Smith+Nephew
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
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Life. Unlimited.
At Smith+Nephew we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. If you are passionate about regulatory affairs and want to play a meaningful role in bringing medical device innovation to patients around the world, this is an opportunity to build your expertise within a collaborative and supportive global environment.
About the Role
As a Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will work across regions, products and teams, contributing directly to the success of our orthopaedics portfolio and helping ensure our technologies meet regulatory requirements worldwide.
Responsibilities
- Be part of a collaborative regulatory affairs team supporting both new and existing medical devices.
- Work will span global regulatory submissions and sustaining activities for our legacy orthopaedic portfolio.
- Partner closely with project teams to shape regulatory strategies, support product changes and maintain compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
- Preparation of global regulatory submissions, including US 510(k) and EU technical documentation, and support regional regulatory colleagues in the preparation of international regulatory submissions for new and modified devices.
- Work closely with project teams to develop regulatory strategies, testing requirements and other documentation to assure that regulatory submissions are prepared and approved to meet the Company’s product launch timelines in all identified markets.
- Maintain a working knowledge of global regulations, standards, guidance documents, country-specific requirements, medical devices and medical terminology.
- Provide support for internal and Regulatory agency audits.
- Direct engagement with regulatory authorities as required.
- Complete regulatory change assessments (e.g., design, labeling, manufacturing process changes) to determine impact to domestic and international product registrations, updating registrations as required to maintain regulatory submission compliance.
- Develops and maintains company Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) intended to assure compliance with applicable global regulatory requirements.
- Review product labeling to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Other activities as assigned.
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Requirements
- Success in this role comes from combining technical understanding with strong collaboration and communication.
- You will bring curiosity, structure and confidence to your work, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast paced environment.
- A bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, ideally in a scientific or technical discipline, with experience in the medical device industry.
- Working knowledge of global medical device regulations, standards and guidance, with hands on experience preparing or supporting regulatory submissions.
- Strong communication skills, including technical writing, and the ability to work effectively with cross functional and international teams.
- A proactive, analytical and solution focused mindset, with the ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.
About Us
We believe in creating the greatest good for society. Our Strongest investments are in our people and patients we serve.
Inclusion and Belonging
Committed to Welcoming, Celebrating and Thriving on Inclusion and Belonging, Learn more about our Employee Inclusion Groups on our website (www.smith-nephew.com)
Your Future
- Generous annual bonus and pension Schemes
- Save As You Earn share options
Work/Life Balance
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- Flexible Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Holidays and Paid Volunteering Hours, so we can give back to our communities!
Your Wellbeing
- Private Health and Dental plans
- Healthcare Cash Plans, Income Protection, Life Assurance and much more.
Flexibility
- Hybrid Working Model (For most professional roles)
Training
- Hands-On, Team-Customised, Mentorship
Extra Perks
- Discounts on Gyms and fitness clubs
- Salary Sacrifice Bicycle and Car Schemes
- Many other Employee discounts
Stay connected by joining our Talent Community. We're more than just a company - we're a community! Follow us on LinkedIn to see how we support and empower our employees and patients every day. Check us out on Glassdoor for a glimpse behind the scenes and a sneak peek into You. Unlimited., life, culture, and benefits at S+N. Explore our website and learn more about our mission, our team, and the opportunities we offer.
Smith+Nephew is a global medical technology company. We design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living. We support healthcare professionals to return their patients to health and mobility, helping them to perform at their fullest potential. From our first employee and founder, T.J. Smith, to our team today, it’s our people who make Smith+Nephew a unique place. Yes, we love to innovate and develop exciting technologies, and we offer competitive salaries and progressive benefits. But it’s our culture - of Care, Collaboration and Courage - that really sets us apart. Through a spirit of ownership and can-do attitude we work together to win. We’re a company of people who care about each other, about our customers and their patients, and about our communities. Together, we fulfill our shared purpose of Life Unlimited.
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