Regulatory Affairs Specialist I

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Position Overview

The Regulatory Operations Specialist I supports regulatory compliance by executing and managing operational regulatory activities across the product lifecycle. This role is responsible for enabling efficient regulatory processes through the coordination of regulatory submissions, management of regulatory data and systems, and support of ongoing registrations, licenses, and records. The Regulatory Operations Specialist works closely with Regulatory Affairs and cross‑functional partners to ensure regulatory information is accurate, traceable, and maintained in a state of inspection readiness in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Essential Duties

Include but are not limited to the following:

• Support the operational execution and maintenance of regulatory activities across the product lifecycle, including pre‑market and post‑market regulatory operations.
• Coordinate and support regulatory submissions and registrations by compiling, formatting, publishing, and submitting regulatory documentation in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and internal procedures.
• Perform regulatory publishing activities, including preparation and submission of electronic submissions (eSTAR, eCopy, and other electronic formats), ensuring technical compliance and completeness.
• Control, maintain, and archive regulatory records to ensure accuracy, traceability, and inspection readiness.
• Manage and maintain regulatory data within regulatory information management (RIM) and related systems, ensuring data integrity and alignment with regulatory activities.
• Support implementation, configuration, validation, and ongoing administration of regulatory systems and tools, including participation in system enhancements and process improvements.
• Coordinate regulatory workflows and routing processes to support document review, approval, and traceability.
• Support state licensing and renewal activities by preparing, submitting, and maintaining licensing applications and associated documentation.
• Maintain facility registrations and listings with regulatory authorities, including updates related to new, modified, or existing facilities.
• Support UDI management activities, including coordination of device identifiers, database updates, and alignment with labeling and regulatory records.
• Coordinate and track regulatory contracts and agreements, including execution status, renewals, and associated documentation.
• Collaborate with global Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Labeling, Legal, and cross‑functional partners to ensure regulatory operational activities are executed accurately and efficiently.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Effective communicator: ability to convey messages in a logical and concise manner. Consistently reinforce regulatory expectations and requirements.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Independent self-starter; manage time effectively and complete tasks on-time with minimal supervision.
• Flexible and able to self-manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to work effectively in multinational/multicultural environments.
• Adapt readily to changes in workload, staffing, and scheduling.
• Comply with management direction. Seek assistance from supervisor in identifying and reporting problems or concerns relating to job functions.
• Conduct self in a professional manner with coworkers, management, customers, and others.
• Uphold company mission and values through accountability, innovation, integrity, quality, and teamwork.
• Support and comply with the company’s Quality Management System policies and procedures.
• Regular and reliable attendance.
• Ability to work designated schedule.
• Ability to work on a mobile device, tablet, or in front of a computer screen and/or perform typing for approximately 75% of a typical working day.
• Ability to grasp with both hands; pinch with thumb and forefinger; turn with hand/arm; reach above shoulder height.
• Ability to work on a computer and phone simultaneously.
• Ability to use a telephone through a headset.
• Ability to travel 10% of working time away from work location, may include overnight/weekend travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical or Life Sciences; or a High School Diploma/ General Education Degree (GED) and 4 years of relevant career experience in lieu of Bachelor’s degree.
• 2+ years relevant experience in a regulated pharmaceutical or medical device environment.
• Basic computer skills to include Internet navigation, Email usage, and word processing.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• Demonstrated ability to perform the Essential Duties of the position with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science or Health related discipline.
• Experience working with regulatory information management (RIM) systems or similar regulatory tracking and document management tools.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage complex regulatory documentation and data accurately.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Salary Range:

$64,000.00 - $105,000.00 USD Annual (National)

$74,000.00 - $121,000.00 USD Annual (California)

Exact Sciences is proud to offer an employee experience that includes paid time off (including days for vacation, holidays, volunteering, and personal time), paid leave for parents and caregivers, a retirement savings plan, wellness support, and health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage. Learn more about our benefits.

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