REGULATORY AFFAIRS SPECIALIST - Cranial & Spinal Technologies - Spine (hybrid)

Cranial and Spinal Technologies (CST) is redefining cranial and spinal procedures to reduce variability and improve outcomes with the goal of restoring long-term quality of life for more patients. We are the first company to offer an integrated solution that includes artificial intelligence-driven surgical planning, personalized spinal implants, and robotic-assisted surgical delivery to make patient care more customized. CST is the market leader in spinal implants, robotics, and navigation.

This position is part of the Spine Team. The Spine portfolio offers full procedural solutions for spine surgery and bone grafting solutions for spinal fusion.

Join a diverse team of innovators who bring their worldview, their unique backgrounds, and their individual life experiences to work every day. It's no accident -we work hard to cultivate a workforce that reflects our patients and partners. We believe it's the only way to drive healthcare forward and remain a global leader in medical technology and solutions.

Preference is for this position to be based in Memphis, TN . A remote assignment maybe considered.

Careers That Change Lives

The Regulatory Affairs Specialist supports planning and executing global regulatory activities necessary to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals within the United States, EU, and other global markets. This position will support the regulatory global strategy associated with post-market changes (e.g. design, manufacturing, labeling) as well as representing Regulatory on other business RPM (Release Product Management) projects.

A Day In The Life

• Participate on project teams, providing regulatory strategy, timelines, and deliverables
• Prepare US and EU submissions. Work with FDA, Notified Body, and regulatory geography support to obtain product approval/clearance.
• Develop US and International regulatory strategies and timelines for product submissions, identifying needs for bench, animal and clinical testing
• Review Change Orders and assess regulatory impact of product changes on US, EU and/or International regulatory strategy and submissions per standard procedures
• Review labeling and assess compliance against relevant regulations and product requirements
• Develop and maintain regulatory affairs department procedures and process improvements
• Comply with applicable FDA and international regulatory laws/standards and the Code of Conduct
• Keeps current on global directives, harmonized standards and procedures and communicates changes that may affect cross functional areas.
• Provide mentorship, training and support to other members of the department
• Assist in keeping company informed of regulatory requirements in the US and EU.
• Other tasks, as assigned.

Must Have: Minimum Requirements (Must be evident on the resume)

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of US/EU medical device experience with Bachelor's degree (quality experience in medical device may substitute for experience)
• Or Minimum 0 years of US/EU medical device regulatory experience with advanced degree (preferably in Regulatory Affairs)

• US and EU requirements and submission experience
• Global registration requirements
• Degrees in Engineering, Life Science, or Regulatory Affairs preferred
• Regulatory Affairs Certification
• Strong negotiation skills and written/oral communication skills
• Strong technical writing skills
• Strong organizational skills and time management skills

About Medtronic

Together, we can change healthcare worldwide. At Medtronic, we push the limits of what technology, therapies and services can do to help alleviate pain, restore health and extend life. We challenge ourselves and each other to make tomorrow better than yesterday. It is what makes this an exciting and rewarding place to be.

We want to accelerate and advance our ability to create meaningful innovations - but we will only succeed with the right people on our team. Let's work together to address universal healthcare needs and improve patients' lives. Help us shape the future.

Physical Job Requirements

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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. (ADA-United States of America)

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Learn more about our benefits: benefits.medtronic.com

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive plan. Learn more about Annual Salary and Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP) on Page 6 here .