Manager, Regulatory Submissions

Tempus AI · Vertical AI · Chicago, IL

This role focuses on developing and leading global regulatory strategies for AI-powered medical devices, ensuring compliance with FDA and other global regulatory authorities. It involves working with scientists, engineers, and clinicians to support the advancement of personalized medicine through regulated products.

What you'd actually do

  1. Developing and leading global regulatory strategies to support business objectives
  2. Leading and assisting with submissions and correspondence with global regulatory authorities, including 510(k), PMA, De Novo authorizations, IDE, MDR CE marking, UKCA marking, etc.
  3. Establishing processes for efficiently addressing the requirements of multiple regulatory frameworks at scale
  4. Developing and executing premarket and postmarket regulatory project plans and strategies, including assessments of change controls
  5. Working closely with cross-departmental subject matter experts to guide the creation of documentation needed for regulatory applications and internal records

Skills

Required

  • Regulatory Affairs experience related to medical devices
  • Experience with complex medical devices (Genomics, NGS, Software and AI-based devices, Clinical decision support software, Oncology)
  • Experience with Premarket Approval (PMA) applications, de novo Requests for Reclassification, 510(k)s, Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) requirements
  • Experience with Ex-US, CE Marking, UKCA registration, performance studies as required under IVDR and MDR
  • Experience with Software validation and risk management
  • Experience with Cybersecurity in medical devices
  • Experience with Machine learning validation requirements
  • Experience with Lifecycle management of medical devices/IVDs
  • Experience with Changes to medical devices or IVDs, including those that trigger reporting or regulatory submissions
  • Knowledge of relevant sections of 21 CFR 820/ISO 13485, 21 CFR 812, CAP/CLIA
  • Scientific background (PhD preferred)
  • Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Guiding cross-functional teams of subject matter experts
  • Working in a startup-like environment
  • Interacting with regulators
  • Ability to work well with quality, clinical, medical, bioinformatics, and laboratory teams
  • Responsive to feedback, willing to change direction, and able to identify creative solutions
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong project management skills
  • Ability to execute on project plans in a fast-paced environment
  • Knowledge of engineering concepts and biology with ability to evaluate device performance data and develop testing plans

Nice to have

  • PhD preferred

What the JD emphasized

  • Oncology IVD, IUO, and CDx experience required
  • Machine learning validation requirements