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New · posted Nov 1

Siemens Healthineers · Medical Devices

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist

  • Austin, TX
  • Hybrid
  • Full-time
  • Senior & Principal
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EmploymentFull-time
DeadlineOpen until filled

The role

Join us in pioneering breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

Our inspiring and caring environment forms a global community that celebrates diversity and individuality. We encourage you to step beyond your comfort zone, offering resources and flexibility to foster your professional and personal growth, all while valuing your unique contributions.

Analyzes the requirements and prepares product related regulatory submissions.

The Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist is a hands-on individual contributor who partners closely with cross-functional teams to deliver regulatory strategy and execution for products within the Interventional Oncology business. This role requires strong regulatory judgment, comfort navigating ambiguity, and the ability to translate evolving regulatory requirements into clear, actionable guidance.

Under the direction of Regulatory Affairs Management, the Senior RA Specialist independently owns regulatory assessments, develops regulatory strategy options, and partners with senior leadership on final regulatory decisions. This role is well-suited for a regulatory professional who thrives in fast-paced NPI environments and brings both execution excellence and sound decision-making.

This role combines knowledge of scientific, regulatory, and business issues to ensure that products are developed, manufactured, and distributed in compliance with global regulatory requirements. Under the direction of Regulatory Affairs Management, the Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist acts as a decision-maker on regulatory issues, assures that registration/renewal deadlines are met, and provides critical regulatory support for new product development. This is a hybrid  in the Austin TX with less than 20% travel requirements.

Decision-Making & Operating Model

·         Owns regulatory assessments and change impact determinations.

·         Develops regulatory pathway options and brings clear recommendations.

·         Identifies emerging regulatory risks, gaps, and opportunities and proactively bringing forward strategic recommendations.

·         Translates regulatory requirements in terms of risk, timeline, cost and business impact

·         Partners with Regulatory Affairs Management on final regulatory decisions.

·         Supports regulatory authority interactions through preparation and documentation.

What you need

Educational background

·         Bachelor’s degree Engineering/ Life Sciences (advanced degree preferred)

·         RAC certification (U.S. or EU) is a plus

Regulatory Role Specific

·         7+ years of progressive experience in regulatory affairs, clinical and quality assurance preferably Class II, Class III medical devices and software medical devices

·         Demonstrated experience with pre- and post-market medical device submissions such as 510(k), IDE, PMA, Presubmissions, DeNovos, EU Technical Files, and Design Dossiers.

·         Experience in the use of clinical data to support regulatory submissions (e.g. expansion of indications)

·         Experience with international filings (Australia, Japan, China, Latin America etc.) is a plus.

·         Strong ability to interpret regulations, identify regulatory data needs, and solve regulatory issues.

·         Ability to balance detailed execution with broader regulatory strategy development.

·         Strong knowledge of regulations and standards: 21 CFR Part 11/820, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 60601, IEC 62304, IEC 62366, ISO 10993.

Other qualifications

·         Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, ambiguous environment.

·         Strong judgment and comfort making regulatory recommendations under uncertainty.

·         Clear, concise verbal and written communication skills across diverse audiences.

·         Highly organized with strong prioritization and project management skills.

·         Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.

·         Must be able to travel as needed

Who we are: We are a team of more than 72,000 highly dedicated Healthineers in more than 70 countries. As a leader in medical technology, we constantly push the boundaries to create better outcomes and experiences for patients, no matter where they live or what health issues they are facing. Our portfolio is crucial for clinical decision-making and treatment pathways.

How we work: When you join Siemens Healthineers, you become one in a global team of scientists, clinicians, developers, researchers, professionals, and skilled specialists, who believe in each individual’s potential to contribute with diverse ideas. We are from different backgrounds, cultures, religions, political and/or sexual orientations, and work together, to fight the world’s most threatening diseases and enable access to care, united by one purpose: to pioneer breakthroughs in healthcare. For everyone. Everywhere. Sustainably.

To find out more about Siemens Healthineers businesses, please visit our company page here.

The base pay range for this position is:

$115,740 - $159,137

Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

If this is a commission eligible position the commission eligibility will be in accordance with the terms of the Company's plan. Commissions are based on individual performance and/or company performance.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan. life insurance, long-term and short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time.

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Nice to havenice to have

·         Experience with international filings (Australia, Japan, China, Latin America etc.)

·         Background in interventional oncology products, electromechanical devices and software in medical devices (SiMD/SaMD)

What you'll do

  • Serve as a regulatory partner to R&D, Quality, Clinical, Manufacturing, Operations, and Marketing teams across NPI and sustaining activities.
  • Independently assess regulatory impact for new products and changes, and provide clear regulatory pathway recommendations.
  • Develop and maintain regulatory strategies aligned with business priorities and evolving regulatory requirements.
  • Interpret and apply applicable regulations, standards, and guidance (e.g., FDA, EU MDR, Health Canada and ROW) and translate them into practical development guidance.
  • Review and approve R&D, quality, preclinical, and clinical documentation for regulatory submissions.
  • Compile, prepare, review, and submit high-quality regulatory submissions in the U.S., EU, and Canada; support international filings as needed.
  • Support regulatory authority interactions by drafting briefing materials, responses, and correspondence.
  • Prepare and maintain licenses, registrations, and listings for assigned geographies.
  • Support product safety reporting (e.g., MDR, Vigilance), recalls, audits, and regulatory inspections.
  • Maintain regulatory files, systems, and tracking databases.
  • Identify emerging regulatory issues and proactively provide guidance to functional teams.
  • Exercise sound, ethical judgment in compliance with regulations and company policy.
  • Manage multiple priorities concurrently with accuracy and accountability.

Pay and benefits

$115,740 – $159,137 a year

Employer provided
How this compares
  • Medical insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan

  • Life and disability insurance

  • Paid time off

Where you'll work

Austin, TXHybridOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)

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Job intelligence

The context around this role

Live data · November 1, 2026

Salary intelligence

How the pay compares

This role's midpoint is 4% below the US median for Regulatory Affairs roles at this level.

This roleEmployer provided

$115,740 to $159,137 a year

Senior & Principal roles in the US51 roles publishing pay

Middle half $117,000 to $152,000, median $142,500
Annual base pay
Annual base payLowMedianHigh
This role$115,740—$159,137
All US$117,000$142,500$152,000

This role: Siemens Healthineers's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Regulatory Affairs roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, November 1, 2026. Nothing is estimated.

Career trajectory

Where this role sits in Regulatory Affairs

The general path across 298 open Regulatory Affairs roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not Siemens Healthineers's own promotion track.

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Skills DNA

What this role leans on

How many of the posting's 52 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.

GMP and compliance: 8 linesDocumentation and SOPs: 2 linesRegulatory submissions: 10 linesQuality systems and risk: 1 lineData and digital systems: 5 linesCollaboration and leadership: 8 linesGMPDocumentationSubmissionsQuality systemsData systemsTeamwork
  • Regulatory submissions10
  • GMP and compliance8
  • Collaboration and leadership8
  • Data and digital systems5
  • Documentation and SOPs2
  • Quality systems and risk1

Company hiring pulse

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By discipline

  • Quality18 78%
  • Regulatory5 22%

By level

  • Senior & Principal12 52%
  • Associate & Specialist9 39%
  • VP & Executive1 4%
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