Regulatory Affairs Manager - Vascular (on-site)

Job ID: 31145137Posted: Posted YesterdayStart Date: 2026-09-10Location: United States - California - Santa Clara, United States of AmericaTime Type: Full timeAbbott 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.JOB DESCRIPTION: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 ofEmployees 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 scientistsAbbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. Our extensive portfolio includes drug-eluting stents, bare metal stents, guide wires, balloon dilatation catheters, imaging catheters and software, vessel closure devices and peripheral stents.This Regulatory Affairs Manager position is an onsite opportunity working out of our Santa Clara, CA location in the Abbott Vascular Division. The candidate will combine knowledge of scientific, regulatory, and business issues to enable products, including combination products, that are developed, manufactured or distributed to meet required legislation. This new team member has department/group/site level influence and is generally recognized as an expert resource and mentor within the department.WHAT YOU’LL DO Develop new regulatory policies, processes and SOPs and train key staff on them. Evaluate regulatory risks of division policies, processes, procedures.Provide regulatory input to product lifecycle planning. Provide strategic input and technical guidance on regulatory requirements to development teamsPrepare robust regulatory applications (FDA and international regulatory agencies) to achieve departmental and organizational objectivesAssist in the development of multi-country regulatory strategy and update strategy based upon regulatory changesSupport pre and post approval clinical strategy and submission activitiesAnticipate regulatory obstacles and emerging issues throughout the product lifecycle and develop solutions with other members of regulatory and related teamsAssess the acceptability of development, quality, preclinical and clinical documentation for submission filing. Compile, prepare, review and submit regulatory submissions to authoritiesNegotiate and interact with regulatory authorities during the development and review process to ensure submission approvalEnsure compliance with US and global product post marketing approval requirementsEvaluate proposed preclinical, clinical and manufacturing changes for regulatory filing strategiesExecute and manage technical and scientific regulatory activities. Must function independently as a decisionmaker on regulatory issues and must assure that deadlines are metEffectively communicate, prepare, and negotiate both internally and externally with various regulatory agencies. Properly interpret and apply regulatory requirements.Interface with a variety of management levels on significant matters, often requiring the coordination of activity across organizational unitsProvide leadership and guidance towards achieving department objectives and act as a mentor to less-experienced staffMay supervise exempt or non-exempt employeesMay lead a cross-functional or cross-divisional project teamResponsible for compliance with applicable Corporate and Divisional Policies and proceduresRequired Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in a related field OR an equivalent combination of education and work experienceMinimum 4 years’ experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical products, nutritionals). 2-5 years of experience in regulatory preferred but may consider quality assurance, research and development/support, scientific affairs, operations, or related area. Note: Higher education may compensate for years of experience.Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing, prepare, and negotiate both internally and externally with diverse audiences.Domestic and international regulatory guidelines, policies and regulations.Lead functional groups in the development of relevant data to complete a regulatory submission.Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's degree in science (biology, chemistry, microbiology, immunology, medical technology, pharmacy, pharmacology), math, engineering, or medical fields.Master’s or Ph.D. in a technical areaCertification is a plus (such as RAC from the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society.) Previous experience with US (e.g. PMA, PMA/S, IDE, 510(k), etc.), CE (EU MDR) and international submissionsExperience with Class II and Class III medical devicesAbility to define regulatory strategy. Able to follow scientific arguments, identify regulatory scientific data needs and solve regulatory issues.Experience with post-approval manufacturing and design changesAbility to work effectively on cross-functional teamsStrong attention to detailExperience with organizing and tracking complex information. Able to juggle multiple and competing prioritiesExperience with exercising 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 businessUses in-depth knowledge of business functions and cross group dependencies/ relationshipsApply 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 – $228,000.00In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.JOB FAMILY:Regulatory OperationsDIVISION:AVD VascularLOCATION:United States > Santa Clara : Building B - SCADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:WORK SHIFT:StandardTRAVEL:Yes, 5 % of the TimeMEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:NoSIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Awkward/forceful/repetitive (arms above shoulder, bent wrists), Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.EEO is the Law link - English: is the Law link - Espanol: