Principal Specialist, Regulatory Affairs

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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.

What you'll be doing

• 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.

What you'll bring

• 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.

$5,000 sign‑on bonus offered for this role.

The $5,000 sign‑on bonus will be paid to external applicants successfully hired after completion of your first 30 days at Baxter.

We understand compensation is an important factor as you consider the next step in your career. At Baxter, we are committed to equitable pay for all employees, and we strive to be more transparent with our pay practices. The estimated base salary for this position is $104,000 - $143,000 annually. The estimated range is meant to reflect an anticipated salary range for the position. We may pay more or less than of the anticipated range based upon market data and other factors, all of which are subject to change. Individual pay is based on upon location, skills and expertise, experience, and other relevant factors. This position may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.  For questions about this, our pay philosophy, and available benefits, please speak to the recruiter if you decide to apply and are selected for an interview.  

Baxter is committed to supporting the needs for flexibility in the workplace. We do so through our flexible workplace policy which includes a required minimum number of days a week onsite. This policy provides the benefits of connecting and collaborating in-person in support of our Mission. The flexible workplace policy is subject to local laws and legal requirements. At its discretion, Baxter may decide to adjust, suspend, or discontinue as business needs change.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

US Benefits at Baxter (except for Puerto Rico)

This is where your well-being matters. Baxter offers comprehensive compensation and benefits packages for eligible roles. Our health and well-being benefits include medical and dental coverage that start on day one, as well as insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance. Financial and retirement benefits include the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount, and the 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching. We also offer Flexible Spending Accounts, educational assistance programs, and time-off benefits such as paid holidays, paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service, family and medical leaves of absence, and paid parental leave. Additional benefits include commuting benefits, the Employee Discount Program, the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and childcare benefits. Join us and enjoy the competitive compensation and benefits we offer to our employees. For additional information regarding Baxter US Benefits, please speak with your recruiter or visit our Benefits site: Benefits | Baxter

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