Regulatory Affairs Specialist

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 11 Sep 2026   Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life Medtronic is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support the Wound Management Regulatory Affairs team. The selected candidate will provide regulatory support on a range of medical devices focusing on a diverse line of Sutures (absorbable/non-absorbable, coated/uncoated). Regulatory support will focus on sustaining globalization, international submissions, commercial support, manufacturing support, systems improvement, and other responsibilities aligned with global medical device regulations and the goals of the Wound Management business.                     Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned. Directs or performs coordination and preparation of document packages for regulatory submissions from all areas of company, internal audits and inspections. Leads or compiles all materials required in submissions, license renewal and annual registrations. Recommends changes for labeling, manufacturing, marketing, and clinical protocol for regulatory compliance. Monitors and improves tracking / control systems. Keeps abreast of regulatory procedures and changes. May direct interaction with regulatory agencies on defined matters. Recommends strategies for earliest possible approvals of clinical trials applications. To be considered for this role, you must have: Bachelor’s degree required Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with a minimum of 0 years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications include: Experience with U.S. FDA and international regulatory requirements for medical devices Familiarity with EU MDR, MDD, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, and related standards Experience supporting regulatory submissions, audits, or inspections Strong written and verbal communication skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities Experience collaborating in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment Familiarity with medical device product development or lifecycle management RAC certification or progress toward certification Experience working with Notified Bodies or global regulatory agencies. For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree that satisfies the requirements of 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.  The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role. U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide