New · posted Oct 15
Envista · Medical Devices
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Brea, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
Open until filled
The role
The Regulatory Affairs Specialist creates, evaluates and completes regulatory tasks related to worldwide product registration submissions, facility registrations, special projects and strategy to drive market growth worldwide. This individual is responsible for obtaining global regulatory registrations/approvals based on company objectives, attending product development meetings, regional alignment; as well as collaborating with cross-functional departments to ensure country-specific requirements are met and integrated throughout the design control and post-product launch activities.
This position is required to be on-site at least four days a week.
What you need
- Bachelor's Degree
- 2+ years of Regulatory Affairs experience in medical devices or other regulated industry. We will also consider a Master’s Degree with 1+ years of Regulatory Affairs experience in medical devices or other regulated industry.
- Strong working knowledge of the European Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR), including demonstrated experience with Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER), Summary of Safety and Clinical Performance (SSCP), Post-Market Surveillance (PMS), and Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSUR).
SKILLS/ABILITIES
- Be respectful of peers. Open-minded and willing to take an educated risk, fail fast and try again.
- Ability to challenge the status quo and seek opportunities to set new standards.
- Ability to take accountability of his/her work, good or bad. Takes initiative to make a positive difference and win with our customers and co-workers.
- Maintains a sense of urgency and attention to detail. Must have “can do” attitude and be a team player.
- Proven ability to prioritize assigned projects and manage time effectively to meet all deadlines.
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable. Know when to ask questions. Have a positive attitude. Demonstrate a commitment to getting the job done right and on time.
- Be able to successfully manage multiple projects and product families.
- Must be comfortable dealing with ambiguity, relying on critical thinking to accomplish project goals
- Maintain a professional demeaner under pressure. Begin to demonstrate problem-solving skills and creativity. Ability to persuade coworkers in a positive, partnership perspective.
- Be able to see the big picture and how your projects fit into corporate goals and objectives.
- Effective collaborator with department and cross-functional team members and comfortable working independently with limited direction/supervision.
- Demonstrated organizational problem-solving skills, project coordination skills and computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite, databases and electronic document management systems.
- Enthusiastic self-starter with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented “mindset” and ability to be flexible and multi-task in a dynamically changing environment.
- The ability to interpret and provide guidance on regulations from various countries.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
PREFERREDnice to have
- Advanced degree or RAC certification preferred.
- Master’s in Regulatory Science preferred.
- Demonstrated international submissions experience (i.e., APAC, LATAM, Australia TGA, Health Canada, and/or EU Technical files a plus).
What you'll do
- Assemble and maintain CE technical files in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Author, review, and approve Clinical Evaluation Reports (CER), Summary of Safety and Clinical Performance (SSCP), Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSUR), and Post-Market Surveillance (PMS) reports.
- Monitor and interpret regulatory changes, including proposed and final rules issued by global regulatory authorities, and assess their impact on company operations.
- Develop and maintain procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and technical documentation to support regulatory compliance and operations.
- Collaborate with global registration teams to support product registrations across a diverse portfolio, ensuring alignment with country-specific requirements.
- Implement and coordinate regulatory strategies and plans as directed by senior leadership, ensuring timely and compliant product registrations.
- Prepare, submit, and maintain regulatory submissions, product registrations, certifications, and facility registrations for global markets.
- Liaise with distributors, in-country consultants, inter-company partners, and commercial teams to fulfill regulatory requirements for product registration and compliance.
- Review and evaluate product, manufacturing, and labeling changes to determine regulatory reporting obligations and ensure continued compliance.
- Serve as a strategic regulatory partner, providing guidance on complex compliance landscapes and facilitating global product approvals.
- Uphold and integrate Envista CIRCLe values into daily work, fostering customer-centric and ethical relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
- Stay informed of new regulatory developments by reviewing relevant publications and industry updates.
- Perform special projects and assignments as directed by Manager.
Pay and benefits
$85,800 – $104,800 a year
Employer providedTarget Market Salary Range
Actual compensation packages take into account a wide range of factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to geographic location; skill sets; relevant education and certifications; depth of experience; performance; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed reasonable estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. At Envista, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The total compensation package for this position may also include an annual performance bonus, medical/dental/vision benefits, 401K match, and/or other applicable compensation plans.
$85,800 - $104,800
Annual performance bonus
Medical/dental/vision benefits
401K match
Where you'll work
Brea, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to walk. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 15, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 6% above the US median for Regulatory Affairs roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in California12 roles publishing pay
Associate & Specialist roles in the US27 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $85,800 | — | $104,800 |
| California (middle half) | $85,125 | $92,500 | $95,500 |
| All US (middle half) | $75,500 | $90,000 | $95,250 |
This role: Envista's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Regulatory Affairs roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 15, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
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Where this role sits in Regulatory Affairs
The general path across 290 open Regulatory Affairs roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Envista's own promotion track.
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- Collaboration and leadership7
- GMP and compliance6
- Documentation and SOPs6
- Regulatory submissions5
- Lab testing and methods1
- Data and digital systems1
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- Regulatory4 57%
- Quality3 43%
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- Manager3 43%
- Associate & Specialist3 43%
- Senior & Principal1 14%
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