Manager, Regulatory Affairs
Verathon · Bothell, WA, US
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About the role
- 510(k) Strategy and Submissions
- Own the end-to-end lifecycle of FDA 510(k) submissions across Verathon’s product lines, including predicate selection, substantial equivalence argumentation, and eSTAR preparation.
- Direct team preparation of 510(k) summaries, performance testing summaries, SE comparison tables, and supporting technical documentation.
- Lead response strategy for FDA Additional Information requests and deficiency letters, coordinating cross-functional inputs under compressed timelines.
- Evaluate eligibility for Traditional, Abbreviated, and Special 510(k) pathways and recommend the appropriate submission type based on device changes and applicable FDA guidance.
- Maintain awareness of evolving FDA guidance and De Novo precedents affecting the device categories in Verathon’s portfolio.
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Global Registration Management
- Oversee international registration activities across applicable global markets.
- Manage registration timelines, distributor relationships, and country-specific documentation packages.
- Ensure post-market registration maintenance activities including renewals, and Market expansions and Product Change Notifications (PCNs) are filed on schedule.
- Coordinate with regional distributors and in-country agents to satisfy local labeling, language, and technical file requirements.
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Team Leadership and Development
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Regulatory Affairs Specialists, setting clear performance expectations, conducting regular 1:1s, and supporting professional growth.
- Assign and prioritize workloads across the team to align with submission timelines, regulatory milestones, and business objectives.
- Build team capability in technical writing, standards interpretation, and regulatory strategy through structured coaching and training.
- Partner with the Associate Director to identify staffing needs and contribute to workforce planning.
- Own budget planning and tracking for the Regulatory Affairs function, including headcount planning and vendor and consultant spends.
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Quality System and Compliance
- Author and maintain regulatory SOPs, work instructions, and Letter to File assessments within Verathon’s QMS.
- Ensure regulatory activities and are documented and traceable per QMS requirements, supporting both internal audits, and Notified Body or MDSAP surveillance audits.
- Identify and escalate regulatory risks, and change assessment triggers in a timely manner.
- Translate Regulatory Affairs functional plans into operational processes, contribute to annual regulatory strategy and planning, and advise senior leadership on regulatory risk affecting business objectives.
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
- 3 to 5+ years of direct people management experience and 8+ years of regulatory experience with a regulated quality environment.
- 8+ years of related experience within a regulated quality environment, including people management.
- Demonstrated experience preparing and managing traditional 510(k)s independently, including substantial equivalence argumentation, performance testing summaries, and FDA deficiency responses.
- Working knowledge of FDA 21 CFR Part 807, 820, 801, and applicable FDA guidance documents (De Novo, Special 510(k), Predetermined Change Control Plans).
- Experience with FDA eSTAR submission format.
- Preferred direct experience with EU MDR Technical File preparation, Notified Body interactions, and EUDAMED registration workflows.
- Preferred RAC certification.
- Frequent interaction with external stakeholders, including FDA reviewers, Notified Body auditors, and international distributors, is a core expectation of this role.
- Must be a critical thinker, detailed oriented with strong, structured, critical thinking skills, able to oversee multiple tasks for several projects or base business deliverables and effectively balance priorities.
- Must have desire to work in a highly collaborative, productive, and empowered team environment.
Up to 10% of international travel required to support Verathon facilities and partners globally.
Salary range - $116,581.00 - $163,567.00 (Compensation will vary based on skills, experience and location; it is not typical to be hired at or above the top of the salary range).
Full-time employees who are not on a commission plan are eligible for Verathon’s annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance.
Verathon provides a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, paid holidays, paid time off and a 401(k) matching plan. For more information, please visit our complete Benefits Summary at https://www.verathon.com/sites/default/files/2026-02/US_HQ_Employee_Benefits_Summary.pdf.
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Skills
- Project Management
- Leadership
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