Regulatory Affairs Manager - Orthopedics

Life. Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.

As a manager within the Regulatory Affairs organization, you will play a critical role in strategic planning and shaping global regulatory strategies that support innovation and patient outcomes. This is an opportunity to lead, influence and collaborate across a global organization while guiding a talented team through complex regulatory landscapes. If you are motivated by impact, leadership and the challenge of bringing life changing orthopedic technologies to market, this role offers the scope to grow and make a real difference.

What will you be doing?

• Leading and developing a team of project managers and regulatory professionals, providing coaching, guidance and direction while fostering a positive and inclusive team culture

• Developing and executing strategic global regulatory plans for new product development, market expansion and sustaining activities across the orthopedic device portfolio

• Acting as a project management and regulatory subject matter expert, engaging proactively with global regulatory authorities and supporting inspections, audits and submissions

• Overseeing global regulatory submissions including 510(k), PMA, MDR Technical Files, Annual Reports and international registrations

• Partnering closely with cross functional stakeholders to translate regional regulatory requirements into clear project deliverables

• Supporting regulatory activities related to mergers, acquisitions and portfolio expansion initiatives

• Ensuring ongoing compliance by maintaining deep knowledge of global regulations, standards, guidance documents and internal quality system processes

• Building the project management sub-organization team for the Orthopedic Regulatory Affairs Organization

What will you need to be successful?

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, biomedical, clinical, medical or scientific discipline

• A minimum of 7 years of combined regulatory affairs and project management experience within the medical device industry, with orthopedic experience preferred

• Proven experience developing and implementing global regulatory strategies across US and international markets

• Strong knowledge of US and EU regulatory requirements and experience authoring regulatory submissions

• Demonstrated leadership capability, either through direct people management or matrixed project leadership

• RAC certification preferred but not required

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• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Purchase Plan, Tuition Reimbursement

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible Personal/Vacation Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more!

We anticipate the application window for this opening to close on 06.30.2026

Theanticipatedbase compensation range for this position is $96,500.00 - $167,500.00 USD annually and the compensation offered will depend on the candidate's qualifications, job-related knowledge/skills, geographical location. You will be entitled to receive bonus and benefits, which include medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, and a variety of wellness offerings.

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