Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

A Day in the Life

The Medtronic Structural Heart Operating Unit focuses on developing innovative, minimally invasive therapies for treating structural heart diseases, including conditions affecting the heart's valves and chambers. We are pioneering technologies such as transcatheter aortic and mitral valve replacement, as well as repair solutions that help restore proper heart function and improve patient outcomes. By combining advanced engineering with deep clinical expertise, the Structural Heart team aims to address unmet clinical needs and enhance quality of life for patients worldwide.

At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. In-person exchanges are invaluable to our work. We're working a minimum of 4 days a week onsite as part of our commitment to fostering a culture of professional growth and cross-functional collaboration as we work together to engineer the extraordinary.

This role will be based in Mounds View, MN.

The Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist will provide strategic leadership for regulatory affairs in support of new product development and introduction within Medtronic's Structural Heart Operating Unit. The role supports the Research and Development programs with early phase pre-market regulatory strategy development with a view through the full product lifecycle. This role is responsible for shaping and executing global regulatory strategies, with a strong focus on pre-market submissions and early engagement with the global regulatory partners and/or regulatory authorities, as appropriate, across the United States, European Union, China, Japan, and Australia. The individual will serve as a subject matter expert on regulatory pathways for both hardware and software-based technologies, ensuring compliance and facilitating timely approvals to bring innovative products to market. Additionally, the individual in this role is expected to play a key role in the mentoring of junior team members and to be an active participant in the development and training of the Regulatory Affairs team. The individual will work in collaboration with Regulatory Affairs and cross functional members at varying levels within the organization. Strategic direction is expected to support a number of regulatory applications which may include, FDA Pre-submissions, PMDA consultations, original IDEs and PMAs, IDE and PMA Supplements/Reports, Shonin applications, China PTR submissions, and EU MDR Technical Documentation. The successful candidate will also actively support advertising and promotion activities for commercial products across the Structural Heart portfolio, may support audit and compliance activities as needed and support business development activities/needs as they arise.

Role and Responsibilities

• Develop and execute global regulatory strategies for new product development and introduction, including software-based solutions and hardware.

• Advise cross-functional teams on regional regulatory requirements, including FDA (US), EU MDR, NMPA (China), PMDA (Japan), and TGA (Australia).

• Identify and recommend optimal regulatory pathways (e.g., 510(k), PMA, IDE, CE Mark, EU Technical Files, EU Design Dossiers, China NMPA registration, Japan PMDA Shonin, Australia TGA conformity assessments).

• Lead regulatory risk assessments during product design and development, providing solutions to minimize approval delays.

• Author, review, and lead global pre-market regulatory submissions.

• Drive regulatory agency interactions, including FDA Pre-Sub meetings, Notified Body consultations, PMDA pre-consultations, and Scientific Advice processes.

• Represent the company during negotiations and reviews with FDA, Notified Bodies, NMPA, PMDA, and TGA, ensuring alignment on regulatory expectations.

• Represent the Regulatory Affairs function on product development teams, bringing the voice of the function to discussions in an effort to support creative and compliant regulatory strategies for the program.

• Partner with cross-functional team members to lead engagements with regulatory agencies for new and existing devices.

• Lead and influence the preparation of documentation to support innovative and high-quality regulatory submissions from early phase strategies, marketing applications, and change management implementation.

• Engage and actively participate in compliance activities (preparation and execution) including identification of opportunities for improved efficiencies within processes.?

• Act as a mentor to colleagues within the team and effectively manages an extended team.

• Stay current on regulation and guidance changes supporting advocacy work as needed to influence evolving regulatory requirements.

• Work with functional team members to ensure clear communication of project/program objectives, deliverables, and timing of key milestones.?

• Partner in problem resolution in an effort to mitigate functional/ program level challenges to keep objectives moving in line with program estimates.

• Work within a matrixed, collaborative team environment that fosters professional development while focusing on meeting business objectives driven by standards of excellence.

Must Have; Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, please ensure the minimum requirements are evident in your applicant profile. ???

• Bachelor's degree in a technical discipline?

• Minimum of 7 years of direct Regulatory Affairs experience within the medical device or other regulated industry,

• Or advanced degree with a minimum of 5 years of Regulatory Affairs experience.??

• Medical device industry experience with Class I/II/III/IV software products.

Nice To Have: ?

• Direct Regulatory Affairs experience supporting programs throughout software development life cycle.

• Experience performing advertising and promotion reviews/approvals for medical devices.

• Experience in leading early interactions with regulatory authorities.

• Advanced degree in a scientific discipline (engineering, physical/biological or health sciences).

• Working knowledge of Project Management methodologies and tools; PMP certification is an asset.?

• Demonstrated strong business acumen and planning.?

• Strong interpersonal, quantitative analysis, and?problem-solving?skills.?

• High degree of initiative and influence management skills?

• Results oriented. Ability to drive to completion in adherence to aggressive project schedules.?

• Ability to manage multiple projects and proficiency with Microsoft Office and software tools.

For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.?

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.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Join us in our mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life-where your unique background and perspective are valued.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

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.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$120,000.00 - $180,000.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).

The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico.

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We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

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We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.

Our Mission - to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life - unites a global team of 95,000+ passionate people.

We are engineers at heart- putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.

We change lives . Each team member, each day, helps to improve and redefine how the world treats the most pressing health conditions, from heart disease to diabetes. Our industry leadership comes from the passion and ingenuity of our people. That's who we are. Working alongside one another, we use science, medicine, and a profound understanding of the human body to build extraordinary technologies that can transform lives.

We build extraordinary solutions as one team . With one Medtronic Mindset defining how we work. Speed and decisiveness run through our DNA. Diverse perspectives inspire our bold answers to any challenge that comes our way. And we deliver results the right way, breakthrough after patient breakthrough.

This life-changing career is yours to engineer . By bringing your ambitious ideas, unique perspective and contributions, you will...

• Build a better future, amplifying your impact on the causes that matter to you and the world

• Grow a career reflective of your passion and abilities

• Connect to a dynamic and inclusive culture that welcomes the challenge of life-long learning

These commitments set our team apart from the rest:

Experiences that put people first . Respect for people is the hallmark of our humanity. It fuels our team to positively impact even a single life. And it means we put our people first at Medtronic as well, creating a culture of belonging and always pushing to get you the career-building resources you need.

Life-transforming technologies . No matter your role, you contribute to technologies that transform lives. What we build empowers patients to live life on their terms.

Better outcomes for our world . Here, it's about more than the bottom line. Our Mission to improve human welfare drives us. We advance healthcare, society, and equity with every design, inside and outside our walls.

Insight-driven care . Fresh viewpoints. Cutting-edge AI, data, and automation. You're shaping the future of healthcare technology and defining the next generation of breakthroughs in care

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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