
Senior Specialist, International Regulatory Affairs TMTT
Edwards Lifesciences
Summary
Make a meaningful difference to patients around the world. From design to production, our Regulatory Affairs teams help guide our innovative technologies through complex domestic and international regulatory environments. Working in partnership with external government and regulatory authorities, and alongside diverse internal stakeholders, your close attention to detail and technical mastery will help ensure our products reach clinicians and improve patients’ lives.
Job description
Patients with mitral and tricuspid heart valve disease often have complex conditions with limited treatment options. Our Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT) business unit is boldly pursuing an innovative portfolio of technologies to address a patient’s unmet clinical needs. It’s our driving force to help patients live longer and healthier lives. Join us and be part of our inspiring journey.
How you will make an impact:
- Create complex regulatory submissions (exercising judgment to protect proprietary information) for finalization and submission by OUS EW affiliates; track timelines and document milestone achievements, develop regulatory strategy, prioritize strategies/submissions with operating plans as well as ensuring alignment with KOD in countries (e.g., OUS, [the globe minus US, EU, Canada])
- Represent the OUS regulatory function on manufacturing and product development teams to provide input on regulatory requirements, including presenting alternatives for meeting regulatory requirements and resolving conflicts between those requirements and development issues, and/or reporting to management
- Provide guidance on strategies and contingency planning with respect to OUS regulatory requirements, including assessing impact of proposed and current global regulations and proposing suggestions for expediting approvals
- Provide guidance and feedback to business unit regulatory teams on registration requirements for new and renewal registrations, product and process changes, and review of labeling content? and guidance on process improvement projects, based on prior experience and responses from affiliates
What you will need (Required):
- Bachelor's Degree & a minimum of 5 years related experience OR equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
- Coursework, seminars, and/or other formal government and/or trade association training
- Experience in preparing domestic & international product submissions
What else we look for (Preferred):
- A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
- Solid knowledge and understanding of global regulations relevant to medical devices, Class II and/or Class III devices
- Solid knowledge and understanding of global regulatory requirements for new products or product changes
- Experience in preparing domestic & international product submissions
- Solid knowledge of new product development systems
- Solid knowledge of international regulatory requirements
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strict attention to detail
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree & a minimum of 5 years related experience OR equivalent work experience based on Edwards criteria
- Coursework, seminars, and/or other formal government and/or trade association training
- Experience in preparing domestic & international product submissions
- A Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline
- Solid knowledge and understanding of global regulations relevant to medical devices, Class II and/or Class III devices
- Solid knowledge and understanding of global regulatory requirements for new products or product changes
- Solid knowledge of new product development systems
- Solid knowledge of international regulatory requirements
- Excellent problem-solving, organizational, analytical and critical thinking skills
- Strict attention to detail
Benefits
- Competitive salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Benefit programs
Company overview
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) is the leading global structural heart innovation company, driven by a passion to improve patient lives. Founded in 1958 and headquartered in Irvine, California, the company specializes in developing breakthrough technologies for cardiovascular diseases. As a pioneer in the medical device industry, Edwards focuses on transcatheter heart valves, surgical heart valves, hemodynamic monitoring systems, and vascular solutions. The company's patient-focused culture inspires its 16,000+ employees worldwide to deliver life-changing innovations that address complex heart health challenges. Edwards serves patients in over 100 countries through its comprehensive portfolio of products including the SAPIEN transcatheter heart valve system, INSPIRIS surgical valves, and advanced monitoring technologies. With a commitment to research and development, the company invests 17-18% of its revenue back into R&D efforts, maintaining its position at the forefront of structural heart innovation. Edwards Lifesciences has impacted over one million patients globally through its transformative medical technologies.