Why RA/QA at Stryker?Are you interested in working for a global company where you can work across functions and on a wide-variety of projects? As a member of Stryker's RA/QA team, that is exactly what you will do! Here, we provide our RA/QA team the opportunity to learn new things, as well as endless growth opportunities! If you are interested in working at one of the World’s Best Workplaces, apply now !Need another reason to apply? Here are 10 reasons to join our Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/10-reasons-to-join-strykers-regulatory-affairs-teamWe are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine! Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.comWe are currently seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our Joint Replacement Division based hybrid two days per week in Mahwah, NJ.Who we want
Meticulous documenters. Detail-oriented people who enjoy maintaining meticulous documentation of reports, metrics, proposals, and presentations.
Self-directed initiators. People who take ownership of their work and need no prompting to drive productivity, change, and outcomes.
Strategic thinkers. People who enjoy analyzing data or trends for the purposes of planning, forecasting, advising, budgeting, reporting, or sales opportunities.
Collaborative partners. People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, data and insights to drive continuous improvement in functions.
Analytical problem solvers. People who go beyond just fixing to identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.
Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
Motivated product launchers. People who bring strategic direction and drive for execution to ensure products are developed and launched with precision.
What you will doAs the Regulatory Affairs Specialist , you will work with some supervision to bring new medical devices to market and ensures ongoing compliance. You will participate on cross-functional teams to develop global regulatory strategies, author regulatory submissions, interact with regulatory agencies/notified bodies, review labeling and marketing materials, and evaluate proposed device changes. You will assess regulatory intelligence to assist in the development of local, regional, and global regulatory strategies.
You will participate in New Product Development Teams throughout all phases to ensure US, EU, and other international regulatory requirements are incorporated as part of the development process.
You will evaluate proposed products for regulatory classification and jurisdiction.
You will evaluate medical device regulations and develop strategies for bringing products to market.
You will provide regulatory input and technical guidance on global regulatory requirements to product development teams.
You will anticipate regulatory obstacles and emerging issues and develops solutions and regulatory strategy accordingly.
You will assist in the development of regulatory strategy and updates strategy based upon regulatory changes.
You will assess the acceptability of quality, preclinical, and clinical document for submission filing to comply with applicable regulations.
You will author FDA submissions, EU design dossiers, and other regulatory documents to obtain approval to bring new or modified products to market.
You will partner with global regulatory affiliates and leverage product expertise to provide submission documentation for expedited international market access and sustaining support.
You will assess global impact of changes to launched products and support notifications/submissions as required.
You will review labeling and marketing literature for compliance with regulatory requirements.
You will possess and apply a broad knowledge and understanding of the regulatory and legal frameworks, processes, and procedures to bring products to market and maintain compliance.
You will author and update divisional SOPs, recommends timely changes to ensure regulatory compliance, and leads process improvements to maximize efficiencies.
You will provide regulatory information and guidance for proposed product claims/labeling.
You will ensure the clinical and nonclinical data, in conjunction with regulatory strategy, are consistent with the regulatory requirements and support the proposed product claims.
You will prepare and submit electronic and paper regulatory submissions according to applicable regulatory requirements and guidelines.
You will monitor the progress of the regulatory authority review process through appropriate communications with the agencies.
You will communicate and interact with regulatory authorities before and during the development and review of a regulatory submission through appropriate communication tools.
You will work with cross-functional teams for interactions with regulatory authorities including panel meetings and advisory committees.
You will identify the need for new regulatory procedures, SOPs, and participates in development and implementation.
You will advise stakeholders of regulatory requirements for quality, preclinical, and clinical data to meet applicable regulations.
What you need
Bachelor's Degree required; engineering or science degree is preferred.
0+ years of experience in an FDA regulated industry required; preferably within medical devices.
RAC certification or Advanced Degree (Masters in Regulatory Affairs) preferred.
Medical device regulatory experience preferred.
General understanding of product development process and design control.
General understanding of regulations applicable to the conduct of clinical trials.
Familiarity with FDA, Europe and international medical device regulations.
About StrykerOur benefits:
12 paid holidays annually
Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program.
Financial benefits include Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance.
For a more detailed overview of our benefits or time off, please follow this link to learn more: US Stryker employee benefits (https://cdn-static.findly.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/1427/2023/09/20143933/us-stryker-employee-benefits.pdf)About StrykerStryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com. (http:)Know someone at Stryker?Be sure to have them submit you as a referral prior to applying for this position. Learn more about our employee referral program on our referral page (https://careers.stryker.com/referrals/)Stryker is driven to work together with our customers to make healthcare better. Employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required, depending on customer requirements, to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role.Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.