We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 25 Jul 2026
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We are looking for a passionate Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist who has experience developing global regulatory strategies in partnership with our business unit project teams and geography regulatory partners for our innovative high-risk medical device portfolio.
At Medtronic, we bring bold ideas forward with speed and decisiveness to put patients first in everything we do. We’re working onsite 4 days a week at our Minnesota Rice Creek East facility to drive performance, foster an environment of belonging, and collaborate to inspire as we engineer the extraordinary.
Role Overview
The Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist develops global regulatory strategies and leads worldwide submissions for high-risk medical devices. They will manage strategy meetings, submissions, and deficiency responses to ensure approval for new product entry and device changes. They will also ensure global compliance, participate in audits, and provide support to project teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Global Regulatory Strategy & Submissions: Partner with business unit and geography regulatory teams to develop and execute global submission strategies, deficiency responses, and product registration plans for new and modified products.
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- Product Lifecycle Management: Provide regulatory assessments and approvals for engineering change orders, labeling changes, and product releases to ensure continuous compliance across global markets.
- Agency Interaction & Compliance: Act as a key liaison to international regulatory agencies at the reviewer level; support manufacturing site registrations, audits, post-market vigilance, and product recalls.
- Cross-Functional Technical Support: Collaborate with R&D, engineering, and supply chain teams to identify, address, and resolve potential regulatory obstacles and compliance blocks throughout the product lifecycle.
- Regulatory Intelligence & Mentorship: Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global regulations and industry standards to inform company strategy; provide guidance and training to junior team members.
- Strategic Focus: Lead the strategic direction and planning for global regulatory projects, ensuring timely market approvals and compliance with applicable regulations
Must Have: Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline or equivalent
- Minimum 4 years of regulatory affairs experience in the medical device industry, or an advanced degree with 2 years of experience.
Nice To Have
5-8 years of medical device industry experience in regulatory affairs.
Advanced degree in a scientific, engineering, or health discipline.
In-depth experience with global regulatory requirements, including MDR, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, MDSAP, and quality standards
History of successful international device submissions, including LATAM, APAC, and CEEMEA regions
Experience with Class III medical devices (PMA)
For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required.
Physical Job Requirements
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.
The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.
U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship
At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.
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Benefits & Compensation
Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.
Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$92,000.00 - $138,000.00
This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).
The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Heal
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