

New · posted Nov 5
Cook Medical · Medical Devices
Regulatory Affairs Specialist I
- Bloomington, IN
- On-site
- Full-time
- Associate & Specialist
The role
The Regulatory Affairs Specialist 1 is responsible for the planning and preparation of submissions to obtain regulatory approvals for new and modified Class I, II, III and IV medical devices in specific markets. In addition to submissions, the Regulatory Affairs Specialist I will serve as a communication liaison between the Cook manufacturer and the Cook Local Office / Cook Distributor.
What you need
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; Associates degree in Regulatory Affairs; or experience of such kind and amount as to provide a comparable background.- Proficient in reading, writing and speaking the English language.
Physical Requirements
- Works under general office environment conditions.- Utilizes close visual acuity for working with computers and equipment.- Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, and communicate.- International and domestic travel as required.
Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. Cook does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B or TN status) for this employment position.
What you'll do
- Serve as a liaison on regulatory issues between the Cook manufacturer and Cook Local Office and/or Cook Distributor.- Communicate region-specific regulatory requirements to the Regulatory Specialist/Regulatory Science team leaders and assists with the regulatory strategies.- Prepare regulatory submissions for new products, product changes, and re-registrations as required for the specific regions.- Maintain registration information (license numbers, expiration dates, etc.) and obtain re-registration approvals in advance of license expirations to ensure no disruption in product availability.- Collaborate with Regulatory Scientific Affairs on all high risk devices and new technologies.- Collaborate with the Clinical Functional Unit on projects requiring the collection of clinical data.- Provide support to currently marketed products as necessary including input on change requests, etc.- Maintain and organize appropriate regulatory records to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulations.- Communicate and interface directly with regulatory authorities to ensure product approvals are achieved in a timely manner.- Must maintain all training requirements for the position, while seeking out opportunities for continuous development and growth.- Adhere to the Quality Management System and its processes to meet FDA 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Must work and interact effectively and professionally with and for others throughout various levels of the global organization.- Must strictly adhere to safety requirements.- Maintain regular and punctual attendance.- Must maintain company quality and quantity standards.- Must have effective communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative and independent work situations and environments withminimal supervision.- Ability to remain calm and receptive in fast paced situations.
Where you'll work
Bloomington, INOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
More jobs in Bloomington, INEqual opportunity, accessibility and legal noticesCook Medical's statements, word for word
- Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, subject to reasonable accommodation requirements under the ADA.
Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · November 5, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
Associate & Specialist roles in the US27 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| All US (middle half) | $84,000 | $90,000 | $95,000 |
Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Regulatory Affairs roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 5, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Regulatory Affairs
The general path across 179 open Regulatory Affairs roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Cook Medical's own promotion track.
Career resources on Regulatory Affairs
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 6 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Collaboration and leadership4
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Regulatory submissions2
- GMP and compliance1
- Quality systems and risk1
- Data and digital systems1
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 two this posting names, each linked to the agency or standards body that publishes it.
- FDA21 CFR Part 820 (QMSR)(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA quality management system regulation for medical devices, aligned with ISO 13485Named in the posting
- ISOISO 13485(official source, opens in a new tab)Quality management systems for medical devicesNamed in the posting
- FDAFDA 510(k)(official source, opens in a new tab)Premarket notification: showing substantial equivalence to a legally marketed device
- 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
- FDAFDA Q-Submission Program(official source, opens in a new tab)Pre-Submissions and meetings with FDA on device submissions
- FDAFDA eSTAR(official source, opens in a new tab)The electronic submission template for 510(k) and De Novo requests
- EUEU MDR (Regulation 2017/745)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU Medical Device Regulation: CE marking, technical documentation, vigilance
- EUEU IVDR (Regulation 2017/746)(official source, opens in a new tab)The EU In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices Regulation
- 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
- FDA21 CFR Part 801(official source, opens in a new tab)FDA labeling requirements for medical devices
- EUMDCG guidance(official source, opens in a new tab)The Medical Device Coordination Group's endorsed guidance on applying the MDR and IVDR
- FDA21 CFR Part 830 (UDI)(official source, opens in a new tab)Unique device identification and the GUDID database
- 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)
Company hiring pulse
Cook Medical on Regulatory Jobs
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By discipline
- Quality6 60%
- Regulatory3 30%
- Clinical1 10%
By level
- Senior & Principal5 50%
- Associate & Specialist5 50%
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Regulatory Affairs Specialist I at Cook Medical
Applications close November 4.


