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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (m/f/d) - Spine Enabling Technology

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Stryker

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (m/f/d) - Spine Enabling Technology

Freiburg, Germany

Are you interested in working for a global company where you can work across functions and on a wide-variety of projects? As a member of Stryker's RA/QA team, that is exactly what you will do! Here, we provide our RA/QA team the opportunity to learn new things, as well as endless growth opportunities! If you are interested in working at one of the World's Best Workplaces, apply now !

Need another reason to apply? Here are 10 reasons to join our Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance team: https://www.strykercareersblog.com/post/10-reasons-to-join-strykers-regulatory-affairs-team

As the Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist (m/f/d), your role involves collaborating on Stryker's Spine portfolio for Global Regulatory release. This entails contributing to the development and updating of regulatory strategy based on regulatory changes. You will play a key role in supporting the product lifecycle through obsolescence, assessing changes made to the device post-launch to determine the regulatory impact on the current clearance.

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Additionally, you will actively participate in cross-functional teams, formulate global regulatory strategies, author regulatory submissions, engage with regulatory agencies/notified bodies. This position is integral to supporting the Spine product portfolio, Spine navigation solution utilizing advanced software aimed at enhancing patient outcomes.

What will you do

  • As the Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will assesses regulatory intelligence to assist in the development of local, regional, and global regulatory strategies.
  • You will provide regulatory information and guidance for product development/ enhancement and planning throughout the product lifecycle to the regulatory groups and others within the organization.
  • You will develop regulatory strategy and update strategy based upon regulatory and product changes
  • You will evaluate the regulatory environment and contribute to providing internal advice throughout the product lifecycle (e.g., concept, development, manufacturing, marketing) to ensure product compliance.
  • You will perform regulatory impact assessment of post-market changes with no supervision.
  • You will identify the need for new regulatory procedures, SOPs, and participates in development and implementation.
  • You will determine requirements (local, national, international) and options for regulatory submission, approval pathways, and compliance activities

What will you need

  • You have completed BS in Engineering, Science, or related degree; or MS in Regulatory Science; RAC(s) is preferred.
  • You have gained a minimum of 2 years' experience in medical technology or another regulated sector in the area of quality or regulatory affairs. Medical Device regulatory affairs experience is preferred.
  • You already have experienced working with ISO 13485 and 21 CFR 820 compliance
  • Your English and German language(preferred) skills enable you to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders on a global basis as well in the local office.

Additional information

Thanks to our flexible working hours model, you will have the opportunity to work partially from the home office. However, a regular presence on site at our location in Freiburg should be always given to build sustainable relationships and maintain personal contact with colleagues as well as the departments.

Your application

We are looking forward to your online application including all relevant documents such as CV, cover letter, transcript of results, and references. Please note to upload all attachments directly in our application procedure under the item "CV".

Please note that the internal job title may differ from the ad title.

Your contact:

In case you have further questions regarding the position, please feel free to directly reach out to Monika Ambroziak: monika.ambroziak@stryker.com

About Stryker
Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com.

Client-provided location(s): 79 Freiburg im Breisgau, Germany
Job ID: Stryker_Combined-NHoAQ6gNbcJT
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • FSA With Employer Contribution
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • On-site/Nearby Childcare
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Work-From-Home Stipend
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • Company Outings
    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Snacks
    • Some Meals Provided
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

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

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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

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