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Regulatory Affairs Lead roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under USMCA when the position requires a degree in a life sciences, engineering, or related technical field. Canadian citizens can apply at the border or a U.S. consulate with no lottery or cap. Mexican citizens need consular processing with a limited annual allocation.
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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

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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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Regulatory Affairs Lead
Align your credentials to the TN science category
TN classification for regulatory affairs work typically ties to Scientific Technician or similar science-based categories. Confirm your degree field matches the job description before applying, since a mismatch in credential framing is the most common reason CBP declines TN entries for this role.
Target employers with active FDA submission pipelines
Companies with ongoing 510(k), PMA, or NDA submissions need permanent regulatory staff, not contractors. These employers have the clearest internal justification for TN sponsorship and understand the filing requirements without needing education from you.
Request a support letter that maps your degree to the role
Your employer's TN support letter must explicitly connect your academic credentials to the regulatory affairs duties in the offer. A generic offer letter fails at the border. Ask HR to reference your specific degree field and the regulatory framework you'll work within.
Use Migrate Mate to find roles filtered by TN eligibility
Search for Regulatory Affairs Lead positions on Migrate Mate, which filters jobs by TN visa sponsorship availability so you're not guessing which employers will support your status. That removes the most time-consuming part of the search.
Prepare your credential package before accepting an offer
Canadian citizens can enter at a land port of entry the same day with the right documents. Have your degree transcripts, a degree equivalency letter if your credential is from a non-U.S. institution, and the certified support letter ready before your start date is set.
Verify Mexican processing timelines with your consulate early
Mexican nationals require a consular appointment, and wait times vary significantly by location and season. Start the scheduling process as soon as you have a signed offer so visa processing doesn't delay your start date or put the offer at risk.
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Find Regulatory Affairs Lead JobsRegulatory Affairs Lead TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Regulatory Affairs Lead role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes, but the classification depends on how the role is framed. TN status for regulatory affairs professionals typically falls under the Scientific Technician or Engineer categories, which require a degree in a relevant technical field. The job description must demonstrate that the position requires that specific academic background, not just that it's helpful.
How does TN visa sponsorship for this role compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so you can start as soon as your employer supports the filing and your documents are in order. H-1B requires lottery selection and a wait of up to a year before you can begin work. For Regulatory Affairs Lead roles with a qualifying degree, TN is a faster, more reliable path if you're Canadian or Mexican.
What documents does my employer need to provide for my TN application?
Your employer must provide a support letter on company letterhead that states your job title, a summary of duties, the TN professional category you qualify under, your anticipated start date, and confirmation that the position is not permanent. The letter should also reference your specific degree field and explain how it relates to the regulatory work you'll perform.
Where can I find Regulatory Affairs Lead jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists Regulatory Affairs Lead positions filtered by TN visa sponsorship availability, so you can focus your search on employers who have already confirmed they'll support the visa process. Reaching out to companies that already understand TN requirements significantly reduces back-and-forth during the offer stage.
Can I switch employers while on TN status as a Regulatory Affairs Lead?
Yes. TN status is employer-specific, so you need a new TN filing each time you change jobs. Canadian citizens can handle this at the border or a U.S. port of entry with a new support letter and offer documentation. Mexican nationals need to schedule a new consular appointment. There is no portability provision the way there is with H-1B under AC21.
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