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Regulatory Affairs Manager – Vascular (On-Site

4+ years
$112,000 – $224,000 per year
10 July 29, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc./M.Sc/B.Pharm/M.Pharm/Life Science Skills: Causality Assessment, Clinical SAS Programming, Communication Skills, CPC Certified, GCP guidelines, ICD-10 CM Codes, CPT-Codes, HCPCS Codes, ICD-10 CM, CPT, HCPCS Coding, ICH guidelines, ICSR Case Processing, Interpersonal Skill, Labelling Assessment, MedDRA Coding, Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Terminology, Narrative Writing, Research & Development, Technical Skill, Triage of ICSRs, WHO DD Coding

 

Regulatory Affairs Manager – Abbott Vascular (On-site)

Location: Santa Clara, California
Company: Abbott
Work Mode: On-site
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: $112,000 – $224,000 (location-dependent)


Job Summary

Abbott is hiring a Regulatory Affairs Manager in its Vascular division at Santa Clara, CA. This pivotal role supports global and U.S. regulatory submissions for innovative Class III medical devices and combination products. You will lead submission strategies, interface with regulatory agencies, manage complex post-market requirements, and mentor junior staff—all within a fast-paced and compliant environment. Ideal for professionals experienced in PMA/IDE submissions, clinical strategy, and global regulatory frameworks.


Key Responsibilities

  • Provide regulatory input throughout the product lifecycle

  • Prepare and manage FDA and international submissions including PMA, IDE, and combination product filings

  • Support pre- and post-approval clinical strategies

  • Analyze and interpret regulatory guidelines and implement compliance measures

  • Identify and resolve potential regulatory roadblocks early

  • Negotiate with regulatory authorities to expedite approvals

  • Oversee post-marketing surveillance and regulatory compliance activities

  • Lead cross-functional collaboration on product and clinical development strategies

  • Mentor junior staff and lead cross-divisional project teams when necessary


Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in science, engineering, pharmacy, or a related field

  • Minimum 4 years’ experience in regulated industries (2–5 in regulatory preferred)

  • Solid understanding of FDA, EU, and international regulations

  • Strong communication and negotiation skills

  • Ability to manage regulatory strategy, submission planning, and documentation review

  • Prior experience with complex product changes, post-market approvals, and clinical studies

  • Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and regulatory timelines

  • Proficiency in interpreting and applying global regulatory requirements


Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in a technical field

  • RAC certification (Regulatory Affairs Certification)

  • Experience with combination products and Class III medical devices

  • Familiarity with IDE trial strategy and post-market clinical activities

  • PMA and international submission experience strongly preferred


Perks & Benefits

  • Competitive base pay: $112,000 – $224,000

  • High-contribution retirement savings plan

  • Free HIP PPO medical plan (upon eligibility)

  • Tuition reimbursement and Freedom 2 Save student loan program

  • FreeU education program for bachelor’s degree completion

  • Global career advancement opportunities

  • Recognized as a Top Employer by Fortune and other global platforms


Company Description

Abbott is a world-renowned healthcare leader, delivering life-changing innovations across diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generics. With operations in 160+ countries and over 114,000 employees, Abbott is a pioneer in improving lives through technology-driven healthcare.


Work Mode

On-site – Santa Clara, California


Call to Action

Advance your regulatory career with a global healthcare leader. If you're ready to lead complex global submissions and shape medical device innovation, apply now to join Abbott's high-impact regulatory team.