Driven by the passion to improve quality of people’s lives, WS Audiology continues to grow as market leader in the hearing aid industry. With our commitment to increase penetration in an underserved hearing care market, we want to accelerate our business transformation in order to reach more people, more effectively.

The role

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role in a company at the forefront of the medical device industry? At WS Audiology, we’re navigating a rapidly evolving regulatory landscape, and we’re looking for a Global Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist to join our team.

In this HQ-based position, you will be integral to ensuring that WS Audiology products meet the highest standards of compliance. Your role will be central to our day-to-day regulatory problem-solving and will involve active collaboration with our global Regulatory Affairs team and other key stakeholders across the organization.

Your mission will be to provide expert guidance and support, ensuring that our regulatory strategies are robust, and our compliance standards are upheld. You'll manage interactions with both HQ and global stakeholders while building confidence in the advice and support you offer.

Reporting directly to the Senior Director of Global Regulatory Affairs, you’ll play a crucial role in steering our regulatory affairs practices through this exciting transformation. If you're passionate about making a significant impact in the medical device sector and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role is for you.

In this role, you will specifically be expected to:

• Serve as a Regulatory Affairs primary knowledge resource for EU MDR, US FDA 21 CFR 820, and ISO 13485, with deep expertise in areas such as Technical Documentation requirements
• Lead Regulatory Affairs problem-solving initiatives and manage regulatory tasks/smaller projects from concept to completion
• Act as the Regulatory Affairs Expert in R&D projects, review of technical documentation prior to release of the products and signing the Declaration of Conformity.
• Provide regulatory expert guidance to the global organization on Clinical Investigations, Clinical Evaluation and Human Factors/Usability.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the Global Regulatory Affairs strategy, driving continuous improvement and regulatory excellence.

Candidate profile

The ideal candidate has a proven track record as a Global Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist and Project Lead in a complex organization, with demonstrated success in embedding a strong compliance culture throughout the entire organization. Additionally, you are likely to possess:

Experience

• A relevant MSc degree in Engineering, Natural Science or Technology
• +5 years of experience of working as an RA professional of medical devices in EU and the US
• Experience with providing RA guidance and support to R&D functions in the Med-tech industry
• Experience with optimization of global/international regulatory affairs processes
• Experience with Clinical Investigations, Clinical Evaluation and Human Factor’s
• Experience in interacting with regulatory authorities
• Thorough knowledge of medical device regulation; EU MDR, US FDA 21 CFR 820, and ISO 13485

Personal competencies

• A results-driven mindset with a deep commitment to delivering on promises and meticulous attention to detail
• The ability to interpret and enforce regulatory requirements pragmatically and effectively
• A dedication to compliance, consistently seeking opportunities to enhance and promote regulatory adherence
• Excellent interpersonal and intercultural communication skills, enabling effective collaboration with global colleagues and stakeholders
• Professional-level proficiency in English, both written and spoken

Sounds Wonderful? Join us!

If the above sounds exciting, don't hesitate to send your CV, as we continuously review applicants.

Who we are

At WS Audiology, we provide innovative hearing aids and hearing health services.

Together with our 12,000 colleagues in 130 countries, we invite you to help unlock human potential by bringing back hearing for millions of people around the world.

With us, you will become part of a truly global company where we care for one another, welcome diversity and celebrate our successes.

Sounds wonderful? We can't wait to hear from you.

WS Audiology is an equal-opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status we firmly believe that our work is at its best when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.