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Regulatory Affairs Manager

Artera

Artera

Legal
Remote · United States
Posted on Wednesday, November 15, 2023
About Us: Artera is an AI startup that develops medical artificial intelligence tests to personalize therapy for cancer patients. Artera is on a mission to personalize medical decisions for patients and physicians on a global scale.
As we continue to expand our product portfolio, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced Regulatory Affairs Manager to ensure our compliance with global regulatory standards and streamline the approval process for our products. The Regulatory Affairs Manager will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating regulatory activities to support Artera’s product development.
The Regulatory Affairs Manager will play a crucial role in guiding our products through the complex regulatory landscape and will be instrumental in securing regulatory clearances and maintaining compliance with relevant authorities. This role requires a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of regulatory requirements, excellent leadership skills, and the ability to collaborate cross-functionally to drive successful regulatory strategies. This position will make a significant impact on the culture, communication, and dynamics of a growing commercial organization.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Develop and execute regulatory strategies to obtain and maintain regulatory approvals for Artera’s products
  • Apply strategic knowledge to product development across all stages of the product’s lifecycle, including validation strategy and post-market surveillance
  • Manage regulatory timelines, priorities and resources to ensure timely product launches and updates
  • Lead communications and serve as main contact with regulatory bodies, regulatory consultants, device sponsors and responsible authorities, including maintenance of medical device manufacturer registrations
  • Develop, review, and submit high-quality and timely regulatory agency submission materials, including annual reports, clinical study reports, protocols
  • Stay updated on evolving regulations, guidelines, and industry best practices to ensure compliance and adjust strategies
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state regulations across areas of product development
  • Proactively identify and address regulatory compliance issues
  • Support regulatory compliance audits and inspections, handle reportable events, and implement corrective and preventive actions as necessary
  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including AI, clinical development, engineering, and legal, to ensure alignment on regulatory requirements and product development processes
  • Provide regular updates / business reviews to the Leadership Team

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering discipline; advanced degree preferred.
  • Minimum of 7 years of experience in regulatory affairs within the medical device industry, with a focus on software as a medical device. Experience with AI strongly preferred.
  • Previous Startup Experience (Strongly Preferred)
  • Proven track record of successful regulatory approvals for medical software products.
  • Strong knowledge of global medical device regulations, standards, and guidelines, such as 21 CFR 820, EU MDR, and ISO 13485.
  • Experience in leading and managing regulatory submissions, audits, and inspections, as well as experience interfacing with global regulatory agencies.
  • Understands and complies with ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements applicable to medical device industry.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey complex regulatory concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Effective leadership, management, and teamwork skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills; proactive cross-functional communicator
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and direction
  • Ability to effectively manage and prioritize multiple tasks and projects
  • Flexibility and adaptability to work in a dynamic and rapidly changing start-up environment
  • Strong desire and vision to build a new organization with a clear vision
  • Expected Travel: <5% domestic
Equal Employee Opportunity: At Artera, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds to develop new and innovative solutions for patients and physicians. As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.