Job objective:
GRA (Global Regulatory Affairs) MD (Medical Devices) Junior Manager supports Global Regulatory Affairs - B. Braun Surgical, with medical devices’ registrations and corresponding life cycle activities.
Tasks and Responsibilities:
- Acts as the GRA contact person for assigned country-specific regulatory requirements.
- Manages and prepares the documentation required to obtain and maintain ORS product registrations internationally (RoW), including both existing and newly developed medical devices.
- Formulates responses to regulatory authority deficiency letters and to requests from local collaborators (LRA – Local Regulatory Affairs) in the context of product changes or registrations.
- Ensures correct application of product labeling requirements and collaborates with Global Regulatory Affairs for label updates when required.
- Provides internal and external advice on registration procedures, regulatory requirements, and potential impacts on product design.
- Maintains effective communication with colleagues from GRA, related departments, local representatives (LRA), and relevant stakeholders.
- Interpretation of specific countries’ regulations applicable to specific medical devices.
- Performs gap analyses of assigned regulations and standards, ensuring timely identification of necessary actions.
- Plans and prepares the implementation of assigned product changes generated through the Change Control System, in collaboration with Global Regulatory Affairs and related departments.
- Gathers information on the impact of product changes according to the registration status in the countries under his/her responsibility.
- Assesses the global impact of product changes in collaboration with local Regulatory Affairs teams, considering documentation available in the RMF in B.Docs.
- Prepares and submits the required documentation for change notifications to LRAs or competent authorities (if applicable).
- Monitors the progress and outcomes of global notifications and registrations, ensuring updates are reflected in internal databases.
- Manages all activities derived from the Change Control process.
- Works closely with the Person Responsible for Regulatory Compliance (PRRC) in preparing notifications and communications to health authorities, and in markets notification processes, where applicable.
- Participates in GRA projects focused on process improvement within the department.
- Contributes to lessons-learned activities and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Documents projects, tasks, progress, and deadlines in accordance with internal procedures.
- Manages delegated specific RA tasks and projects assigned.
- Shares the expertise and provides job shadowing to the new colleagues and supports colleagues taking on new responsibilities.
- Ensures compliance with the company’s “Code of Conduct”.
Professional competencies / Ideal candidate:
- Master’s/ bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Biology or Chemistry preferred.
- At least 2 years of Experience in Regulatory Affairs within the Medical Devices industry, working in cross-functional teams.
- Knowledge of Medical Devices European regulation, in particular EU MDR (2017/745)
- Knowledge of country specific regulations for medical devices will be valued positively.
- English - advanced, written and spoken;
- Proficient in MS Office applications, Outlook, Adobe Professional / Nuance;
- SAP – advantage.
- Good documentation practice for easy access and future reference.
Personal Competencies
- High capacity of solving problems to achieve positive results;
- High organizational skills: ability of multitasking, task prioritization, transparency, attention to detail;
- High level of personal responsibility and commitment, capable of fast learning and adopting new systems;
- Ability to work in cross functional teams, excellent communication, flexibility and resilience;
- High ethical values;
- Intercultural skills – advantage;
- Willing to travel internationally.
Personal Competencies
- High capacity of solving problems to achieve positive results;
- High organizational skills: ability of multitasking, task prioritization, transparency, attention to detail;
- High level of personal responsibility and commitment, capable of fast learning and adopting new systems;
- Ability to work in cross functional teams, excellent communication, flexibility and resilience;
- High ethical values;
- Intercultural skills – advantage;
- Willing to travel internationally.
Benefits:
- Unlimited period contract;
- Annual performance bonus;
- Hybrid working mode - working from home in a proportion of 50-60% – Office work takes place in Sânandrei, Timis County;
- Meal tickets;
- Health subscription (free or discounted medical services);
- 7 Card subscription;
- A premium for family events, according to the Collective Labor Agreement;
- Partial settlement costs for the purchase of eyeglasses;
- Free coffee and dynamic work atmosphere.
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