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At Globus Medical, we move with a sense of urgency to deliver innovations that improve the quality of life of patients with musculoskeletal disorders. Our team is inspired by the needs of these patients, and the surgeons and healthcare providers who treat them. We embrace a culture of exceptional response by partnering with researchers and educators to transform clinical insights into tangible solutions. Our solutions improve the techniques and outcomes of surgery so patients can resume their lives as quickly as possible.
Position Summary:
The Group Manager, Regulatory Affairs oversees the preparation and submission of regulatory premarket applications, and gains clearance for 510(k) submissions, and approval for IDE/PMA submissions to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for class II and class III products. This position entails development of FDA submissions, requires working knowledge of products under review and of relevant regulations and guidance documents. This individual must be enthusiastic, positive, even-tempered and effective in building working relationships with internal teams while following FDA 21 CFR regulations.
Essential Functions:
- Partners with Product Development and management to prepare and review 510(k) submissions
- Prepares final 510(k) submissions and obtaining required management approvals
- Submits 510(k) documents and responding to the FDA in a timely manner
- Assists in the completion of IDE and PMA submissions for IDE clinical trials
- Helps to prepare PMA packages, including non-clinical, manufacturing, and clinical sections
- Works with personnel in various functional areas to obtain timely submissions to FDA
- Obtains and reviews clinical study data with Clinical Data Manager and other Clinical Affairs personnel, as needed for IDE and PMA reporting
- Reviews Document Change Orders for Regulatory compliance, including drawings and labeling changes
- Performs routine maintenance of approved PMAs, including coordination and preparation of PMA supplements, Annual Reports
- Trains new staff on relevant Regulatory processes as necessary
- Determines Regulatory Pathway for new/changed products under departmental guidelines
- Reviews and approve Regulatory Pathway Forms and supporting documentation
- Reviews and approves Note-to-File documentation for minor changes to 510(k) cleared products or systems
- Understands the company’s products, surgical techniques and the use of implant and instrument systems
- Develops relevant Regulatory SOPs as necessary
- Adheres to the letter and spirit of the company Code of Conduct, the AdvaMed Code, MedTech Code, and all other company policies.
- Ensures Compliance with applicable governmental laws, rules, and regulations, both in the United States and internationally, by completing introductory and annual training and maintaining knowledge of compliance as it applies to your role
- Represents the company in a professional manner and uphold the highest standards of ethical business practices and socially responsible conduct in all interactions with other employees, customers, suppliers, and other third parties of Globus
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.
Qualifications
- Clear understanding of regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle
- Strong understanding of regulatory terminology, pre-market submission types, and requirements
- Demonstrated ability to evaluate regulatory impact of proposed product and process changes
- Advanced multi-tasking skills with the ability to project plan and meet deadlines
- Very result driven with a strong sense of responsibility, urgency and ability to perform under pressure
- Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience
Physical Demands:
The physical demands listed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
- Required to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
- Required to possess specific vision abilities, including: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and capacity to adjust focus
Our Values:
Our Life Moves Us philosophy is built on four values: Passionate About Innovation, Customer Focused, Teamwork, and Driven.
- Passionate about Innovation: Improving patient care by delivering advanced technology to our customers is at the core of what we do. We are passionate in our role in improving the lives of patients by continuously developing better solutions.
- Customer Focused: We listen to our customers’ needs and respond with a sense of urgency.
- Teamwork: Working together, anything is possible. We value every person on our team and treat each other with respect. We are accountable to one another and support each other. Together, we make each other stronger.
- Driven: We pursue our mission with energy and passion. We are nimble, results-oriented and decisive. We overcome obstacles that arise in our quest to deliver solutions that will improve the lives of our customers and patients.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
Globus Medical is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, national origin or citizenship. We are committed to a diverse workforce. We value all employees’ talents and support an environment that is inclusive and respectful.
Other Duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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Document your degree-to-role alignment early
PERM requires your employer to certify your position is a specialty occupation. Pull together transcripts and credential evaluations showing your degree field directly matches the regulatory function, not just the industry. A mismatch here is a common RFE trigger.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search DOL OFLC disclosure data for companies that have filed PERM applications for Regulatory Affairs titles like Regulatory Specialist or Regulatory Affairs Manager. Past filings signal an employer already understands the process and has legal infrastructure in place.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Search Migrate Mate to find Regulatory Affairs roles at companies with verified green card sponsorship history, so you spend time on applications where permanent residency support is already built into the hiring process.
Clarify EB-2 versus EB-3 fit before accepting an offer
If your role requires a master's degree or you have a bachelor's plus five years of progressive regulatory experience, push for EB-2 classification. EB-3 is valid but adds years to your priority date queue for many nationalities, so getting the category right at the offer stage matters.
Confirm your employer will run the full PERM recruitment
The DOL requires employers to complete a specific recruitment process, including job postings and a supervised recruitment period, before filing PERM. Ask your prospective employer whether they use in-house immigration counsel or an outside firm, and confirm who manages the PERM timeline.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating your offer
PERM requires your offered wage to meet or exceed the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, location, and experience level. Look up your role using the OFLC Wage Search before finalizing salary negotiations so your offer clears the wage requirement without renegotiation after filing begins.
Green Card Regulatory Affairs: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Regulatory Affairs roles commonly qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Yes. Regulatory Affairs positions in pharma, biotech, and medical devices typically require at least a bachelor's degree in a life sciences, chemistry, or engineering field, which satisfies the EB-3 professional category. Roles requiring a master's degree or equivalent advanced credentials, such as senior regulatory scientist positions, often qualify for EB-2. Your employer determines which category to file under based on the actual job requirements.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for Regulatory Affairs professionals?
H-1B visa is a temporary, nonimmigrant status subject to an annual lottery and a six-year maximum duration. PERM-based green card sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual renewal. There is no lottery for employment-based green cards at the EB-3 level, though priority date backlogs affect nationals from high-demand countries. The PERM process also requires your employer to complete a full DOL-supervised labor market test before filing, which the H-1B does not require.
How long does the PERM and green card process take for a Regulatory Affairs role?
From PERM filing to I-140 approval typically runs 18 to 36 months depending on DOL audit rates and USCIS processing times. After I-140 approval, adjustment of status wait times vary significantly by country of birth. Workers born in countries without significant backlogs can sometimes complete the full process in under three years, while nationals from high-backlog countries may wait considerably longer.
How can I find Regulatory Affairs employers that sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Regulatory Affairs job listings by companies with verified employment-based green card sponsorship history. Focusing on employers with prior PERM filings for similar titles reduces the risk of pursuing opportunities where sponsorship is uncertain or where the employer lacks the legal infrastructure to manage a multi-year immigration process.
Can my employer file PERM for a Regulatory Affairs role while I am on H-1B status?
Yes. Filing PERM while on H-1B status is standard practice and does not jeopardize your current work authorization. Once your I-140 is approved and your priority date is current, you file for adjustment of status. If your I-140 has been approved for more than 180 days, USCIS portability rules also allow you to change Regulatory Affairs employers without losing your place in the green card queue.