Mid Level Regulatory Affairs Lead Jobs
Mid level regulatory affairs lead jobs go to professionals ready to own submission projects end to end, mentor junior staff, and drive cross-functional decisions with limited oversight. Openings are concentrated in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Consulting & Professional Services, with 41% remote or hybrid availability, and employers like Abbott, Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, and BD hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
The Sr. RA Specialist is Responsible for preparation of regulatory submissions (domestic and foreign). Ensure implementation and maintenance of regulatory filing in compliance with applicable regulations and Glaukos internal SOPs.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sr. RA Specialist is responsible for preparation of regulatory submissions (primarily domestic). Ensure implementation and maintenance of regulatory filing in compliance with applicable regulations and Glaukos internal SOPs.
What You’ll Do:
- Assists with preparation of 510(k), IDE's, PMA regulatory submissions required by FDA
- Assists with FDA establishment registration and device listing submissions
- Support recurring US regulatory reports/requirements (e.g. PMA annual reports)
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Prepare and maintain required materials including but not limited to:
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FDA export certificates (CFG) requests
- Document legalization
- License renewals (including state licenses)
- Country approval list
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Other regularly maintained registrations and licenses
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Support international registrations as requested
- Internal review of labeling, advertising, and document change orders as needed
- Coordinate information requests from FDA and international regulatory agencies
- Research scientific and regulatory information in order to write, edit, and review reports. Compile materials required for submissions, license renewals, and annual registrations
- Keep informed of professional and global regulatory information
- Work with state and governmental regulatory agencies
- Maintain regulatory files and associated spreadsheets, reports, documents
- Assist team members with internal audits, customer audits, and third party audits, including those by US and international regulatory agencies
- Assist with other basic Regulatory Affairs functions, such as scanning and archiving records
Other Duties:
- Field action support (documentation generation, shipment, customer contact, required reporting, effectiveness, follow-up, closeout)
- Participate in company training programs that maintain appropriate awareness and compliance with ISO and CFR requirements
- Interact and coordinate with Clinical staff to facilitate clinical studies regulatory compliance
- Interact and coordinate with R/D staff to ensure compliance with applicable Design Control Requirements
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-7+ years of experience with preparing medical device regulatory submissions, including but not limited to IDE, PMA, 510 (k), etc.
- Knowledge of FDA guidelines for regulatory submissions and correspondence and detailed knowledge electronic submission requirements
- Experience with combination products is a plus
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Team Player, adaptability, hand-on minded, problem solving minded
- Critical thinking, ability to determine root cause, to generate multiple solutions
- Well organized, self-motivated and dependable
- Open to directions and constructive feedback
- Willing to be part of a fast growing organization
- Proficient in MS Word and Adobe Acrobat
- Good communication skills
- Minimum of Bachelor’s Degree in combination with a minimum of 5 years of Regulatory Affairs Experience in industry is required
- Experience in Ophthalmology is a plus
LOCATION
This role works onsite in our Burlington, MA offices
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: 97,900.00 - 122,400.00 plus bonus and many other fantastic benefits and perks
- Flexibility on salary range for the right experience
- Hybrid - M-W-F onsite
Glaukos Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, including successfully passing a drug screen, based on the position and local regulations.
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Mid Level Regulatory Affairs Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level regulatory affairs lead job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just execution. Highlight submissions you led, agencies you interfaced with directly, and decisions you made without heavy supervision. Tailor your application to show depth in a specific product type or regulatory pathway, such as 510(k), NDA, or BLA. Concrete outcomes, like clearances received or timelines you compressed, carry more weight than a list of responsibilities.
Which companies hire mid level regulatory affairs leads?
Companies hiring mid level regulatory affairs leads right now include Abbott, Katalyst Healthcares & Life Sciences, and BD, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of established medical device and pharmaceutical manufacturers, emerging biotech firms, and contract regulatory organizations managing submissions across multiple clients.
Are there remote mid level regulatory affairs lead jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by company size and product complexity. About 41% of mid level regulatory affairs lead openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, making flexible arrangements more common than in many compliance-adjacent roles. Fully remote positions tend to appear most frequently at companies with mature digital submission workflows and distributed regulatory teams.
How do I move up to a mid level regulatory affairs lead role?
The path from entry level to mid level in regulatory affairs runs through demonstrated ownership of individual submissions, not just support work. Build depth in one regulatory discipline, such as labeling, clinical trials, or post-market surveillance, then take on cross-functional coordination. Measurable impact, like leading a successful agency response or managing a product registration from start to approval, signals readiness for mid level responsibility.
Which industries hire the most mid level regulatory affairs leads?
Mid Level regulatory affairs lead roles concentrate in Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they operate under ongoing FDA, EMA, or other agency oversight that requires experienced professionals who can manage submission strategy and respond to regulatory inquiries with growing independence.