Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

About this role:
At Boston Scientific, you’ll find purpose through your life’s work - improving lives with innovative medical solutions. Within our Endoscopy division , we develop and deliver advanced technologies that diagnose and treat diseases of the digestive system, airway, and lungs. Our portfolio includes solutions in balloon dilation, stenting, ERCP/cholangioscopy, biliary, biopsy and polypectomy, hemostasis, endobariatrics, radiofrequency ablation , and enteral feeding .

We continue to invest in innovation across both established platforms and new pipeline development. As a Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist , you will play a key role in supporting the global regulatory strategy for our Endoscopy product lines—from new product introductions to sustaining and post-market activities.

Work Mode

At Boston Scientific, we value collaboration and synergy. This role follows hybrid work model, requiring employees to be in our local office three days per week.

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not available for this position at this time.

VISA

Boston Scientific will not offer sponsorship or take over sponsorship of an employment VISA for this position at this time.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Represents RA on cross functional projects which may include product development, manufacturing process changes, site transfers, and continuous improvement efforts
• Develops domestic and international strategies for regulatory approval of new and modified medical devices. This includes strategies for gaining CE Mark under EU MDR
• Authors, coordinates, compiles, and submits US regulatory filings for new and modified products, including PMAs, PMA Supplements, pre-submissions, IDEs, 510(k)s, PMA & IDE Annual Reports
• Supports international regulatory partners with commercial marketing applications and post-market studies
• Review of product and manufacturing changes for compliance with applicable regulations and impact to regulatory filings
• Technical and labeling reviews of supporting documents for inclusion in regulatory filings
• Review device labeling and advertising materials to ensure regulatory compliance and alignment with submission claims
• Review of clinical study protocols and other clinical documentation, and assessment of clinical study related changes to determine the regulatory impact
• Develops and maintains positive relationships with regulatory agency staff
  Lead and/or participate in regulatory audits, as required
• Support and maintain Boston Scientific's Quality initiatives in accordance with our Quality Policy
• Continuously identify and support opportunities for quality improvement across the organization

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree, or the equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 7+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, or 5+ years of experience with an advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline
• Demonstrated leadership, strategic thinking, project planning, and project management skills
• Demonstrated ability to assess the impact of global regulatory requirements on projects and determine strategy to ensure cost, schedule, and performance requirements are met on multiple projects
• Demonstrated ability to apply regulatory knowledge across multiple projects and communicate long term implications of regulatory, clinical, marketing, and business strategies for global product commercialization
• Ability to influence and negotiate product development strategies and product approvals with global regulatory bodies
• Demonstrated proficiency with relevant US/EU regulatory requirements for medical devices including Quality Systems standards and clinical investigations
• Solid understanding and knowledge of product development process, clinical development, manufacturing, and change control
• Demonstrated experience authoring/supporting a variety of regulatory submissions for US and EU, such as original PMAs, PMA Supplements, Pre-submissions, IDEs, 510(k)s, and MDR Technical Documentation
• Strong technical, research, and problem-solving skills
• Basic submission and presentation related computer skills, including experience with the software applications Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat

Preferred qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in life sciences, engineering, or related field
• Previous experience in the medical device industry with Class II or III device submissions
• Experience working directly with FDA, notified bodies, and/or international health authorities
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated ability to mentor junior regulatory staff members to aid in their development
• Able to work well in fast-paced cross-functional team environments
• Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated ability to develop strong relationships with regulatory agency staff
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead multiple regulatory projects and priorities

Requisition ID: 617660

Minimum Salary: $103700

Maximum Salary: $197000

The anticipated compensation listed above and the value of core and optional employee benefits offered by Boston Scientific (BSC) – see will vary based on actual location of the position and other pertinent factors considered in determining actual compensation for the role. Compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, among other relevant business or organizational needs. At BSC, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the anticipated salary range listed above.

Compensation for non-exempt (hourly), non-sales roles may also include variable compensation from time to time (e.g., any overtime and shift differential) and annual bonus target (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

Compensation for exempt, non-sales roles may also include variable compensation, i.e., annual bonus target and long-term incentives (subject to plan eligibility and other requirements).

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As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific (NYSE: BSX) isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

At Boston Scientific, we recognize that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative and it is important in our work of advancing science for life and improving patient health. That is why we stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve.

Boston Scientific Corporation has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. To ensure full implementation of its equal employment policy, the Company will continue to take steps to assure that recruitment, hiring, assignment, promotion, compensation, and all other personnel decisions are made and administered without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Please be advised that certain US based positions, including without limitation field sales and service positions that call on hospitals and/or health care centers, require acceptable proof of COVID-19 vaccination status. Candidates will be notified during the interview and selection process if the role(s) for which they have applied require proof of vaccination as a condition of employment. Boston Scientific continues to evaluate its policies and protocols regarding the COVID-19 vaccine and will comply with all applicable state and federal law and healthcare credentialing requirements. As employees of the Company, you will be expected to meet the ongoing requirements for your roles, including any new requirements, should the Company’s policies or protocols change with regard to COVID-19 vaccination.