

New · posted Nov 11
CooperCompanies · Medical Devices
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- Remote, US
- Remote
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
The Regulatory Affairs Specialist II supports global regulatory activities throughout the product lifecycle for medical devices, in vitro diagnostics (IVDs), and life science products. The role develops and executes regulatory strategies, prepares and maintains regulatory submissions and technical documentation, manages global product registrations, and supports ongoing compliance with applicable requirements.
The Specialist II serves as a regulatory partner to cross-functional teams by providing guidance for product development, design and manufacturing changes, labeling, market expansion, and compliance initiatives. The role also supports interactions with regulatory authorities, notified bodies, international representatives, and external partners.
What you need
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Regulatory Affairs, Engineering, Biological Sciences, Chemistry, Life Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.
An equivalent combination of education, training, and relevant experience may be considered.
As an employee of CooperSurgical, you'll receive an outstanding total compensation plan. As we believe your compensation goes beyond your paycheck, we offer a great compensation package, medical coverage, 401(k), parental leave, fertility benefits, paid time off for vacation, personal, sick and holidays, and multiple other perks and benefits. Please visit us at www.coopersurgical.com to learn more about CooperSurgical and the benefits of becoming a member of our team.
Regulatory Strategy and Product Lifecycle Management
- Develop and support global regulatory strategies for new products, product modifications, market expansions, and lifecycle management activities.
- Assess the regulatory impact of product, manufacturing, supplier, labeling, and quality system changes, and define required actions.
- Provide regulatory input during product development, including applicable requirements, testing needs, submission pathways, and anticipated approval or clearance timelines.
- Monitor evolving regulations, standards, and regulatory expectations and communicate potential business or product impacts to stakeholders.
Regulatory Submissions and Registrations
- Prepare, compile, review, submit, and maintain regulatory submissions and supporting documentation for product approvals, clearances, registrations, renewals, and amendments.
- Author or support U.S. FDA 510(k) submissions and Q-Submissions; EU MDR/IVDR technical documentation; Health Canada license applications and amendments; and international registrations and product notifications.
- Respond to questions, requests for additional information, and deficiencies issued by regulatory authorities and notified bodies.
- Coordinate submission content, testing requirements, deliverables, and timelines with internal stakeholders and external partners.
Technical Documentation and Regulatory Records
- Create, review, update, and maintain technical documentation, design dossiers, registration records, licenses, certificates, and regulatory databases.
- Ensure regulatory documentation remains accurate, current, traceable, and compliant throughout the product lifecycle.
- Maintain visibility to global registrations and market authorizations, including applicable renewal and expiration requirements.
- Support documentation readiness for regulatory inspections, notified body audits, and internal audits.
Regulatory Compliance and Change Management
- Participate in change control activities and evaluate proposed changes for regulatory impact, reporting requirements, and implementation constraints.
- Review and approve product labeling and other regulated documentation, as assigned.
- Develop and maintain regulatory procedures, work instructions, protocols, and best practices.
- Partner with Quality and cross-functional teams to address compliance issues and complete regulatory corrective and preventive actions arising from audit or inspection findings.
Regulatory Authority and External Partner Interaction
- Interface with regulatory authorities, notified bodies, international representatives, distributors, and external regulatory partners regarding submissions, registrations, and compliance activities.
- Support regulatory inspections, external audits, technical reviews, and follow-up activities.
- Collaborate with in-country representatives and regulatory partners to obtain and maintain product registrations and licenses.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Partner with Research and Development, Quality Assurance, Clinical Affairs, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing, and other functions to integrate regulatory requirements into business and product activities.
- Communicate regulatory requirements, risks, dependencies, and timelines clearly to stakeholders.
- Lead or participate in regulatory meetings, project teams, continuous improvement initiatives, and other assigned projects.
Experience
- Three to five years of Regulatory Affairs experience preferred, ideally within the medical device, in vitro diagnostic, biotechnology, or life sciences industry.
- Experience preparing or supporting U.S., EU MDR/IVDR, Health Canada, and international regulatory submissions.
- Experience maintaining technical documentation, product registrations, and regulatory compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
- Experience with regulatory change assessments, labeling reviews, authority questions, audits, inspections, or corrective and preventive actions is preferred.
