Regulatory Affairs Specialist (NMPA)

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

This position will 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 in accordance with company policies and in compliance with 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.

Essential Job Duties

• Act as the RA project lead when support China product registration applications. Such role covers the responsibilities of being both 'the RA Lead at ISI side' and 'the RA Project Manager', more specific speaking, responsible for the followings:
• Coordinate and assist in efforts of regulatory/clinical strategy development and timeline establishment.
• With the collaboration with JVRA, provide explanation to ISI supportive teams on China regulatory requirement to ensure the deliverables prepared for NMPA submission are compliant.
• Coordinate and prioritize tasks assigned with oversight.
• Support the activities pertaining to the Product Technical Requirement (PTR) draft and type testing, including test sample arrangement.
• Responsible for the writing, review of certain sections of the dossier.
• Coordinate and work with JVRA and ISI stakeholders on providing supportive information that are required for regulator communications (consultation, workshop, etc.).
• Create and maintain the registration tracker to ensure the deliverables required for submission or deficiency response are comprehensively captured covering all relevant aspects and updated timely when progress is made.
• Maintain the China Regulatory Project Executive Summary for responsible projects.
• As a member of the China/HK RAQA group, is required to demonstrate flexibility as priorities change.
• Support department goals and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review and approve GRAs
• Articulate local regulatory requirements to the organization as needed; Assist in developing or revising internal procedures to ensure continuous compliance with all China applicable regulatory requirements.
• Support (in back room) in internal and external audits related to China compliance.
• Provide support in China localization projects when needed (manufacturing transfer, etc.)
• Work with post-market team in support of the China Periodic Safety Update Reports (PSUR) generation.
• Provide working-level guidance to contractor for completing the task assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills and Experience

• Hybrid onsite weekly in Sunnyvale, CA
• Mandarin Chinese speaking is required for this position
• Minimum 3 years RA experience is required.
• Minimum 1 year 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.
• Strong 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 execution of ambitious goals.
• Keen on delivering quality results and introducing best practices.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project applications

Required Education and Training

• Education: B.S./B.E. or higher in life science, biomedical engineering or related filed.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• SaMD and SiMD knowledge a plus.
• Experience with RIMS (e.g., Veeva, Rimsys, etc.) is a plus.
• RAC (regulatory affairs certified) desirable.
• Knowledge of SAP, Agile or similar business systems is 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.