Regulatory Affairs Manager - Heart Failure (on-site)

Job ID: 31156499Company: Abbott LaboratoriesLocation: United States - California - PleasantonJob Type: Full timeCategory: Regulatory AffairsIndustry: HealthcarePosted Date: 2026-09-02Abbott 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 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.Working at AbbottAt 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.Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degreeA 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 FortuneA 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 scientistsThe Opportunity We are seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager to join Abbott’s Heart Failure Division on-site in Pleasanton, CA.As an individual contributor, the function of a Regulatory Affairs Manager is to combine knowledge of scientific, regulatory and business issues to enable products that are developed, manufactured or distributed to meet required legislation. The individual has department/group/site level influence and is generally recognized as an expert resource within the department. The individual may share knowledge and expertise with others in support of team activities. The individual may identify data needed, obtain these data and ensure that they are effectively presented for the registration of products worldwide.What You’ll Work On Regulatory Knowledge/Skills: Anticipate regulatory obstacles and emerging issues.Lead functional groups to complete a regulatory submission.Regulatory history, guidelines, policies, standards, practices, requirements and precedentsRegulatory agency structure, processes and key personnelPrinciples and requirements of applicable product lawsPrinciples and requirements of promotion, advertising and labelingInterpret and apply regulatory requirements. Compile, prepare, review and submit regulatory submissions to authorities.Domestic and international regulatory guidelines, policies and regulationsEthical guidelines of the regulatory profession, clinical research and regulatory processCommunication:Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.Write and edit technical documents.Communicate and work with people from various disciplines and cultures.Negotiate internally and externally with regulatory agencies.Plan and conduct meetings; Work with cross-functional teams.Clearly explain and articulate Regulatory plans to Senior leaders.Cognitive Skills: Define regulatory strategyPerform risk assessment or analysis.Juggle multiple and competing priorities.Think analytically with good problem-solving skills.Organize and track complex information.Exercise judgment within broadly defined practices and policies in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.Has broad knowledge of various technical alternatives and their potential impact on the business.Exercise good and ethical judgment within policy and regulations.Use in-depth knowledge of business functions and cross group dependencies/ relationships.Follow scientific arguments, identify regulatory scientific data needs and solve regulatory issues.Lead functional groups in the development of relevant data to complete a regulatory submission.Influencing others to a win/win resolution, appreciating all perspectives.Leadership: Develops, communicates, and builds consensus for operating goals that are in alignment with the division.Provides leadership by communicating and providing guidance towards achieving business objectives.Interfaces with a variety of management levels on significant matters, often requiring the coordination of activity across organizational units.May lead a cross-functional or cross-divisional project team.Provides technical leadership to business units.Exercises judgment independently.Required QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in a technical discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Minimum 6 years Regulatory experienceExperience with 510(k) applications, IDEs, PMA or PMA supplements and US device regulations and/or experience with EU and other international medical device regulations and submissions.Ability to work in a highly matrixed and geographically diverse business environment.Ability to work within a team and as an individual contributor in a fast-paced, changing environment.Ability to leverage and/or engage others to accomplish projects.Strong verbal and written communications with ability to effectively communicate at multiple levels in the organization.Multitasks, prioritizes and meets deadlines in timely manner.Strong organizational and follow-up skills, as well as attention to detail.Ability to work independently with no oversight.Ability to identify and solve problems in a strategic manner.Ability to manage complex projects.Ability to be proactive and not reactive, to anticipate changing business and regulatory environments.PreferredQualifications Bachelor's degree in science (biology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, medical technology, pharmacy, pharmacology), math, engineering, or medical fields.Advanced degree8 years’ Regulatory experienceExperience working in a broader enterprise/cross-division business unit model.Demonstrated experience at a supervisory/managerial level.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.Certification is a plus (such as RAC from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society).Apply NowLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: 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.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews.Connect with us at , on Facebook at and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $114,000.00 – $228,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.Skillsregulatory submissions510(k) applicationsus device regulationseu medical device regulationsrisk assessmentregulatory strategypma or pma supplementscross-functional leadershiptechnical writingregulatory complianceethical guidelinesmedical device software requirementsproject managementstakeholder managementnegotiationcross-functional collaborationregulatory agency communicationmedical device regulations (eu mdr)risk identificationregulatory process improvementscientific data analysisregulatory affairs certification