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Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist - International

3+ years
$86,700.00 – $173,300.00
10 Nov. 12, 2025
Job Description
Job Type: Full Time Education: B.Sc/M.Sc/M.Pharma/B.Pharma/Life Sciences 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:

Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist – International (China)

Location:

United States – California – Sylmar

Category:

Regulatory Affairs


About Abbott

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life.
Our portfolio includes life-changing technologies across diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals, and branded generic medicines.
We have 114,000 colleagues serving people in more than 160 countries.


Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can:

  • Do work that truly matters, grow, and care for yourself and your family

  • Be your authentic self and live a full, balanced life

Benefits Include:

  • Career development with an international organization offering global growth opportunities

  • Free medical coverage (HIP PPO) for employees in the next calendar year

  • Excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution

  • Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU bachelor’s degree path

  • Recognized globally as:

    • A Great Place to Work

    • One of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies

    • Among the Best Big Companies to work for

    • A Top Workplace for diversity, women, and scientists


About the Division

Abbott’s Medical Device Businesses provide advanced technologies that are:

  • Faster, more effective, and minimally invasive

  • Supporting treatment for heart disease, chronic pain, diabetes, and movement disorders

  • Helping 10,000+ people daily live healthier lives


The Opportunity

Abbott’s Sylmar, CA location has an opening for a Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist – China (Cardiac Rhythm Management).

Role Overview:
Responsible for overseeing regulatory submissions and approvals through China’s National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) for Abbott’s cardiac rhythm management devices.
Acts as the regulatory liaison between Abbott’s US and China teams, ensuring compliance and smooth communication throughout the product lifecycle.


Key Responsibilities

  • Direct the development of product registration submissions, supplements, and amendments.

  • Interact directly with regulatory agencies to expedite approvals.

  • Serve as the regulatory representative throughout the product lifecycle.

  • Contribute to and improve product development plans, regulatory strategy, and risk management processes.

  • Ensure timely approval of new medical devices and maintenance of marketed product approvals.

  • Advise marketing and development teams on:

    • Manufacturing changes

    • Line extensions

    • Labeling and advertising compliance

    • Applicable regulations and interpretations

  • Serve as a core team member for product development and cross-functional collaboration.


Required Qualifications

  • Associate’s Degree (or equivalent)

  • Minimum 7 years of experience in a related field


Preferred Qualifications

  • Fluent in Mandarin (Chinese)

  • Bachelor’s Degree (preferred) in science, engineering, or a related discipline

  • Previous regulatory compliance, R&D, or quality experience in the medical device industry

  • Solid understanding of:

    • Product development process

    • Quality management systems (QMS)

    • Biocompatibility, software, and cybersecurity regulations

  • 3+ years of regulatory submissions experience (with 4+ years direct experience preferred)

  • Experience submitting to NMPA (China) is a strong plus

  • Proficiency in EDMS, publishing/registration systems, and Adobe Acrobat (or similar tools)

  • Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical writing skills

  • Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly


Compensation

Base Pay Range:
💰 $86,700.00 – $173,300.00 USD
(Pay range may vary based on location.)