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Abbott Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Heart Failure (on-site) in Atlanta, Georgia
Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.
Working at Abbott
At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and 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
Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO
An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution
Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/tackling-student-debt-for-our-employees.html) student debt program and FreeU (https://www.abbott.com/corpnewsroom/strategy-and-strength/college-degree-for-free-its-possible-with-freeu.html) 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 around the world 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 a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join Abbott’s Heart Failure Division on-site in Atlanta, GA.
As an individual contributor, the Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist is to provide support for the regulatory department to ensure efficient and compliant business processes and environment. The individual may execute tasks and play a consultative role by partnering across business functions. This new team member will assist in identifying data needed, obtaining this data and ensuring that they are effectively presented for the registration of products worldwide as well as prepare and submit documentation needed for registrations worldwide.
What You’ll Work On
Acts as a regulatory representative on core product development teams, communicates regulatory requirements and impact of regulations to project teams, and provides input related to FDA and international product registrations and licensing requirements.
Develops global regulatory strategies for new and modified products.
Prepares and submits PMA and IDE Submissions and Supplements. Works with international affiliates to compile and submit international product registrations and licensing applications.
Interprets new or existing regulatory requirements as they relate to the product portfolio and regulatory and quality system procedures.
Reviews and advises on labeling, product claims, marketing brochures, and other publications to ensure compliance with regulations.
Maintains annual licenses, registrations, and listing information. Assists with compliance to product post-marketing approval requirements.
Supports the product release process by creating GTS licenses or reviewing and approving requests for product release.
Supports all Company initiatives as identified by management and in support of Quality Management Systems (QMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS), and other regulatory requirements.
Complies with U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and international regulations, other regulatory requirements, Company policies, and governing procedures and processes.
Maintains positive and cooperative communications and collaboration with all levels of employees, customers, contractors, and vendors.
Reviews protocols and reports to support regulatory submissions.
Creates, reviews and approves engineering change requests.
Acts as liaison between the Company and the various regulatory agencies. Interfaces directly with FDA and Notified Bodies.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
3-4 years’ experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical products, nutritionals). 2-3 years of experience in regulatory preferred but may consider quality assurance, research and development/support, scientific affairs, operations, or related area.
Strong written, verbal, presentation, and organizational skills. Ability to write and edit technical documents.
Exercise good and ethical judgment within policy and regulations.
Ability to work effectively on project teams and maintain project plans and timelines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications
5-7 years’ experience in a regulated industry with a minimum of 3 of those years directly related to Class III Medical Devices.
Master’s degree in Regulatory Affairs and may be used in lieu of direct regulatory experience.
Certification is a plus (such as RAC from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society).
Must be able to manage multiple and competing priorities and manage programs with minimal oversight.
Working knowledge of QSR, ISO, and EN standards. Strong working knowledge of regulatory requirements for US, EU (EU MDR), and other international geographies.
Experience with medical device software requirements and software regulations.
Ability to identify risk areas and escalate issues as appropriate.
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- Participants who complete a short wellness assessment qualify for FREE coverage in our HIP PPO medical plan. Free coverage applies in the next calendar year.
Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com (http://www.abbottbenefits.com/pages/candidate.aspx)
Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.
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The base pay for this position is $72,700.00 – $145,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
Abbot welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.
To request accommodation, please call 224-667-4913 or email corpjat@abbott.com