Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Company: Caldera Medical
Location: Westlake Village
Posted on: February 19, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Sr. Regulatory Affairs
Specialist 100% ONSITE in Westlake Village, California Sponsorship
is not available for this role Caldera Medical’s Mission - To
Improve the Quality of Life for Women! Message from the Hiring
Manager: In your role as a Sr. Regulatory specialist, you will
develop and implement medical device regulatory strategies to
obtain timely approvals from worldwide regulatory bodies. From
developing and authoring regulatory submissions to providing
critical input on cross-functional project teams you will ensure
submissions are accurately prepared and comply with global
regulations. The position is on-site at our Westlake Village
location and may require additional hours and/or travel as
necessary to complete time-sensitive projects. Duties and
Responsibilities: Prepare, review, and submit and provide
regulatory input and guidance to cross-functional partners
regulatory documentation for medical device approvals in compliance
with EU MDR, MDSAP, NMPA, TGA, ANVISA, ANMAT, and other relevant
regulatory bodies and/or Distributors. Develop regulatory
strategies for new product submissions, modifications, and renewals
to ensure compliance with local and international regulations.
Assist with defining the regulatory strategy and manage regulatory
submission activities for complex product development activities
and product maintenance for existing approved products. Prepare,
submit and maintain regulatory licensing by jurisdictions. Work
cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Clinical, and Marketing
teams to ensure regulatory requirements are met throughout the
product lifecycle. Interface with regulatory agencies to respond to
inquiries, deficiency letters, and audits in a timely and
professional manner. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of global
regulatory requirements and assess their impact on current and
future product approvals. Support post-market surveillance
activities, including adverse event reporting, vigilance reporting,
and corrective/preventive actions. Ensure compliance with labeling,
UDI (Unique Device Identification), and registration requirements
for applicable markets. Assist in internal and external audits,
including EU MDR, MDSAP, ISO 13485, and country-specific
inspections. Develop and maintain regulatory procedures, work
instructions, and training materials. Provide guidance to junior
regulatory team members as needed. Work with a cross-functional
team to provide regulatory support for new product introduction and
existing products. Work with quality, engineers, and technical
experts to resolve potential regulatory issues and questions from
regulatory agencies. Creates, reviews and approves change requests.
Interprets new or existing regulatory requirements as they relate
to the product portfolio and regulatory and quality system
procedures. Reviews protocols and reports to support regulatory
submissions. Maintain proficiency in global quality and regulatory
requirements. Demonstrate strong project management, writing,
coordination, and execution of regulatory items, with emphasis on
technical and scientific regulatory activities. Provide regulatory
input to product lifecycle planning. Provide support for clinical
studies, such as preparing and/or submitting regulatory documents,
interaction between sites, support site requests, technical
documentation, maintenance of all study files. Responsibilities may
include the following and other duties may be assigned. Desired
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Experience with clinical studies.
Ability to work effectively on project teams. Must be able to
manage multiple and competing priorities and manage programs with
minimal oversight. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Experience with medical device software requirements and software
regulations. Ability to identify risk areas and escalate issues as
appropriate. Prior direct involvement with product development
teams. Good understanding of product development process and design
control. Must be able to write clear, understandable technical
documents, i.e. regulatory documentation and scientific
presentations. Experience in assembling facts from various areas,
analyzing data, and providing informed recommendations. Demonstrate
knowledge and skills in areas of regulatory pathways, risk-benefit
analysis, and quality assurance. Organized, efficient,
process-oriented, high attention to detail. Effective
interpersonal/communication skills. Supporting products from
initial concept through end-of-life phases. Demonstrated MS Suite
proficiency (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel, Office, PowerPoint, and
Adobe). Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC). Required Knowledge,
Skills and Abilities: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Regulatory
Affairs, Life Sciences, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field.
5-7 years of regulatory affairs experience in the medical device
industry. Strong understanding of EU MDR 2017/745, MDSAP, NMPA,
TGA, ANVISA, ANMAT, and other international medical device
regulations. Proven experience in preparing regulatory submissions
such as Technical Files, STED (Summary Technical Documentation), CE
Marking dossiers, 510(k) (if applicable), and country-specific
submissions. Experience working with Notified Bodies and global
regulatory agencies for product approvals and compliance matters
Our Culture- Where Career and Passion come together! A Culture of
family and team… not a corporate goliath where you’re just another
number. All employees get a seat at the table and have influence
with management. We care about giving back to the community. Our
team donates time to helping local charities throughout Southern
California. The Women’s Health Initiative is the heart of what we
do, every day we put underprivileged women first. Our goal is to
treat 1 million women suffering from incontinence by 2027!
Competitive Compensation, Comprehensive Benefits, and more! Medical
and Dental Benefits Vision Coverage 401(k) with 4% matching
contributions after 90 days of employment Basic Life and AD&D
Unlimited Vacation Policy 6 Weeks Paid Maternity Leave 10 paid
holidays- including your birthday! Being surrounded by amazing
people! (This role is being filled internally, and we are not
engaging external agencies at this time.) Who is Caldera Medical?
Caldera Medical is a growth stage medical device company dedicated
to improving the quality of life for women. In 2018, Caldera was
ranked one of Inc 5000’s fastest growing private companies in the
United States and was ranked 38 fastest growing private company and
3 fastest growing Healthcare Company in Los Angeles by the LA
Business Journal. We develop and market differentiated surgical
implants specifically for the treatment of Stress Urinary
Incontinence and Pelvic Organ Prolapse. Our products are used by
Urogynecologists, Gynecologists, and Urologists worldwide. Caldera
Medical is an equal opportunity employer and considers all
candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex,
national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status,
military or veteran's status (including protected veterans, as may
be required by federal law), sexual orientation, gender identity or
any other category protected by law.
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