Becton, Dickinson and Company

Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist

Posted on: 15 Mar 2021

San Jose, CA

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Job Description Summary

The Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for support of a variety of regulatory activities and projects with oversight from senior regulatory staff. The focus is on representing RA in new product development core team(s), completing high quality US 510(k) and EU technical files (both IVDD and IVDR) per project plan, and obtaining timely 510(k) clearance for U.S., and Notified body approval of tech files for EU.

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Be part of something bigger!

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. We have over 65,000 employees and a presence in virtually every country around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues.

* Represents RA in new product development team(s). Responsible for completion of RA strategy, review and approval of design control related documents.
* Writes and owns the completion of high quality 510(k)s and/or Technical Files with limited supervision.
* Acquires FDA clearance of 510(k)s, and Notified Bodys approval of technical files, with desired claims, per project plan.
* For changes to products and processes, conducts regulatory assessments, authors and maintains Letters to File, and tech files updates.
* Works will entail problems of moderate complexity and diverse scope, including data analysis and ownership of task execution and completion.
* Assists in implementing department procedures and maintaining regulatory requirements.
* Provides support to Sr. RA manager, and performs other related duties and assignments as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

* 3 years of U.S. 510(k) and EU technical file experience for IVD instruments, software, and/or reagents required.
* Familiar and or experience with regulatory requirements for IVD manufacturers such as design control requirements, listings, establishment registrations, etc.
* Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion within a broadly defined range of policies and practices. This includes analytical problem solving
* Ability to balance multiple tasks and to prioritize and schedule work to meet business needs.
* Ability to identify areas of concern in moderately sophisticated projects and manage changes.
* Proven organizational and planning skills, including process savvy, driven, focused and working towards results
* Excellent team skills with ability to influence others without authority.
* Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and work in a team with varied strengths' environment; effective interactions with technical personnel (scientific and legal). This includes excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to write high quality submission documentation
* Digital literacy (SAP, Microsoft Word / Excel / PowerPoint)
* Detail oriented, with emphasis on accuracy and completeness

Education and Experience:

* B.S. degree in health science or life science field (biomedical engineering, engineering, computer science, biology, medical technology, etc.). Masters preferred. RAC Certification a plus.
* A Minimum of 3 years experience working in an U.S. FDA/ or ISO regulated environment.
* EU IVDR experience a plus.
* Flow cytometer experience a plus.

Why join us?

A career at BD means joining a team that values your points of view and contributions and that encourages you to bring your authentic self to work. Here our associates can fulfill their lifes purpose through the work that they do every day.

You will learn and work alongside inspirational leaders and colleagues who are equally hardworking and committed to encouraging an expansive, growth-centered, and exciting work environment. Our Total Rewards program which includes competitive pay, benefits, continuous learning, recognition, career growth, and life balance components is crafted to support the varying needs of our diverse and global associates.

To learn more about BD visit https://jobs.bd.com/

Becton, Dickinson and Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, or any other protected status.

Primary Work Location

USA CA - San Jose

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Becton, Dickinson and Company

Franklin Lakes, NJ

Becton, Dickinson and Company develops, manufactures, and sells medical supplies, devices, laboratory equipment, and diagnostic products worldwide. The company’s BD Medical segment offers peripheral IV and advanced peripheral catheters, central lines, acute dialysis catheters, vascular care and preparation products, needle-free IV connectors and extensions sets, IV fluids, closed-system drug transfer devices, hazardous drug detection, hypodermic syringes and needles, anesthesia needles and trays, enteral syringes, sharps disposal systems; infusion pumps and dedicated disposables, medication compounding workflow systems, automated medication dispensing, automated supply management systems, medication inventory optimization and tracking systems; syringes, pen needles, and other products for diabetes care; and prefillable drug delivery systems.

Its BD Life Sciences segment provides specimen and blood collection products and systems; automated blood and tuberculosis culturing, molecular testing, microorganism identification and drug susceptibility, and liquid-based cytology systems, as well as rapid diagnostic assays, microbiology laboratory automation products, and plated media products; and fluorescence-activated cell sorters and analyzers, monoclonal antibodies and kits, reagent systems, bench-side solutions, and molecular indexing and next-generation sequencing sample preparation products, as well as clinical oncology, immunological, and transplantation diagnostic/monitoring reagents and analyzers.

The company’s BD Interventional segment offers hernia and soft tissue repair, biological and bioresorbable grafts, biosurgery, and other surgical products; surgical infection prevention, thoracic and abdominal drainage, and surgical and laparoscopic instrumentation products; peripheral intervention products; and urology and critical care products. Becton, Dickinson and Company was founded in 1897 and is based in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.

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