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Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Operations

Sonova USA, Inc.
paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, California, Valencia
Dec 17, 2024
Who we are

You enjoy creating and innovating. You never stop striving for better. You take responsibility and you get results. You love being part of a team. Above all, you want your work to matter: Welcome to our world! At Sonova we create sense by bringing sound to life. Our innovative hearing care solutions help millions of people enjoy life's unforgettable moments.

We offer exceptional career opportunities through market-leading brands from consumer to medical, products and services that keep pushing hearing care forward, and a culture where you can quickly belong and perform at your best.

If you want the freedom to explore, opportunities to grow, and make positive change on people lives through your work, this is the place for you.

Join Sonova. Create sense.



Valencia (CA), United States



Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Operations
156197

Who we are

In a life without sound, our work provides meaning. As a leading provider of innovative hearing care solutions, we are not just a company that makes products: we are a team on a mission to help people enjoy the delight of hearing. To enable a life without limitations, through our core business brands - Advanced Bionics, Audiological Care, Phonak, Sennheiser (under license) and Unitron - we develop, manufacture and distribute solutions that push the limits of technology and redefine the future of our industry.

Specialist, Regulatory Affairs Operations (Hybrid OR Remote)

The Regulatory Affairs Professional provides support to the team and gathers information required for monitoring regulatory requirements.

Support Regulatory Affairs operations activities for Class III active implantable medical devices. Participate in activities to ensure compliance with global regulatory requirements and standards throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities:



  • Maintain an awareness of new and developing legislations, regulatory policy, regulatory guidance and international standards relating to Advanced Bionics.
  • Monitor and communicate impact of relevant regulations, guidance documents, and international standards.
  • Support business efforts to comply with new and existing regulations and international standards.
  • Evaluate technical and scientific information, identify deficiencies, implement and execute strategies to remediate risks.
  • Maintain and update assigned standard operating procedures, policies and work instructions.
  • Support training, troubleshooting, and problem resolution for Regulatory Affairs systems and procedures.
  • Foster relationships across business units and functional groups to share best practices.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in projects as a subject matter expert.
  • Lead and support special projects including, but not limited to, data analysis and system implementations.


Additional Key Responsibilities:



  • Support UDI, Regulatory Agency Audits, and Field Action activities, as required.
  • Other duties as assigned.



Travelling Requirement: Up to 20%

More about you:

Education



  • Bachelor's Degree in in scientific discipline / engineering or equivalent.


Nice to Have



  • Advanced Degree in scientific discipline / engineering / Management.



Work Experience



  • Minimum of 4 years' experience in regulatory affairs, quality assurance, compliance, or project management for Class III active implantable medical devices.


Nice to Have



  • 6+ years' experience in global regulatory affairs or compliance for Class III active implantable medical devices.



Personal Competencies



  • Motivated self-starter with the ability to perform independently or in teams in a fast-paced environment in response to business-critical assignments.


Nice to Have



  • High learning aptitude and adaptability with systems and regulatory landscape.



Social Competencies



  • Team player who seeks to help and learn from colleagues.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.



Professional Competencies



  • Good working knowledge of Global requirements, regulations and standards for Class III active implantable medical devices.
  • Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization and partner effectively with remote stakeholders and peers
  • Excellent writing, proof reading and data management skills.
  • Excellent time management and problem-solving skills.


Nice to Have



  • Experience using Continuous Improvement methodologies, for example Six Sigma and statistical tools for data analysis



Language(s)/ Level



  • English/ Proficient


Nice to Have



  • Proficient in 2nd language



IT Skills



  • Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
  • Working knowledge of cloud based systems.
  • Ability to quickly learn new computer technology software packages with minimal training


Nice to Have



  • Oracle, SAP and Salesforce experience.
  • Adobe InDesign experience.



A minimum of 200Mb/sec download and 10Mb/sec upload speed internet connectivity is required to support any remote/hybrid employee functionality at Sonova

Don't meet all the criteria? If you're willing to go allin and learn we'd love to hear from you!

What we offer:



  • Medical, dental and vision coverage*
  • Health Savings, Health Reimbursement, Flexible Spending/Dependent Care Accounts
  • TeleHealth options
  • 401k plan with company match*
  • Company paid life/ad&d insurance

    • Additional supplemental life/ad&d coverage available


  • Company paid Short/Long-Term Disability coverage (STD/LTD)

    • STD LTD Buy-ups available


  • Accident/Hospital Indemnity coverage
  • Legal/ID Theft Assistance
  • PTO (or sick and vacation time), floating Diversity Day, & paid holidays*
  • Paid parental bonding leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (24/7 mental health support hotline, 5 company paid counseling sessions and more)
  • Robust Internal Career Growth opportunities
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Hearing aid discount for employees and family
  • Internal social recognition platform
  • D&I focused: D&I council and employee resource groups


*Plan rules/offerings dependent upon group Company/location.

This role's pay range is between: $64,000/yr - $96,000/yr (based on location). This role is also bonus eligible.

How we work:

At Sonova, we prioritize the well-being of our employees and foster an inclusive environment that promotes engagement and collaboration. Our team-customized hybrid work model empowers teams to balance individual needs with business goals, offering flexibility and individualized time management. We recognize the importance of life outside of work and strive to create a supportive and motivating workplace where innovation thrives.




Sonova is an equal opportunity employer

We team up. We grow talent. We collaborate with people of diverse backgrounds to win with the best team in the market place. We guarantee every person equal treatment in regard to employment and opportunity for employment, regardless of a candidate's ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation or marital status, gender, genetic identity, age, disability or any other legally protected status.



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