Regulatory Affairs Specialist - Supporting China Product Registration

Company Description

It started with a simple idea: what if surgery could be less invasive and recovery less painful? Nearly 30 years later, that question still fuels everything we do at Intuitive. As a global leader in robotic-assisted surgery and minimally invasive care, our technologies—like the da Vinci surgical system and Ion—have transformed how care is delivered for millions of patients worldwide.

We’re a team of engineers, clinicians, and innovators united by one purpose: to make surgery smarter, safer, and more human. Every day, our work helps care teams perform with greater precision and patients recover faster, improving outcomes around the world.

The problems we solve demand creativity, rigor, and collaboration. The work is challenging, but deeply meaningful—because every improvement we make has the potential to change a life.

If you’re ready to contribute to something bigger than yourself and help transform the future of healthcare, you’ll find your purpose here.

Job Description

Primary Function of Position:

Partner with the in-country RA team as well as the Product Localization Engineering (PLE) and other cross-functional supporting teams, make sure the company's regulatory affairs activities are conducted accurately, ethically based upon the latest relevant regulations and standards, so that regulatory compliance against China requirement is ensured for all relevant aspects throughout the lifecycle of the products subject to China market. Additional responsibilities include maintaining regulatory filings and licenses. Provide support to cross-functional team, responsible for the assigned tasks pertaining to pre-market applications and/or post-market regulatory compliances.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Serve as the RA Project point of contact when supporting China product registrations and other regulatory filings (e.g., green channel, priority review, etc.).
• Offer regulatory guidance on China regulatory requirements for new product development and product change projects. Provide explanations to ISI supportive teams, in coordination with in-country RA, regarding China regulatory requirements to ensure submission deliverables are compliant.
• Prepare regulatory filing/submission documents and collaborate with the in-country regulatory team to submit them to regulatory authorities in China.
• Assist in activities related to Product Technical Requirement (PTR) draft and type testing when necessary.
• Maintain regulatory clearances and approvals, including necessary filings, archival, and communications.
• Conduct global regulatory assessment (GRA) for the China market in partnership with PLE and the in-country RA team. 
• Stay informed of regulatory affairs guidelines in China and provide input on updated regulations and standards as needed.
• Provide regulatory input for the development of the Regulatory Intelligence Management System (RIMS).
• Develop and maintain departmental procedures and database for regulatory affairs, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in clinical evaluation study as needed.
• Support the Approved Product List (APL) process.
• Support post-market regulatory compliance activities, including PSURs (Periodic Safety Update Reports).
• Coordinate recall or market withdrawal activities as necessary.
• Assist in product shipping block and release processes.
• Aid the local RA team with government queries and registration documentation requirements.
• Demonstrate flexibility as team priorities evolve and assist in updating project plans accordingly.
• Contribute to departmental goals and perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

Skills/Job Requirements:

• Education: Minimum B.S/B.E or higher in life science, biomedical engineering, or related field. Advanced degree preferred. Software knowledge is a plus.
• Minimum 6 years RA experience is required. Minimum 4 years of working experience supporting international submissions preferred; Previous China regulatory affairs experience is a major plus.
• Demonstrated understanding of NMPA medical device regulatory requirement China GB/YY standards, as well as fundamental US FDA requirements posed on medical device.
• Experience with new product development projects for complex products.
• Experience with RIMS (e.g., Veeva, Rimsys, etc.) is a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, proven ability to translate technical documentation into effective regulatory submissions.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work well with cross- functional teams.
• Solid project management skills, experience of working (as a leader or co-leader or project manager) cross-functionally/regionally to support strategy development, drive planning and execute to time sensitive goals; Cross-cultural (China) RA project related a plus.
• Keen on delivering quality results and introducing best practices.
• RAC (regulatory affairs certified) desirable.
• Ability to speak and write in Chinese is a plus.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project applications
• Knowledge of SAP, Agile or similar business systems desired.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19.  Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

U.S. Export Controls Disclaimer:  In accordance with the U.S. Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR §743.13(b)), some roles at Intuitive Surgical may be subject to U.S. export controls for prospective employees
who are nationals from countries currently on embargo or sanctions status.

Certain information you provide as part of the application will be used for purposes of determining whether Intuitive Surgical will need to (i) obtain an export license from the U.S. Government on your behalf (note: the government’s licensing process can take 3 to 6+ months) or (ii) implement a Technology Control Plan (“TCP”) (note: typically adds 2 weeks to the hiring process).  

For any Intuitive role subject to export controls, final offers are contingent upon obtaining an approved export license and/or an executed TCP prior to the prospective employee’s
start date, which may or may not be flexible, and within a timeframe that does not unreasonably impede the hiring need. If applicable, candidates will be notified and instructed on any requirements for these purposes. 

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

Preference will be given to qualified candidates who do not reside, or plan to reside, in Alabama, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Iowa, Louisiana, Maryland, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, or Tennessee.

This position may be filled at a different job level than listed here depending on
business need and/or on the selected candidate’s experience, knowledge and skills.
Compensation will be based primarily on the job level at which the role is filled and the
candidate’s qualifications, consistent with applicable law.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target compensation ranges are listed.