Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Stryker

We are excited to be named one of the World's Best Workplaces by Fortune Magazine! We are proud to offer you 12 paid holidays annually. For an overview of our benefits and time off, please follow this link to learn more:US Stryker employee benefits. (https://d25zu39ynyitwy.cloudfront.net/oms/000000/document/2024/6/SMVZW\_USStrykerEmployeebenefits/USStrykerEmployeebenefits.pdf) 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 www.stryker.com . We are currently seeking an **Staff** **Regulatory Affairs Associate** to join our **Medical Division** , **Hybrid** , to be based in **Redmond, Washington** . **Who we want** + **Self-directed imitators.** People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes. + **Strategic thinkers.** People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities. + **Collaborative partners.** People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions. + **Dedicated achievers.** People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations. + **Goal-oriented developers.** Keeping the customer and requirements squarely in focus, people who deliver safe and robust solutions. **What you will do** As part of the Medical Regulatory Affairs team, you will work with the team to maintain medical devices on the market and ensure ongoing compliance. In this role, you will: + Support R&D, Marketing and Manufacturing teams with regulatory assessments of proposed changes or product transfers. + Identify requirements and potential obstacles for market access distribution (federal, provincial/territorial state, reimbursement, purchasing groups, etc.). + Assist in the development of regulatory strategy and updates strategy based upon regulatory changes + Evaluate proposed products for regulatory classification and jurisdiction + Determine requirements (local, national, international) and options for regulatory submission, approval pathways, and compliance activities + Prepare and submit electronic and paper regulatory submissions according to applicable regulatory requirements and guidelines for required products. + Provide regulatory information and guidance for product development and planning throughout the product lifecycle to the regulatory groups and others within the organization + Monitor the progress of the regulatory authority review process through appropriate communications with the agency + Communicate and interact with regulatory authorities throughout the development and review process of a regulatory submission through appropriate communication tools + Evaluate proposed pre-clinical, clinical, and manufacturing changes for regulatory filing solutions and propose plans/strategies (if appropriate) for changes that do not require submissions + Identify, monitor, and submit applicable reports or notifications to regulatory authorities during the clinical research process + Maintain current product registrations and assist to process registration changes when required. + Provide regulatory information and guidance for proposed product claims/labeling + Build relationships and interface with cross-functional teams (Engineering, International RA, Manufacturing, Marketing, etc.) to ensure accurate, complete, and timely submission preparation. + Assist with the creation and/or revision of quality system procedures and work instructions as related to role responsibilities. + Help train stakeholders on current and new regulatory requirements to ensure organization-wide compliance + Perform other duties as assigned by manager. **What you need** + A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree (B.S. or B.A.) in Science, Engineering or equivalent focus required. + A minimum of 5 years of experience in an FDA or highly regulated industry required. + Previous experience with Class II/III medical devices preferred. + Previous experience drafting 510(k)s preferred. + RAC certification or Advanced Degree (Masters in Regulatory Affairs) preferred. + Experience authoring regulatory submissions for product approval preferred. + Experience interacting with regulatory agencies preferred. + Ability to comply with constantly changing regulatory procedures and prioritize work effectively. + Ability to analyze and resolve non-routine regulatory issues using independent judgment. + Excellent analytical and writing skills. + Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. + Effective organizational skills. + Advanced PC skills with proficiency in Microsoft office Suite, including Excel. + **$98,300** **- 161,000USD Annual** 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. 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. Stryker 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 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role. Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability.