Cardinal Health is seeking a Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist to support the Medical Solutions Regulatory Affairs team. The selected candidate will provide regulatory support on a range of medical devices. Job responsibilities include regulatory lead for change development projects, new product development, change assessment, US, EU and international regulatory submissions, commercial support, manufacturing support, compliance related activities, systems improvement, and other responsibilities aligned with global medical device regulations and the goals of the Medical Solutions business.
What is expected at this level:
1. Applies comprehensive knowledge and a thorough understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks and projects
2. May contribute to the development of policies and procedures
3. Works on complex projects of large scope
4. Develops technical solutions to a wide range of difficult problems. Solutions are innovative and consistent with organization objectives
5. Completes work independently receives general guidance on new projects
6. Work reviewed for purpose of meeting objectives
7. May act as a mentor to less experienced colleagues
Responsibilities
8. The Principal Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for the support of new product development and maintenance of business projects. Specific activities include but are not limited to:
9. Lead new and modified product development projects to establish and integrate regulatory strategy into project activities.
10. Lead the preparation, submission, and maintenance of global product registrations with a focus on 510(k), EU Technical Documents, and International STEDs.
11. Collaborate with internal Cardinal Health international regulatory departments to assess international registration requirements, develop international regulatory strategy, and ensure timely execution
12. Review design control documents including documents associated with design inputs and design outputs
13. Review product labeling for compliance with global labeling regulations
14. Interpret and evaluate proposed regulations for medical devices and advise on impact of such regulations to the business
15. Maintain regulatory intelligence through continuous monitoring of regulatory landscape; identify risks, mitigation, and resolution strategies
16. Maintain and provide regulatory information in support of customer queries, bid and tender submissions, customs queries, etc.
17. Development and implementation of regulatory procedures and SOPs
Qualifications:
18. Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific discipline preferred or equivalent work experience
19. 5-7 years Regulatory Affairs Experience, preferred
20. Majority of Regulatory Affairs experience in Medical Device industry preferred
21. You may be expected to travel up to 10% of the time
22. Proficiency in US and Europe medical device regulations preferred
23. Strong organizational skills
24. Ability to manage multiple projects
25. Deadline conscious
26. Problem solving skills
27. Team oriented
28. Strong oral and written communication skills
Anticipated salary range: $90,600 - $109,990
Bonus eligible: No
Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
29. Medical, dental and vision coverage
30. Paid time off plan
31. Health savings account (HSA)
32. 401k savings plan
33. Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
34. Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
35. Short- and long-term disability coverage
36. Work-Life resources
37. Paid parental leave
38. Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close: 1/23/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate’s geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
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