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Edwards Lifesciences Senior Specialist, Regulatory Affairs, Critical Care in Hybrid, California
For over 50 years, the Critical Care product group within Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) has operated at the intersection of groundbreaking medical innovation and improved patient care. Put simply, we exist because we’re committed to creating a world where every patient who should be monitored will be monitored with smart technology.
If you're a dynamic and passionate person who is eager to contribute to innovative, industry-leading advanced technology, we invite you to explore our career opportunities.
We believe those who join us will be part of an inspiring journey to improve the quality of care for millions of patients around the world.
Appendix:
On June 3, 2024, Edwards announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Critical Care product group to BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX). It remains business as usual at Edwards until the transaction closes. More information on Edwards’ announcement about the acquisition can be found here:
https://www.edwards.com/newsroom/news/2024-06-03-edwards-lifesciences-to-sell-critical-care-to-bd
This role can be either an onsite or hybrid role based at Edwards’ Irvine campus.
How you will make an impact:
• Represent the regulatory function on manufacturing and product development teams to provide input on regulatory requirements, including presenting alternatives for meeting regulatory requirements and resolving moderately complex conflicts between those requirements and development issues; also keeps management apprised of alternative actions. Review and approve protocols, reports, engineering drawings, procedures, and other product development and manufacturing documentation to ensure regulatory requirements compliance, consistency, and accuracy.
• Provide guidance on regulatory requirements necessary for strategic and contingency planning, including developing the preliminary regulatory strategic plans
• Prepare and oversee documentation packages for submission to global regulatory agencies. Assist with GUDID submissions. Track timelines and documents milestone achievements for inclusion in regulatory submissions. May interact with regulatory agencies as part of submission review and on-site audit support. (e.g., IDE’s, PMA’s, annual reports, 510(k)’s, STED’s and CE marking design dossiers and technical files)
• Monitor proposed and current global regulations and guidance; assess impact of such regulations and guidance on assigned project(s), propose suggestions on utilizing regulatory updates to expedite approval process
• Review labeling content product and process changes, and product documentation to assure regulatory requirements compliance, consistency, and accuracy
• Other incidental duties
What you’ll need (Required):
• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and 5 years of previous related experience
OR
• Master’s Degree in a related field and 3 years of previous related experience
• Coursework, seminar, and/or other formal government and/or trade association training
What else we look for (Preferred) :
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a scientific discipline (e.g., Biology, Microbiology, Chemistry)
• Experience in preparing EU design dossiers or technical files and US 510(k)s
• Full knowledge and understanding of EU and US regulations relevant to medical devices, Class II and/or Class III devices
• Full knowledge and understanding of EU and US requirements for product changes for disposable marketed products (catheters, minimally invasive sensors, pressure monitoring devices, blood management devices)
• Full knowledge of change management systems
• Proven expertise in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including negotiating and relationship management skills
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
• Strict attention to detail
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
For California, the base pay range for this position is $88,000 to $124,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Career website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.
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