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Regulatory Affairs Manager

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Regulatory Affairs Manager

Houston, TX

Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

Join our team and make a difference by aiding customers in finding cures for cancer, protecting the environment, or ensuring food safety. Your work will have a tangible impact, and we will support your career ambitions!

How will you make an impact:

Thermo Fisher is hiring a Regulatory Affairs Manager for in vitro diagnostics. They will provide support to In-Vitro Diagnostic core teams. The manager will handle regulatory activities including drafting and reviewing sPMA's, pre-submissions, and other filings. They will also assist with publishing, document legalization, and communication with regulatory agencies.

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What will you do:

  • Prepare, collect, or coordinate information and prepare regulatory documentation for submission to regulatory agencies or commercial partners
  • Perform regulatory assessments of new and changed products
  • Provide regulatory support to existing and new cross-functional product teams and serve as the regulatory core team lead for companion diagnostic programs and other new products.
  • Participate in project activities and review key project documents such as product design protocols related to verification and validation, risk assessment, etc.
  • Author 510(k), PMA, PMA supplement, and pre-submissions.
  • Help prepare ex-US registrations and work with Regulatory Affairs colleagues in other regions to provide registration documents for IVD products promptly.
  • Stay ahead of new or revised regulations, guidelines, points to consider, compliance guides, inspection reports, journals, meetings, etc.

How will you get here:

  • A minimum B.S. degree in Biology, Chemistry, bio-engineering or a related science, or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in Next Generation Sequencing (NGS), Companion diagnostic (CDx), and Oncology.

Experience:

  • A minimum of 4 years within a technical environment; Regulatory Affairs, Quality Assurance, Software/System engineering, or R&D experience preferred.
  • Must have familiarity in the aspects of regulatory submissions, design control, and cGMP/Quality Systems.
  • Demonstrate in-depth understanding of technical/scientific principles related to IVD reagent chemistry, laboratory automation, and software components of IVD medical devices.
  • Previous experience authoring regulatory filings and pre-submissions preferred.
  • Capacity to communicate regulations to technical functions within the company.
  • Communicate with regulatory agencies and lead FDA meetings.

Required Qualifications:

  • Excellent communicator
  • Hands-on, productive, and able to implement optimally through their team
  • Continuous improvement-minded; familiar with balancing the need for quality and efficiency
  • Able to work autonomously in a matrix-managed organization
  • Ability to travel (~10-15%)
  • Able to deal with ambiguity and change

Client-provided location(s): Houston, TX, USA
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01273403-1
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program