Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist
 Argen Corporation | |
paid time off, paid holidays, 401(k)
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 United States, California, San Diego | |
 Feb 18, 2026 | |
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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm About the Opportunity The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for ensuring compliance with all applicable worldwide regulatory requirements and standards, and for obtaining and maintaining necessary product approvals, registrations, and device listings. Provides regulatory strategy, concurrent planning, status, review, and oversight of Argen products to ensure complete, accurate, and compliant documentation across all countries of distribution. Creates, reviews, maintains, and updates regulatory documentation throughout the product lifecycle. This role serves as a key regulatory leader, guiding global regulatory strategy, market access readiness, and compliance with complex regulatory frameworks including EU MDR 2017/745 and UK MDR/UKCA. In this role, the successful candidate will: Develop and implement global regulatory strategies for new product development, product modifications, and market expansion, supporting timely market access and business objectives. Prepare and submit regulatory submissions, including FDA 510(k)s, EU MDR Technical Documentation, UKCA submissions, and other global regulatory filings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to applicable requirements. Lead and support compliance activities under EU MDR 2017/745 and UK MDR, including Technical Documentation, clinical evaluation oversight, PMS alignment, and coordination with Notified Bodies and regulatory entities. Provide regulatory oversight and review of Clinical Evaluation Reports (CERs) and related clinical documentation to ensure alignment with regulatory requirements, risk management, and intended use. Lead regulatory review and approval of labeling and IFU updates, ensuring compliance with EU MDR, UK MDR, FDA, and other applicable regulations. Manage and maintain global product registrations, device listings, licenses, and certificates, ensuring timely renewals, variations, and continued market access. Liaise with regulatory authorities and notified bodies to facilitate timely review and approval of regulatory submissions, and to address questions and requests for additional information. Manage and maintain product registrations, licenses, and certificates for domestic and international markets, ensuring timely renewals and updates. Provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams on regulatory requirements and standards, ensuring regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle. Conduct regulatory impact assessments and risk analysis to evaluate and mitigate potential regulatory risks and challenges. Develop and maintain regulatory affairs procedures and processes to ensure consistent compliance with regulatory requirements. Support regulatory inspections and audits, including preparation, coordination, and response to findings and observations. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess the impact of design changes, labeling updates, and manufacturing process changes on regulatory compliance. Train and mentor regulatory affairs team members, fostering their professional growth and development. Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including regulatory authorities, industry associations, and trade organizations. Develops and implements regulatory standards related to company metrics. Ensures regulatory initiatives are in place and functional in the facilities and provides training and education as necessary. Ensures timely submission of all reporting data to maintain compliance with all regulatory agencies. Creates and reinforces a culture of teamwork and actively resolves conflicts within the team. Ensures compliance with established policies and procedures. Inspires and motivates staff to ensure a very high level of performance. Other duties as assigned. What does it take to be successful? Bachelor's degree in technically relevant field (Engineering, microbiology, etc.) preferred, and a 10 years' experience in the medical device industry or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. In-depth knowledge of global regulatory requirements and standards, such as FDA regulations, ISO 13485, MDSAP, EU MDR, UK MDR, and other relevant regulations. Strong experience in preparing and submitting regulatory submissions, and technical documentation. Familiarity with regulatory processes and interactions with regulatory authorities and notified bodies. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and communicate regulatory requirements and updates to stakeholders. Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities. Energetic and motivated personality with a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills to complete tasks independently and autonomously. Fluent in written and verbal skills necessary to successfully perform the essential functions, duties, and responsibilities of the role. Deals with confidential information and/or issues exercising discretion and judgement. Ability to learn technical concepts by reading work instructions and standard operating procedures and completing on-the-job training. Knowledge of cGMP regulations ISO 13485, 21CFR Part 820, CMDR SOR/98-282, 93/42/EEC, EU MDR 2017/745, UK MDR, RDC 16 2013, MHLW MO 169 and TG(MD)R Sch3 preferred. Our Awesome Benefits! Working for a growing innovative company like Argen means exciting opportunities for training and learning, career development and advancement from only the best in the dental industry. With all that hard work, Argen is committed to ensuring the welfare of its employees and provides an amazing benefit package that includes:
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