New · posted Oct 22
Becton Dickinson · Medical Devices
Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist
- San Diego, CA
- On-site
- Full-time
- Senior & Principal
Open until filled
The role
This position is responsible for preparing and executing regulatory submissions required to obtain and maintain market authorization for new and modified medical devices in the United States, Europe, and other international markets. The role leads and supports a broad range of regulatory affairs activities, including the development, implementation, and management of regulatory processes, procedures, and systems that ensure compliance with applicable global regulations throughout the product lifecycle.
The position partners closely with cross-functional teams to ensure that product development activities and design changes comply with applicable regulatory requirements while supporting business objectives and product commercialization strategies. Key responsibilities include ensuring regulatory requirements are appropriately addressed across verification and validation, risk management and usability, reprocessing and biocompatibility, and software development activities.
The role requires independent analysis and resolution of complex regulatory issues, evaluation of technical and clinical data, application of risk-based decision-making, and development of regulatory strategies that support product development, lifecycle management, and organizational goals.
What you need
Minimum Requirement
- Bachelor’s degree in Regulatory Science, Biomedical, Pharmaceutical, or related scientific field (or equivalent)
- Minimum of 5 years of Regulatory Affairs experience in the medical device industry, preferably with FDA Class II and/or Class III devices
Required Experience
- Medical device regulatory submission experience for the U.S., Europe, and/or international markets.
- Demonstrated success in the preparation and completion (including negotiations) of regulatory submissions (PMA, 510(k), IDE) to FDA and other regulatory agencies
- Experience supporting product development, design changes, and product lifecycle management.
- Ability to evaluate technical/clinical data and independently resolve complex regulatory issues.
- Knowledge of regulatory requirements across V&V, risk management, usability, reprocessing, biocompatibility, and software development.
- Demonstrated ability to resolve problems and to make appropriate regulatory decisions under pressure.
- Strong cross-functional communication and risk-based regulatory strategy development.
At BD, we prioritize on-site collaboration because we believe it fosters creativity, innovation, and effective problem-solving, which are essential in the fast-paced healthcare industry. For most roles, we require a minimum of 4 days of in-office presence per week to maintain our culture of excellence and ensure smooth operations, while also recognizing the importance of flexibility and work-life balance. Remote or field-based positions will have different workplace arrangements which will be indicated in the job posting.
For certain roles at BD, employment is contingent upon the Company’s receipt of sufficient proof that you are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. In some locations, testing for COVID-19 may be available and/or required. Consistent with BD’s Workplace Accommodations Policy, requests for accommodation will be considered pursuant to applicable law.
Required Skills
Optional Skills
What you'll do
- Coordinate, prepare, and follow up with FDA Premarket Notification 510(k) submissions in a timely manner. Act as liaison with FDA regarding product clearance.
- Assess necessity for submitting a 510(k) application for proposed device changes. Prepare internal “Non-Filing Justifications” (U.S.) for changes that do not require a 510(k) submission.
- Prepare technical files / dossiers for International Registrations with appropriate input from various functions (R&D, Quality, Manufacturing, etc.) in a timely manner.
- Review and approve labeling, promotional and advertising materials to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Represent RA in product life cycle development teams by reviewing, approving, and completing requirements.
- Coordinate and collect specific registration information with R&D, Manufacturing, QA, Medical and other applicable departments as necessary.
- Represent RA in design teams and projects by providing regulatory guidance throughout the product development cycle and coordinating team inputs for regulatory submissions.
- Support International Registrations as it relates to product changes and/or new product launches.
- Responsible for writing and updating standard operating procedures (SOP), work instructions (WI), and policies on an as-needed basis.
- Coordinate and respond to requests for product data/information, surveys/questionnaires requested by customers.
- May provide leadership by assigning work and resolving complex problems.
Pay
$129,600 – $207,400 a year
Employer providedSalary Range Information
$129,600.00 - $207,400.00 USD Annual
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Health & Well-being: Medical, dental, vision, health savings and flexible spending accounts, life and disability insurance, wellness resources, mental health support, and disease management programs.
Retirement & Financial Well-being: 401(k), deferred compensation programs, financial counseling, DailyPay, and educational savings resources.
Work-Life Balance & Family Support: Paid time off, company holidays, educational assistance, parental leave, adoption assistance, backup care, caregiving support, employee assistance programs, commuter benefits, pet insurance, legal services, and associate discount programs.
Leave Programs: Bereavement, military, personal, family and medical leave, and jury duty leave.
Additional details regarding benefits and well-being programs can be found in Our Commitment to You.
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Our pay is based on the role and the necessary skills and education to perform it successfully. The salary or hourly rate offered is determined by the role's specific requirements, including any applicable step rate pay system at the work location. Salary or hourly pay ranges are influenced by labor laws and Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) requirements applicable to the work location which may also affect the workplace arrangement of the role.
Where you'll work
San Diego, CAOn-siteOpen in Maps (opens in a new tab)
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Primary Work Location
USA CA - San Diego Bldg A&B
From the posting
About BD
We are the people who give possibilities purpose
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world. Advancing the world of health™ is our Purpose, and it’s no small feat. It takes the imagination and passion of all of us—from design and engineering to the manufacturing and marketing of our billions of MedTech products per year—to look at the impossible and find transformative solutions that turn dreams into possibilities.
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Job intelligence
The context around this role
Live data · October 23, 2026
Salary intelligence
How the pay compares
This role's midpoint is 23% above the US median for Regulatory Affairs roles at this level.
This roleEmployer provided
Senior & Principal roles in California17 roles publishing pay
Senior & Principal roles in the US57 roles publishing pay
| Annual base pay | Low | Median | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| This role | $129,600 | — | $207,400 |
| California (middle half) | $130,000 | $137,500 | $150,000 |
| All US (middle half) | $115,000 | $137,500 | $150,000 |
This role: Becton Dickinson's own published range. Comparisons: the base pay employers published on open Regulatory Affairs roles at the same level on Regulatory Jobs, October 23, 2026. Nothing is estimated.
Career trajectory
Where this role sits in Regulatory Affairs
The general path across 315 open Regulatory Affairs roles on Regulatory Jobs, with the titles they carry most. Not BD's own promotion track.
Skills DNA
What this role leans on
How many of the posting's 26 duty, requirement and summary lines touch each area. The posting's emphasis, not a proficiency score.
- Regulatory submissions9
- Collaboration and leadership7
- GMP and compliance2
- Documentation and SOPs2
- Quality systems and risk2
- Data and digital systems2
- Lab testing and methods1
- Validation and qualification1
Regulatory intelligence
The rules behind this role
Frameworks and standards this posting's work falls under, matched from its own words, each linked to the official source.
- FDAFDA 510(k)(official source, opens in a new tab)Premarket notification for medical devices
- FDAFDA PMA(official source, opens in a new tab)Premarket approval for class III medical devices
From Regulatory News
Manufacturing and quality coverage for this professionCompany hiring pulse
BD on Regulatory Jobs
- 89
- Open roles
- 78
- Distinct roles
- 20
- Locations
By discipline
- Quality70 79%
- Regulatory17 19%
- Compliance & Safety2 2%
By level
- Senior & Principal44 49%
- Associate & Specialist27 30%
- Manager15 17%
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Staff Regulatory Affairs Specialist at BD
Open until filled. $130K–$207K a year, employer provided.