Lead/Principal/Senior Regulatory Affairs Strategist – Health & Life Sciences Legal – Health & Life Sciences Legal and Compliance Group
Location: Remote/telecommuting from with the US (with ability to work east coast hours)
About the Role:
At a time when global technological developments and healthcare regulations are occurring and changing at an unprecedented rate, the success of large, complex global health companies requires regulatory leaders who are deeply steeped in the public and private levers that impact this industry. To remain competitive in this rapidly changing landscape, organizations require regulatory affairs professionals who can navigate complex and fast-changing laws, regulations, and public policies across the globe. In this context, we are looking for regulatory affairs experts in the med-tech space to play a key role in driving Oracle's success and competitiveness in the healthcare and life sciences sector.
As a Principal/Lead/Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will work in collaboration with product engineering and development teams and subject matter experts on the total product lifecycle of AI-enabled, Cloud-native software applications used in clinical operation, clinical information systems, and clinical decision support (medical device and non-medical Device). You will help prepare the required documentation to register products in global markets where the products are sold. You will establish strong partnerships with the business to identify and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle from development to product launch to post-market activities of software products in scope. You will work on defining the regulatory strategies for products in development, premarket submissions, post-market reporting, responses to regulatory inquiries, and post-market compliance (e.g. advertising / promotion, etc.), as applicable.
You will work primarily with the Oracle Health & Life Sciences business units but will also interact with all Oracle business units selling products to the health and life sciences industries. This role requires an individual who can keep up with the fast-paced environment of software development and an evolving regulatory landscape. For this role we are seeking a regulatory strategist who is collaborative, a creative problem solver, and dedicated to excellence in their work.
Position is opened at the principal level, for 10+ years of experience. One level lower (senior) and one level higher (lead) will also be considered.
About the Business:
Oracle's Healthcare and Life Sciences business is a global leader in industry-specific software and solutions to healthcare providers, payers, pharmaceutical companies, medical device companies, and clinical research organizations. We offer a range of products and services, including AI/ML solutions, cloud-based healthcare platforms, data analytics, electronic health records (EHR), and patient engagement systems. The business aims to help organizations improve patient outcomes, lower costs, and accelerate innovation. By leveraging Oracle's technology and expertise, healthcare and life science organizations can streamline their operations, gain insights from data, and make more informed decisions. Oracle also enables secure and compliant handling of sensitive healthcare data, helping organizations meet regulatory requirements and protect patient privacy. With a focus on digital transformation, Oracle's Healthcare and Life Sciences business empowers the industry to embrace modern technologies and improve overall healthcare delivery.
Note: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Preferred Qualifications:
- BA/BS or advanced degree preferred.
- Experience with SaMD in areas such as Regulatory Affairs, Quality Compliance, Product Development, etc. in medical device industry or equivalent. Experience authoring submissions (510k, EU Tech Files, etc.) required. Experience with sustaining and new product development is ideal.
- Experience interacting with notified bodies and/or regulators preferred.
- RAC, CQE, CPPS, CQA desired.
- Experience in working within a quality management system, preferably with ISO 13485, ISO 14971, 60601, 21 CFR parts 1000/1001, or Quality System Regulations.
- Understands continual improvement and risk management. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to adjust and adapt to changing priorities in a dynamic environment.
- Ability to perform in a fast-paced and continually evolving business environment.
What You’ll Do:
- Work closely with Oracle’s product engineering teams to assess product functionality and develop regulatory strategy.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with other teams to create and manage pre-market submissions (including 510(k), CE Marking under EU MDR, Technical Files, applications to Health Canada, and other global submissions) across global market ensuring compliance with regulatory authorities.
- Maintain documentation and post market surveillance report on an ongoing basis to maintain market authorization.
- Support internal and external audits to identify, evaluate, disclose, and appropriately remedy risks and deficiencies.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for internal clients with interpretation of applicable standards and regulations, and use of the quality management system.
- Manage and compliance related projects for Health-related products.
- Review and recommend changes to labeling, marketing communications, clinical protocols, design processes, and manufacturing procedures to maintain regulatory and quality compliance.
- Maintain compliance with changing regulatory requirements across global markets that impact to our businesses, regulatory affairs function, and quality/compliance programs.
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Disclaimer:
Certain U.S. based or U.S. customer or client-facing roles may be required to comply with applicable requirements, such as immunization/occupational health mandates, and/or drug testing requirements.
Range and benefit information provided in this posting are specific to the stated locations only
US: Hiring Range in USD from: $87,000 to $178,100 per annum. May be eligible for bonus and equity.
Oracle maintains broad salary ranges for its roles in order to account for variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions and locations, as well as reflect Oracle's differing products, industries and lines of business. Candidates are typically placed into the range based on the preceding factors as well as internal peer equity.
Oracle US offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes the following:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including expert medical opinion
- Short term disability and long term disability
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Supplemental life insurance (Employee/Spouse/Child)
- Health care and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Pre-tax commuter and parking benefits
- 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan with company match
- Paid time off: Flexible Vacation is provided to all eligible employees assigned to a salaried (non-overtime eligible) position. Accrued Vacation is provided to all other employees eligible for vacation benefits. For employees working at least 35 hours per week, the vacation accrual rate is 13 days annually for the first three years of employment and 18 days annually for subsequent years of employment. Vacation accrual is prorated for employees working between 20 and 34 hours per week. Employees working fewer than 20 hours per week are not eligible for vacation.
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid sick leave: 72 hours of paid sick leave upon date of hire. Refreshes each calendar year. Unused balance will carry over each year up to a maximum cap of 112 hours.
- Paid parental leave
- Adoption assistance
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Financial planning and group legal
- Voluntary benefits including auto, homeowner and pet insurance
The role will generally accept applications for at least three calendar days from the posting date or as long as the job remains posted.
Career Level - IC4