Principal Specialist, Regulatory Affairs

This is where  your work makes a difference. At Baxter, we believe every person—regardless of who they are or where they are from—deserves a chance to live a healthy life. It was our founding belief in 1931 and continues to be our guiding principle. We are redefining healthcare delivery to make a greater impact today, tomorrow, and beyond. Our Baxter colleagues are united by our Mission to Save and Sustain Lives. Together, our community is driven by a culture of courage, trust, and collaboration. Every individual is empowered to take ownership and make a meaningful impact. We strive for efficient and effective operations, and we hold each other accountable for delivering exceptional results. Here, you will find more than just a job—you will find purpose and pride.  Your role at Baxter As a   Principal Specialist, Global Regulatory Affairs, you will manage regulatory activities for an assigned portfolio of medical device products across the U.S., EU, and other global markets. You will develop regulatory strategies, assess product and process changes, and support submissions that maintain market access and compliance throughout the product lifecycle. This is where   you will apply your knowledge of global medical device regulations to guide product changes, support regulatory submissions, and help bring new and updated products to market. Working closely with Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Quality, Marketing, and Operations, you will provide regulatory input that supports sound business and compliance decisions. In this role, you will contribute to global regulatory planning and execution for Baxter products. Success will be measured through effective lifecycle management, timely regulatory submissions and approvals, and the ability to support product changes while meeting regulatory requirements.

Manage regulatory approvals, registrations, and change assessments to support the ongoing compliance and market availability of medical device products. Develop regulatory strategies and submission plans to support product changes, process changes, and new market introductions. Evaluate regulatory impact and determine submission requirements for the U.S., EU, and other international markets. Prepare and submit U.S. regulatory filings, including 510(k) submissions, pre-submissions, and responses to FDA requests. Maintain EU MDR regulatory documentation and support updates to technical documentation. Support interactions with Notified Bodies and regulatory authorities for assigned products. Review technical, scientific, and quality information to assess regulatory impact and support implementation of product lifecycle changes. Monitor changes in regulatory requirements and assess potential impact to products, processes, and regulatory strategies. Partner with cross-functional teams and international regulatory colleagues to support global submission planning, execution, and compliance activities.

Bachelor’s degree in scientific or engineering subject area. 5 years regulatory experience in the medical device industry. Experience with electromechanical medical devices is desirable. Experience with FDA change assessment guidance and EU MDR technical documentation expectations. Ability to document regulatory decisions and defend submission strategy. Successful preparation and submission of 510(k)s Familiarity with global registrations beyond the US and EU. Strong regulatory knowledge and ability to interpret scientific information to support regulatory submissions. Ability to influence cross-functional partners and drive regulatory alignment in a matrixed, global organization Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines in a multinational/multicultural team environment. Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills. Strong negotiation skills. Identify, prioritize and communicate regulatory risks and raise issues when appropriate. We understand compensation is an important