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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (Hybrid)

Stryker

Portage, MIHybridPosted 13 days ago$83,300 - $138,800/year
Full TimeMid LevelRegulatory AffairsMedical Device
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Summary

Stryker is hiring a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist for our Instruments/Neurosurgical division. This is a hybrid position based two to three days per week onsite in Portage, MI.

Job description

As the Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will work across functions to develop regulatory strategies, prepare submissions, maintain product registrations, and interpret evolving global regulatory requirements. The role provides exposure to regulatory authorities, market access activities, product changes, audits, and post-market compliance.

What You Will Do

  • Develop and implement regulatory strategies and submission plans based on product classification, market requirements, approval pathways, and applicable regulations.
  • Prepare and submit regulatory documentation, including product registrations, annual licenses, listings, supplemental dossiers, and notifiable changes to applicable regulatory authorities.
  • Evaluate product and manufacturing changes for regulatory impact and recommend submission, approval, and compliance requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Maintain post-market regulatory compliance by supporting safety reporting, product recalls, post-market commitments, required reports, and communications with regulatory authorities.
  • Review advertising, promotional materials, product labeling, and instructions for use to verify alignment with applicable regulatory requirements.
  • Monitor regulatory intelligence and assess emerging requirements, risks, and market access considerations to inform local, regional, and global regulatory strategies.
  • Partner with Product Development, Quality, Marketing, and other stakeholders to integrate regulatory requirements into product development, commercialization, and lifecycle activities.
  • Support regulatory inspections and audits, develop regulatory procedures and standard operating procedures, and train stakeholders on new or changing regulatory requirements.

What You Need

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or a related regulatory discipline within a regulated industry.
  • Experience preparing, coordinating, or executing regulatory submissions and related documentation.
  • Experience interpreting and applying regulatory requirements to product development, commercialization, or post-market activities.

Preferred

  • Master's degree in Regulatory Science or Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC)
  • Experience in the medical device industry
  • Experience supporting product registrations, regulatory submissions, product changes, or post-market regulatory activities across multiple markets
  • Experience interacting with regulatory authorities or supporting regulatory inspections and audits

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Life Sciences, or a related discipline
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or a related regulatory discipline within a regulated industry
  • Experience preparing, coordinating, or executing regulatory submissions and related documentation
  • Experience interpreting and applying regulatory requirements to product development, commercialization, or post-market activities
  • Master's degree in Regulatory Science or Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) preferred
  • Experience in the medical device industry preferred
  • Experience supporting product registrations, regulatory submissions, product changes, or post-market regulatory activities across multiple markets preferred
  • Experience interacting with regulatory authorities or supporting regulatory inspections and audits preferred

Company overview

Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.

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