Lead Regulatory Affairs Specialist

At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible. 

Position Summary:

The Lead Regulatory Affairs Specialist oversees the preparation and submission of regulatory premarket applications, and gains clearance for 510(k) submissions, and approval for IDE/PMA submissions to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for class II and class III products.  This position entails development of FDA submissions, requires working knowledge of products under review and of relevant regulations and guidance documents. This individual must be enthusiastic, positive, even-tempered and effective in building working relationships with internal teams while following FDA 21 CFR regulations.

Essential Functions:

• Partners with Product Development and management to prepare and review 510(k) submissions

• Prepares final 510(k) submissions and obtaining required management approvals

• Submits 510(k) documents and responding to the FDA in a timely manner

• Assists in the completion of IDE and PMA submissions for IDE clinical trials

• Helps to prepare PMA packages, including non-clinical, manufacturing, and clinical sections

• Works with personnel in various functional areas to obtain timely submissions to FDA

• Obtains and reviews clinical study data with Clinical Data Manager and other Clinical Affairs personnel, as needed for IDE and PMA reporting

• Reviews Document Change Orders for Regulatory compliance, including drawings and labeling changes

• Performs routine maintenance of approved PMAs, including coordination and preparation of PMA supplements, Annual Reports

• Trains new staff on relevant Regulatory processes as necessary

• Determines Regulatory Pathway for new/changed products under departmental guidelines

• Reviews and approve Regulatory Pathway Forms and supporting documentation

• Reviews and approves Note-to-File documentation for minor changes to 510(k) cleared products or systems

• Understands the company’s products, surgical techniques and the use of implant and instrument systems

• Develops relevant Regulatory SOPs as necessary

• Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies. 

• Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role

• Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties of Globus

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. 

Qualifications:

• Clear understanding of regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle

• Strong understanding of regulatory terminology, pre-market submission types, and requirements

• Demonstrated ability to evaluate regulatory impact of proposed product and process changes

• Advanced multi-tasking skills with the ability to project plan and meet deadlines

• Very result driven with a strong sense of responsibility, urgency and ability to perform under pressure

• Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience

Physical Demands:

The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl

• Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

• Required to possess specific visons abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus

Our Values:

Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.

• Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.

• Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.

• Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.

• Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.