Senior Manager Regulatory Affairs

Sentec seeks an energetic and seasoned  Senior Manager of North American Regulatory Affairs  to lead North-American Regulatory Affairs for our portfolio of products in the United States and Canada. This position reports to the Global Head of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance. Candidates should be versatile, self-driven individuals with a passion for patient care and strategic contribution in a small company environment. This position will work closely in conjunction with, and as an extension of, the Sentec AG Regulatory Affairs team based in Switzerland.  This position is based in our Lincoln, Rhode Island office.

Responsibilities:

External focus

• Develop regulatory strategy for product clearances in conjunction with Sentec AG’s regulatory team.
• Compile submission dossiers for new product and changes to existing approvals in close cooperation with internal and external stakeholders (e.g. regulatory consultants).
• Lead FDA pre-submission, de-novo, breakthrough, pre-market authorization or similar activities as needed to define regulatory pathways.
• Serve as the primary local representative and contact to the FDA and Health Canada and other competent authorities.

  Internal focus

• Manage team of North American-based regulatory specialists and managers
• Represent Regulatory Affairs on cross-functional project teams to develop regulatory strategies, testing requirements, and other documentation to ensure that regulatory submissions are prepared and approved to meet launch timelines for new and modified products
• Support partner companies (suppliers, dealers) regarding regulatory issues as needed

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a Regulatory Affairs position for medical devices
• In depth knowledge of the regulatory framework for medical devices with specific expertise for FDA and Health Canada. Familiar with MDSAP audit program
• Experience managing direct reports with demonstrated ability to plan and manage cross-functional programs
• Have prepared complete submission dossiers for at least two products or changes to the FDA or Health Canada within the past 5 years
• Experience with medical device quality, regulatory, and product realization processes
• This is a Hybrid position based in our Lincoln, RI office. Travel to Sentec facilities in North America and Switzerland as needed (anticipated 3-6 times annually)

Benefits

• Meaningful work in a rapidly growing company with opportunity for advancement
• Directly influence the quality of products and make a difference for patients worldwide
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth
• Salary: $135,000-165,000 plus bonus

Sentec offers competitive benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, and 401K matching, as well as paid parental leave , a wellness stipend and tuition reimbursement. Sentec emphasizes employee voices and recognizes hard work making it a promising environment for professional growth. Sentec focuses on delivering impactful healthcare products and improving patient care.

By choosing a career at Sentec, you’re not just choosing a job – you’re embracing the chance to make a real impact, contributing to the development of innovative medical solutions that support the wellbeing of individuals worldwide. 

Sentec is a Swiss-American medical device company specializing in respiratory care. Since its founding in 1999, Sentec utilizes a deep-tech approach that is founded on advanced science and avant-garde technologies for respiratory patients across care areas. Sentec provides healthcare professionals worldwide with non-invasive, continuous monitoring and effective therapeutic solutions.