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Medtronic
Sr Regulatory Affairs Specialist
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What they do
A Regulatory Affairs Specialist maintains specialized knowledge of state and federal government regulations that affect an employer. Interprets regulations and implements procedures that bring an employer into compliance with regulations; may audit internal compliance with regulations.
$110,445 / year median in Connecticut
+1% projected growth
Job Description
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 Aug 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.
- A Day in the Life
- The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist will play a key role in supporting regulatory strategies and submissions for Robotics Surgery technologies in global markets.
Must Have:
- Minimum
- Requirements
- + Bachelor's degreerequired + Minimum of4years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of2years of relevant experience.
- Nice to Have
- + Advanced degree in regulatory affairs, biomedical engineering, life sciences, or related field + RAC certification or progress toward RAC certification + Experience supporting Class II and Class III medical devices + Working knowledge of global regulatory requirements, including FDA, EU MDR, Health Canada, and other international markets + Experience preparing or supporting 510(k), PMA, Technical Documentation, or international submissions + Familiarity with design controls, risk management, and usability engineering + Understanding of software-enabled devices, cybersecurity, or AI-enabled products, if relevant to the portfolio + Experience working with cross-functional teams including R D, quality, clinical, marketing, and manufacturing + Knowledge of applicable standards such as
ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC
60601, andIEC 62304
+ Experience with regulatory impact assessments for design changes, labeling updates, and product lifecycle management + Strong technical writing, document review, and submission authoring skills + Experience interacting with regulatory authorities, notified bodies, or internal auditors + Project management skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines + Strong communicationand influence skills in a matrixed organization + Experience with surgical, capital, or robotic medical devices. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.- Physical Job Requirements
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
For Office Roles:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.- U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
- At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact.
- Recruitment Fraud Alert
- We are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers.
- Benefits & Compensation
- Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package
- A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values.
- We change lives
- We build extraordinary solutions as one team
- . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.
- This life-changing career is yours to engineer
- . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will… +
- Build
- a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world +
- Grow
- a career reflective of your passion and abilities +
- Connect
- to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning These commitments set our team apart from the rest:
- Experiences that put people first
- . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.
- Life-transforming technologies
- . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.
- Better outcomes for our world
- . Here, it's about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.
- Insight-driven care