated ability to understand and make decisions for complex situations

• Demonstrated leadership in one or more regulatory affairs disciplines is required (for example, US Regulatory Submissions, International Regulatory Submissions, Post Market Regulatory Affairs, Labeling, Design Control, Permits and Licenses, Regulatory Operations).

• Ability to work cohesively with multi-disciplinary scientific working groups

• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal skills to influence many diverse internal/external customer groups

• Must possess a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to support Clinical, R&D, V&V, and PMO departments on an as needed basis in order to meet corporate objectives

• Ability to work independently and be self-motivated

• Ability to work under minimal supervision following established procedures

• Ability to handle inter/intradepartmental issues in a cooperative and diplomatic manner

• Ability to work on assignments of high visibility where independent action and a high degree of initiative is needed in resolving problems and developing recommendations

• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously

• Ability to exercise judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio,

• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. 

Preferred:

• BS/BA in a biological science  

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in the IVD or medical device manufacturing environment

• PMA/WHO experience

• Demonstrated technical expertise with immunoassay and molecular diagnostics is preferred.

Key Working Relationships:

Interact with cross functional partners to manage registration activities and mentors RA colleagues in their professional growth.  Interacts with project teams to provide guidance and complete regulatory deliverables for the product development process. Supervises interactions with local, state and federal agencies in securing marketing clearances, licenses and permits (e.g., FDA, CDC, USDA-APHIS, etc.). Works with Quality management to ensure regulatory compliance with internal quality systems. Participates on task forces and meetings between departments on specific issues. Trains Regulatory Affairs staff and/or other department staff on regulatory requirements and/or department processes. 

The Work Environment:

Typical office environment, including home office. 

The Physical Demands:

The work environment characteristics are representative of an office environment. No strenuous physical activity, although occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required.  Occasional travel required. Travel may include airplane, automobile travel and overnight hotel. 

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $170,000 - $185,000 annually and is bonus eligible. QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform their duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].

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