Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Additional Location(s): US-MA-Marlborough; US-MN-Arden Hills; US-MN-Minnetonka

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 the role: 

The Urology division provides proven, leading solutions to treat five common urology diseases, including kidney stones, benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), erectile dysfunction (ED), male and female incontinence and pelvic floor disorders. These conditions account for 50 percent of all urology surgical procedures.  Come join a growing, global division and become a member of a large and experienced regulatory team! Learn more about our Urology division here: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/bsc-uroph/

 
Your responsibilities will include:

• Acting as company representative, developing and maintaining positive relationships with regulators through oral and written communications regarding pre-submission strategy/regulatory pathway development, testing requirements, clarifications, responses to questions/inquiries, and follow-up of submissions under review
• Developing and implementing regulatory strategies for new and modified products
• Acting as a core member on sustaining and new product development teams, providing regulatory feedback and guidance throughout the product and manufacturing process development cycle, and coordinating team inputs for submissions
• Reviewing and approving design and manufacturing changes for existing products, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standard requirements
• Reviewing, providing input, and approving advertising and promotional materials, as needed
• Responsibilities for preparation and submission of global regulatory applications, as well as maintenance of internal regulatory file documentation
• Reviewing device labeling and advertising materials for compliance with global regulations and standard requirements; analyzes and recommends appropriate changes
• Solving or proposing solutions to a range of problems of varying scope and complexity through applying technical and/or functional experience or existing solutions
• Logically presents information to convey key messages and complex information to others
• Training to departmental and divisional policies and procedures
• May lead small projects or represent Urology Regulatory Affairs on corporate teams, as needed
• Fostering a work environment of continuous improvement in relation to BSC’s Quality Policy, Quality System and the appropriate regulations for their area of responsibility
• Supporting efforts to continuously improve department and divisional quality, including collaboration, best practices, and knowledge sharing

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree 
• 3+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs or related experiences
• Understanding of regulations applicable to medical devices
• Demonstrated proficiency of FDA, EU and/or international regulations 
• Up to 10% travel

 
Preferred qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in a business, scientific or technical discipline
• Demonstrated proficiency in understanding product development process and design controls
• Experience with supporting implantable devices from a regulatory perspective
• Understanding of regulations applicable to the conduct of clinical trials
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Effective research and analytical skills
• Effective written and oral communication, technical writing and editing skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Requisition ID: 590670

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 identify, gender expression, veteran’s status, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information or any other protected class.

Boston Scientific maintains a prohibited substance free workplace. Pursuant to Va. Code § 2.2-4312 (2000), Boston Scientific is providing notification that the unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance or marijuana is prohibited in the workplace and that violations will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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.