Manager, Regulatory Affairs

Company Overview

Join us for an enriching journey with Outset, a trailblazing medical device company that is revolutionizing the field of dialysis. Our focus is to create one high performing team, obsessed with progress, in an atmosphere that is brimming with transformative opportunities. The heart of our mission is pioneering a groundbreaking technology that redefines the landscape of dialysis, streamlining complexity and cost, because patients deserve “better” now, not some day.  

At Outset we’re revolutionizing an industry and changing lives. We’re impacting what the future of dialysis looks like by creating a first-of-its-kind technology in order to reduce the cost and complexity of dialysis. FDA cleared for use across care settings, from the hospital to the clinic to the home, the Tablo® Hemodialysis System harnesses modern technology for a new holistic approach to dialysis care. We’re giving providers time back to focus on patient care. And we’re giving patients the power to take control of their life and get back to enjoying the things they love.

Position Overview:

The Regulatory Affairs Manager will plan, track, and manage complex regulatory projects.  The role will be directly responsible for crafting thorough regulatory strategies and compose comprehensive regulatory submissions, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations and standards.  The role is expected to collaborate and build relationships with cross-functional teams, regulatory agencies, and external partners to drive successful project outcomes.  Additionally, the role will directly or indirectly lead cross-functional teams in the execution of end-to-end programs and project plans, including but not limited to assessing regulatory deliverable requirements, communicating effectively across the organization and advising teams on pathways to successful regulatory compliance.  The RA manager will also be responsible for independently providing strategic regulatory guidance and input on commercial (Ad/promo) and corporate communications, and play a critical role in ensuring that these activities uphold fair balance and are compliant with regulations and Outset’s policies and procedures.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and submit regulatory submissions to FDA with minimal supervision.
• Develop and implement regulatory strategies to ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
• Stay current with industry regulations and proactively communicate changes to relevant stakeholders.
• Conduct regulatory assessments and provide guidance on potential impact to projects.
• Lead and coordinate regulatory affairs projects from initiation to completion. Develop project plans, timelines, and milestones, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Reviews and approves promotional material.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve project objectives on time and within budget.
• Act as a liaison between internal teams and regulatory agencies to facilitate communication and information exchange.
• Participate and collaborate with external partners and trade agencies as required to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Create and maintain SOPs related to regulatory affairs.
• Conduct internal audits to ensure ongoing compliance with regulatory standards.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate regulatory compliance challenges.
• Provide guidance on risk assessment and management related to regulatory affairs.
• Communicate expeditiously and effectively on regulatory topics with senior leadership and drive closure to regulatory issues with a problem-solving mindset.
• Support additional activities, as assigned.

Required Qualifications: 

• Education requirements, including area of focus.
  • Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences, Engineering or equivalent.
• Work Experience
  • Minimum 10 years’ experience in in Regulatory Affairs within the Medical Device industry
  • Direct experience in authoring regulatory submissions end-to-end.
  • Proven track record in leading successful US FDA submissions, including pre-submissions, 510(k)s, IDEs, De Novo 510(k)s and other global product registrations as the primary point of contact.
  • Prior experience in reviewing and approving ad/promo material in compliance with FDA regulations.
• Skills or knowledge:
  • In-depth knowledge of relevant regulations and standards.
  • Proven experience in regulatory affairs, with a focus on project management.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Can operate independently and have excellent problem-solving skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• 10+ years of regulatory affairs experience in the medical device industry, with a track record of successful submissions.
• Well versed with software development standards such as IEC 62304 and FDA regulations around SAMD, SiMD and content pertaining to Cybersecurity, software, electrical, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
• Prior experience in Renal Therapies or hemodialysis industry is a plus.
• Certification in Regulatory Affairs (RAC) is a plus.
• Experience in software (SaMD) is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work on-site at San Jose HQ a minimum of 3 days per week.
• Flexibility to travel 10% of the time.

Company Culture

At Outset, we believe every person matters. Every Outsetter, every patient, every caregiver. Because we are here to create a revolution, and we believe in doing that by innovating everywhere with intelligent speed. Our team expects nothing less than our best display of strengths and skills, and we find joy in working together for a common goal. At Outset, we believe that curiosity, ingenuity and conviction in the power of technology will transform the lives of dialysis patients and providers. 

And this doesn’t happen by accident. It starts with our live onboarding program, Bold Beginnings, which serves as an incubator for cross-functional team-building, an immersion in Outset’s history, jam-packed interactive sessions with executive leadership and a crash-course in the mission and purpose of what we do. It continues with our one-of-a-kind management program designed to build the best managers in the industry. In SPARK!, people managers across functions come together to master three pivotal conversations: 1) the priority conversation, 2) the performance conversation, and 3) the growth conversation. They do this in an environment that challenges, supports, and broadens mindsets. 

We are fueled by the opportunity to give people their lives back. And we believe that it begins with YOU, our future Outsetter. At Outset, we’ve designed a professional world that our employees are honored and impassioned to belong to, one that offers challenge, the ability to collaborate with great people, and opportunities to build skill and expertise in a fulfilling career. 

An opportunity at Outset Medical won’t just be about finding a job. Our culture revolves around the principles of moving farther, faster, together, so working here feels like a masterclass in peak performance, for individuals and teams. 

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT 

Outset Medical is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, age, or any other protected status set forth in federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization.