Director/Senior Director, Regulatory Affairs

Passionate about precision medicine and advancing the healthcare industry?

Recent advancements in underlying technology have finally made it possible for AI to impact clinical care in a meaningful way. Tempus' proprietary platform connects an entire ecosystem of real-world evidence to deliver real-time, actionable insights to physicians, providing critical information about the right treatments for the right patients, at the right time. 

At Tempus, we are building a regulatory team that will adopt creative approaches as we develop regulated medical devices and seek marketing authorization from FDA. Our Director of Regulatory Affairs will work closely with our scientists, engineers, clinicians, quality professionals, and legal team to support our efforts to advance personalized medicine.  

Responsibilities

• Developing and leading global regulatory strategies to support business objectives
• Leading submissions and correspondence with global regulatory authorities, including 510(k),PMA, De Novo authorizations, IDE, MDR CE marking, UKCA marking, etc.
• Establishing processes for efficiently addressing the requirements of multiple regulatory frameworks at scale
• Developing and executing premarket and postmarket regulatory project plans and strategies 
• Working closely with cross-departmental subject matter experts to guide the creation of documentation needed for regulatory applications 
• Work closely with business leadership to ensure regulatory strategy aligns with commercial goals
• Making regular reports to our executive team, operationalizing leadership direction quickly and efficiently
• Managing and transitioning Quality Assurance responsibilities, e.g., internal and external audits, documentation of compliance with Quality and Regulatory requirements and Quality Management System

What your background might look like

• Experience with complex medical devices, such as some combination of
  • Software and artificial intelligence based devices
  • Clinical decision support software
  • Cardiology ECG based algorithms
  • Medical imaging software
• Experience with:
  • Premarket Approval (PMA) applications, de novo requests for reclassification, 510(k)s, investigational device exemption (IDE) requirements
  • Ex-US, CE Marking, UKCA registration, performance studies as required under IVDR and MDR 
  • Software validation and risk management 
  • Cybersecurity in medical devices
  • Analytical and clinical validity for diagnostics
  • Changes to medical devices that trigger reporting or regulatory submissions 
  • Relevant sections of 21 CFR 820, ISO 13485, IMDRF, Good Clinical Practice, CAP/CLIA, other quality system standards 
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills
  • Experience leading cross-functional teams of subject matter experts
  • Experience working in a startup-like environment 
  • Experience interacting with regulators
  • Ability to work well with quality, clinical, medical, bioinformatics, and laboratory teams across a variety of therapeutic areas
  • Responsive to feedback, willing to change direction, and able to identify creative solutions to meet business and regulatory needs
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Strong project management skills and the ability to execute on project plans in a fast-paced environment
• Scientific background
  • Bachelor of Science in a scientific discipline (biology, chemistry, engineering), MS, MSE or PhD preferred.
  • Minimum of 10+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs experience related to medical devices
  • Knowledge of engineering concepts and biology with ability to evaluate device performance data and develop testing plans 

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The expected salary range below is applicable if the role is performed from [Remote] and may vary for other locations. Actual salary may vary based on qualifications and experience. Tempus offers a full range of benefits, which may include incentive compensation, restricted stock units, medical and other benefits, depending on the position.

$180,000

$280,000 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Additionally, for remote roles open to individuals in unincorporated Los Angeles – including remote roles- Tempus reasonably believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment: engaging positively with customers and other employees; accessing confidential information, including intellectual property, trade secrets, and protected health information; and appropriately handling such information in accordance with legal and ethical standards. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.