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Abbott Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Digital Health Technologies (on-site) in Alameda, California
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of
Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree
A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune
A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists
This Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist will work on-site out of our Alameda, CA or Milpitas, CA locations in the Diabetes Care Division. We’re focused on helping people with diabetes manage their health with life-changing products that provide accurate data to drive better-informed decisions. We’re revolutionizing the way people monitor their glucose levels with our new sensing technology.
The Opportunity
As an individual contributor, the Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist will support product development and regulatory activities to commercialize new digital products and features including generative AI technologies designed to help millions of patients in the US. In this role, you will provide regulatory input on design and development activities to cross-functional teams, including software development and systems engineering members, and ensure availability of documentation to support submission activities to meet program objectives and timelines. Prior experience working with software development teams, diabetes management devices (e.g. insulin dosing algorithms), and artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies is preferred. This role will also be an important resource for the regulatory department to ensure efficient and compliant business processes. This is an exciting opportunity to work in the dynamic and evolving digital health space.
What You’ll Work On
Represent Regulatory Affairs on cross functional project teams and provide strategic input and technical guidance on product lifecycle planning and regulatory requirements for Class II software medical devices
Assess the acceptability of documentation for medical device submissions and effectively communicate regulatory guidance
Assist in SOP development and review in support of "next-gen" product offerings
Revisit and compare regulatory outcomes with initial product concepts to make recommendations on future actions
Understand and investigate regulatory history/background of class, disease/ therapeutic context in order to assess regulatory implications for approval
Assist in preparation and review of regulatory submission to authorities
Evaluate proposed design, labeling, and distribution changes for regulatory impact and implement any required regulatory action
Develop and refine design control procedures in collaboration with other stakeholders
Utilize technical regulatory skills to propose strategies on complex issues
Ensure compliance with product post marketing requirements
Review product labeling to ensure compliance with relevant regulatory requirements
Individual may provide limited work direction and guidance to peers and/or skilled non-exempt levels of employees. Participates in the development of less experienced staff by setting an example, providing guidance, and offering counsel
Establishes and cultivates an extensive network of support to facilitate completion of assignments.
Influences middle management on technical or business solutions
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree; preferably in a technical discipline such as biology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, medical technology, etc.
Minimum 2 yrs. regulatory experience and/or 2 years relevant industrial experience typically with a quality; product-development/support; scientific affairs function
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Engineering, Sciences, or related discipline
Previous experience with 510k / PMA submissions or class I / II exempt software devices
Knowledge of insulin dosing products and diabetes management solutions
Previous experience with SaMD, AI/ML, and other digital health technologies
Familiarity with Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCPs)
Experience with Medical Devices
4-6 years’ experience in a regulated industry. Regulatory area is preferred but may consider quality assurance, software or systems research and development, or related area
Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams
Must be able to juggle multiple and competing priorities
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills
Working knowledge of FDA QSR
Exercise judgment within generally defined practices and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Has a sound knowledge of a variety of alternatives and their impact on the business
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The base pay for this position is $83,600.00 – $167,200.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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