Working at Abbott
- At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:
- Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
- Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
- An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
- Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
- A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
- A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.
The Opportunity
This position serves as the Medical Devices Regulatory Affairs (RA) Global Regulatory Compliance process lead; collaborates cross-functionally as needed and keeps MD RA informed of key global regulatory changes and status of assessment / implementation for compliance via the QMS Process.
**WHAT YOU’LL DO**
Global Regulatory Operations is seeking a _Regulatory Affairs Intelligence Specialist_ to join our team in St. Paul, MN.
This position is focused on new and changing regulations that enable global market access for new and innovative medical devices and supports compliance continuity for marketed devices.Assistingin the process to evaluate proposed regulatory changes in major markets including the US, EU, Canada, Australia, Brazil, Japan, the Regulatory Affairs Intelligence Specialist:
- Monitors and fact-checks new or changing global regulations
- Tracks and documents regulations within the regulatory intelligence systems
- Supports the communication of emerging regulations, documents for comment, and regulations in implementation
- Performs regulatory investigations to assess medical device regulatory changes within a specific country or region
- Supports the maintenance of, or continuous improvement of quality system procedures, and documents
- May train others on systems and processes
- Facilitates the collection and reporting of data in support of key performance indicators
- Gathersadditionaldata to support interpretation, and aid businesses indeterminingimpact
- Support all company initiatives asidentifiedby management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and other regulatory requirements
- Complies withregulations, international regulations and other regulatory requirements, company policies, operating procedures, processes, and task assignments.
- Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, etc.
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities, on occasion, as assigned
Required Qualifications
- BachelorsDegree (±2 years) In science (biology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, medical technology, pharmacy, pharmacology), math, engineering, or medical fields is preferred OR an equivalent combination of education and work experience
- Minimum 2 years This position does not requirepreviousregulatory experience. 2-3years experiencein a regulated industry (e.g., medical products, nutritionals). Regulatoryarea ispreferred but may consider quality assurance, research and development/support, scientific affairs, operations, or relatedarea.
- Experience with Regulatory history, guidelines, policies, standards, practices, requirements and precedents; Regulatory agency structure,processesand key personnel; Principles and requirements of applicable product laws; Submission/registration types and requirements;GxPs(GCPs, GLPs, GMPs); Principles and requirements of promotion, advertising and labeling; Domestic and international regulatory guidelines, policies and regulations; Ethical guidelines of the regulatory profession, clinical research and regulatory process. Note: This knowledge may be developed through tenure in this position.
- Communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Communicate with diverse audiences andpersonnel. Write and edit technical documents.
- Work with cross-functional teams. Work with people from various disciplines and cultures.
- Write and edit technical documents.
- Negotiate internally.
- Pay strong attention to detail.
- Manage projects. Create project plans and timelines.
- Think analytically and critically.
- Organize and track complex information.
- Exercise judgment withingenerally definedpractices and policies in selecting methods andtechniques for obtaining solutions.
- Has a sound knowledge of a variety of alternatives and their impact on the business.
- Apply business and regulatory ethical standards.
- Certification is a plus (such as RAC from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society.
Preferred Qualifications
- 2-4+ years’experience inmedicaldevices, or a regulated industry (e.g., nutritional, pharma) preferred. Experience in a Regulatory or Quality role, a plus.
- Ability to work within a fast-paced and matrixed team environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills · Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Proficient in Excel, and all programs with MS Office suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
- Experience in program management a plus
- Experience with document management systems a plus
JOB FAMILY:
Regulatory Operations
DIVISION:
AVD Vascular
LOCATION:
United States > Minnesota > St. Paul > Lillehei : One Lillehei Plaza
ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:
WORK SHIFT:
Standard
TRAVEL:
Yes, 5 % of the Time
MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:
No
SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:
Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdfEEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf
About Us
**Abbott** is about the power of health. For more than 135 years,**Abbott** has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.The people of **Abbott** come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges.We invite you to explore opportunities at **Abbott** , to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, **Abbott** welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.Follow Us:FacebookLinkedInYouTubeTwitterRead More#### Follow Us
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