Preferred Qualificationsnice to have
- Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) preferred.
- Experience interfacing directly with the U.S. FDA, notified bodies, Health Canada, or other regulatory authorities.
- Working knowledge of FDA regulations and guidance, EU MDR/IVDR, Health Canada Medical Device Regulations, global registration processes, and ISO 13485 quality management systems.
Core Competencies
- Strong technical writing, document review, and records management skills.
- Sound regulatory judgment, analytical thinking, and problem-solving ability.
- Effective project management, prioritization, and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently in a deadline-driven environment.
- Clear communication and effective collaboration with cross-functional and global stakeholders.
Pay and benefits
$80,434 – $107,245 a year
Employer providedThe good faith estimate of the salary range for this role is $80,434 to $107,245. The actual amount offered is determined by a number of factors including but not limited to location, skills and experience.
Medical coverage
401(k)
Parental leave
Fertility benefits
Paid time off
Paid holidays
Working conditions
Travel
- Remote-based with occasional travel to CSI locations or Regulatory meetings, conferences, and audits.
Equal opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesCooperCompanies's statements, word for word
To all agencies: Please, no phone calls or emails to any employee of CooperSurgical about this opening. All resumes submitted by search firms/employment agencies to any employee at CooperSurgical via-email, the internet or in any form and/or method will be deemed the sole property of CooperSurgical, unless such search firms/employment agencies were engaged by CooperSurgical for this position and a valid agreement with CooperSurgical is in place. In the event a candidate who was submitted outside of the CooperSurgical agency engagement process is hired, no fee or payment of any kind will be paid.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. If you are interested in applying and require special assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 11, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 3% above the US median for Regulatory Affairs roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Associate & Specialist roles in the US26 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $80,434 | — | $107,245 |
| All US (middle half) | $84,000 | $90,750 | $94,625 |
This role: CooperCompanies's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Regulatory Affairs roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 11, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Regulatory Affairs
The general path across 173 open Regulatory Affairs roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not CooperCompanies's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 39 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Regulatory submissions13
- GMP and compliance10
- Documentation and SOPs10
- Collaboration and leadership10
- Quality systems and risk4
- Lab testing and methods3
- Clinical trial conduct1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules, regulations and standards behind this role
The regulations, guidance and standards that govern Regulatory Affairs work in medical devices, led by the six this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDAFDA 510(k)(official source, opens in a new tab)Premarket notification: showing substantial equivalence to a legally marketed deviceNamed in the posting
- FDAFDA Q-Submission Program(official source, opens in a new tab)Pre-Submissions and meetings with FDA on device submissionsNamed in the posting
- EUEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation: CE marking, technical documentation, vigilanceNamed in the posting
- EUEU IVDR (Regulation 2017/746)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices RegulationNamed in the posting
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devicesNamed in the posting
- Health CanadaCanada Medical Devices Regulations(official source, opens in a new tab)Health Canada's licensing and quality requirements for medical devices (SOR/98-282)Named in the posting
- FDA21 CFR Part 814(official source, opens in a new tab)Premarket approval of class III medical devices
- FDAFDA De Novo(official source, opens in a new tab)Classification requests for novel low- to moderate-risk devices
- FDA21 CFR Part 801(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA labeling requirements for medical devices
- FDAFDA Investigations Operations Manual(official source, opens in a new tab)How FDA investigators plan and conduct inspections
- ISOISO 19011(official source, opens in a new tab)Guidelines for auditing management systems
- FDAFDA eSTAR(official source, opens in a new tab)The electronic submission template for 510(k) and De Novo requests
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices, aligned with ISO 13485
- ISOISO 14971(official source, opens in a new tab)Application of risk management to medical devices
- FDA21 CFR Part 812(official source, opens in a new tab)Investigational device exemptions for clinical studies of devices
- FDA21 CFR Part 807(official source, opens in a new tab)Establishment registration, device listing and premarket notification
Company hiring pulse
CooperCompanies on Regulatory Jobs
- 16
- Open roles
- 16
- Distinct roles
- 6
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality13 81%
- Regulatory2 13%
- Clinical1 6%
By level
- Senior & Principal10 63%
- Associate & Specialist4 25%
- VP & Executive1 6%
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