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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist – Vascular (On-Site)

Abbott
Abbott
2-4 years
$86,700 – $173,300 annually
10 June 20, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (On-site, Santa Clara, CA)

Job Summary

Abbott’s Vascular Division in Santa Clara, CA is hiring a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to drive regulatory strategies, submissions, and compliance for innovative vascular medical devices. The role will oversee product lifecycle planning, regulatory risk assessments, pre-market and post-market activities, and global registration submissions to ensure adherence to FDA and international standards.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide regulatory input for product lifecycle planning and strategic development.

  • Develop and update regional and global regulatory strategies based on evolving regulations.

  • Assess preclinical, clinical, and manufacturing data for regulatory submissions.

  • Prepare, review, and submit robust regulatory filings (PMA, IDE, international submissions).

  • Collaborate with regulatory agencies to ensure smooth development and review processes.

  • Monitor and ensure compliance with post-market approval requirements.

  • Manage annual licenses, product listings, and regulatory reports.

  • Evaluate change controls and labeling for regulatory compliance.

  • Contribute to risk-benefit analyses and ensure timely reporting of product safety issues.

  • Provide regulatory support for product recalls and external communications.


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a science or technical discipline or equivalent education/experience.

  • 3-4 years of experience in a regulated industry (medical devices, nutritionals, etc.).

  • 2-3 years in regulatory affairs preferred (will consider quality assurance, R&D, scientific affairs).

  • Strong knowledge of FDA and international medical device regulations.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Strong organizational, follow-up, and detail-orientation abilities.

  • Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities.

  • Ability to analyze scientific data and solve regulatory issues under guidance.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in a technical/science field.

  • Certification (such as RAC from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society) is a plus.

  • Previous experience with PMA, IDE, and international regulatory submissions.

  • Knowledge of IDE trial strategies and post-market clinical activities.

  • Prior experience in the medical device industry.


Perks & Benefits

  • Salary Range: $86,700 – $173,300 annually.

  • Free medical coverage under the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.

  • Excellent retirement savings plan with generous employer contributions.

  • Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student loan program, and FreeU bachelor’s degree benefit.

  • Global career development opportunities within a Fortune-recognized healthcare leader.


Company Description

Abbott is a global healthcare leader offering innovative solutions in diagnostics, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, and nutrition. Its Vascular Division develops minimally invasive, cost-effective treatments for vascular diseases worldwide.


Work Mode

On-site – Santa Clara, California, United States


Call to Action

Ready to lead regulatory affairs for cutting-edge vascular medical devices? Apply now to shape the future of healthcare innovations with Abbott.