Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Aug 2026Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact.A Day in the LifeThe Interventional Cardiology Therapies (ICT) portfolio provides innovative, minimally invasive cardiovascular technologies designed to help physicians diagnose and treat complex heart and vascular conditions, improve patient outcomes, and support more efficient care delivery across clinical settings.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 position will be based in Mounds View, MN or Danvers, MA.The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist will provide strategic leadership for regulatory affairs in support of new product development and introduction within Medtronic’s Interventional Cardiology Therapies 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 Interventional Cardiology Therapies 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 4 years of direct Regulatory Affairs experience within the medical device industry  Or advanced degree with a minimum of 2 years of Regulatory Affairs experience within the medical device industry    Medical device industry experience with Class I/II/III/IV software products.  This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of employment without sponsorshipNice 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 RequirementsThe 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. ‌Recruitment Fraud AlertWe are aware of phishing scams targeting job seekers. 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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):$92,000.00 - $138,000.00This 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.Further details are available at the link below:Medtronic benefits and compensation plansIt 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.If you are applying to perform work for Medtronic, Inc. 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