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Regulatory Operations Compliance Project Manager - Medical Devices (On-Site)

4+ years
Not Disclosed
10 Nov. 12, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: $97,300.00 – $194,700.00 USD 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

Job Title:

Regulatory Operations Compliance Project Manager – Medical Devices (On-site)

Location:

  • Maple Grove, MN

  • St. Paul, MN
    (On-site position)

Category:

Regulatory Affairs


About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader helping people live more fully at all stages of life.
Its portfolio spans diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines, with over 114,000 colleagues serving in more than 160 countries.


Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do meaningful work, grow personally and professionally, and live a fulfilling life.

Benefits Include:

  • 🌍 Global career development opportunities

  • 💊 Free medical coverage (HIP PPO) for eligible employees

  • 💰 Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

  • 🎓 Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU degree pathway

  • 🏆 Recognized by Fortune as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies and a Great Place to Work

  • 👩‍🔬 Named among the Best Big Companies for diversity, women, scientists, and working mothers


About Abbott’s Medical Devices Division

Abbott’s medical device technologies provide faster, more effective, and minimally invasive solutions for major health challenges.
They support treatment for heart disease, diabetes, chronic pain, and movement disorders, improving the lives of hundreds of thousands of patients daily.


The Opportunity

Abbott is seeking a Regulatory Operations Compliance Project Manager to join its team on-site at either Maple Grove or St. Paul, Minnesota.

This role, under Global Regulatory Services, focuses on managing projects related to regulatory process harmonization across Abbott’s Medical Device Division.

As an individual contributor, the Project Manager will combine expertise in Regulatory, Quality, and Compliance to ensure implementation of global regulatory changes and procedural improvements, collaborating with:

  • International regulatory affiliates

  • Cross-Business Unit (BU) regulatory teams

  • Cross-functional departments

This position requires a strong regulatory mindset and the ability to lead complex, strategic discussions and initiatives across the organization.


Key Responsibilities

Regulatory Process & Compliance Management

  • Lead regulatory process and procedure updates across business units

  • Implement emerging regulatory requirements into internal documentation

  • Develop, author, and revise regulatory policies, SOPs, and guidance documents

  • Facilitate procedure implementation and compliance training

  • Drive change order activities and maintain documentation within the Quality System

Strategic & Technical Leadership

  • Provide strategic input and technical guidance on regulatory decisions

  • Evaluate and mitigate regulatory risks associated with policies or procedures

  • Lead and mentor regulatory professionals to strengthen compliance knowledge

  • Develop and deliver training materials and management presentations

Cross-Functional & IT Collaboration

  • Collaborate with Abbott IT on regulatory process workflows and system enhancements

  • Lead cross-functional team meetings; document and track action items

  • Author communications and reports for senior management


Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related scientific, technical, or regulatory field (or equivalent work experience)

  • Minimum 4 years experience in a regulated industry (e.g., medical devices, pharmaceuticals, nutritionals)

  • 2–5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, or related areas such as Quality Assurance, R&D, or Scientific Affairs

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Knowledge of domestic and international regulatory guidelines, policies, and procedures

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional groups and manage regulatory submissions


Preferred Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Regulatory Affairs functions and medical device submission processes

  • Proven success managing multiple projects and priorities

  • Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology, Medical Technology, Pharmacy, Pharmacology, Engineering, or related field

  • Master’s or Ph.D. in a technical discipline (preferred)

  • RAC certification (Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society) – preferred

  • 5+ years experience in a regulated industry

  • Experience with:

    • CAPA (Corrective and Preventive Action)

    • Windchill document management system

    • Procedural writing and regulatory change assessment

    • International product registration support

    • Advertising and promotional material review

    • Quality system maintenance and GDP (Good Documentation Practice)

  • Strong project management and stakeholder communication skills


Compensation

💰 Base Pay Range:
$97,300.00 – $194,700.00 USD
(May vary depending on location.)


Additional Information

Learn more about Abbott’s benefits and opportunities:
🔗 www.abbottbenefits.com
🔗 www.abbott.com
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🐦 Twitter: @AbbottNews

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.