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Date: Apr 24, 2026
Location: Rochester, NY, US, 14652
Company: Kodak
We are hiring a Regulatory Affairs Lead within our Kodak Pharmaceuticals group in Rochester, NY. This individual is responsible for establishing, managing, and executing regulatory strategies to support a growing medical device organization as it evolves toward pharmaceutical and combination product development. This role provides hands-on regulatory leadership for FDA submissions, clinical studies, and product lifecycle management, while helping build scalable regulatory processes aligned with FDA medical device, drug, and combination product requirements.
Responsibilities:
Regulatory Strategy & FDA Submissions:
- Develop and execute U.S. regulatory strategies for medical devices with alignment to future pharmaceutical and combination product pathways.
- Prepare, submit, and manage FDA 510(k) submissions, including traditional, special, and abbreviated submissions.
- Lead regulatory impact assessments for design changes, labeling updates, and manufacturing process changes.
- Manage FDA interactions including Q-Submissions, deficiency responses, meetings, and ongoing correspondence.
- Support regulatory submissions in global markets as required.
Clinical Studies & Development Support:
- Provide regulatory oversight and support for clinical investigations, including IDE preparation, regulatory assessments, and FDA communications.
- Review and support clinical protocols, informed consent forms, and clinical study reports for regulatory compliance.
- Partner with Clinical, R&D, and Quality teams to ensure regulatory requirements are incorporated into study design and execution.
Combination Product & Early Pharmaceutical Readiness:
- Support regulatory planning for combination products and future pharmaceutical development in alignment with FDA drug, device, and combination product regulations.
- Provide regulatory input on product classification, primary mode of action, and applicable regulatory pathways.
- Assist in establishing regulatory infrastructure and documentation practices suitable for drug and combination product development.
Quality System & Compliance:
- Ensure regulatory compliance with applicable FDA requirements including 21 CFR Parts 820, 807, 803, 812, and applicable drug regulations as they emerge.
- Maintain regulatory documentation in alignment with the Quality Management System (QMS) and ISO 13485.
- Support internal audits, external audits, and FDA inspections as needed.
Cross-Functional Leadership:
- Collaborate with Engineering, R&D, Manufacturing, Quality, Clinical, and Marketing teams to ensure regulatory requirements are understood and implemented.
- Review product labeling, promotional materials, and technical documentation for regulatory compliance.
- Provide clear regulatory guidance and risk-based recommendations to cross-functional stakeholders and leadership.
Process Development & Continuous Improvement:
- Develop, implement, and improve regulatory processes, templates, and procedures to support organizational growth.
- Monitor changes in FDA regulations, guidance documents, and industry standards and assess impact on existing and future products.
- Mentor and support junior regulatory staff or project team members as the organization scales.
Qualifications (Education, Experiences and Skills):
- Bachelor’s degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or a related field required.
- 6–8 years of Regulatory Affairs experience within the medical device industry.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience preparing and submitting FDA 510(k) applications.
- Experience supporting clinical studies and IDE-related activities.
- Strong working knowledge of FDA medical device regulations and Quality System requirements.
- Exposure to pharmaceutical, drug device combination products, or early drug development strongly preferred.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, growing environment.
- Ability to think strategically while executing detailed regulatory activities.
EOE Policy Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.
Estimated Salary: $125,000 - $130,000
Experience Level: 5-10 Years
Requisition ID: 2001
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Align your credentials to specialty occupation standards
USCIS evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to regulatory affairs. A chemistry, biology, or pharmaceutical sciences degree strengthens your petition. If your degree is in an adjacent field, document how your coursework maps to the core duties of a Regulatory Affairs Lead.
Target cap-exempt employers first
Hospitals, nonprofits attached to research institutions, and universities can file H-1B petitions year-round without lottery exposure. Regulatory affairs roles at academic medical centers or nonprofit research organizations qualify, cutting your wait from a full fiscal year to weeks.
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Filter by SOC code 13-1041 to see which pharma, biotech, and medical device employers have active Labor Condition Applications for regulatory roles. Employers with recent filings have confirmed infrastructure and willingness to sponsor, not just stated openness.
Verify prevailing wage tier before negotiating an offer
Pull the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 13-1041 in your target metro before accepting. Your employer's LCA must certify at least the Level II wage for your experience. Knowing the floor protects you from offers that create compliance risk at filing.
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Does a Regulatory Affairs Lead role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. USCIS classifies regulatory affairs positions as specialty occupations because the duties require at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as regulatory science, life sciences, chemistry, or pharmacy. The O*NET profile for Regulatory Affairs Specialists supports this classification, and most employers use SOC code 13-1041 when filing the Labor Condition Application with DOL.
Which industries sponsor H-1B visas most consistently for Regulatory Affairs Lead positions?
Pharmaceutical manufacturers, biotech firms, and medical device companies sponsor the highest volume of H-1B petitions for regulatory affairs roles. Contract research organizations and in vitro diagnostics companies also file regularly. You can see which employers have active Labor Condition Applications for this role category by searching Migrate Mate, which surfaces DOL filing data by occupation and employer.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if my Regulatory Affairs Lead role changes scope?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new employer as soon as your transfer petition is filed, not after it's approved, provided your original petition has been approved and you've maintained valid status. If the new role involves materially different duties, your employer's attorney should document the specialty occupation basis again to avoid an RFE.
Does regulatory affairs work at a nonprofit hospital or university avoid the H-1B lottery?
It can. Cap-exempt status applies to H-1B petitions filed by qualifying nonprofits affiliated with research institutions and certain universities. If a hospital or academic medical center employs you in a Regulatory Affairs Lead capacity and meets the cap-exemption criteria under USCIS rules, your petition bypasses the lottery entirely and can be filed at any time of year.
What documentation does my employer need to file an H-1B petition for a Regulatory Affairs Lead role?
Your employer needs a certified Labor Condition Application from DOL, which covers prevailing wage compliance for the role's SOC code and work location. They'll also file Form I-129 with USCIS, supported by a detailed job duties letter, your academic credentials, and any professional licenses relevant to the regulatory function. Employers in FDA-regulated industries often already have H-1B filing experience, which accelerates the process.
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