Regulatory Affairs Manager I

Diversity - Innovation - Caring - Global Collaboration - Winning Spirit - High Performance

At Boston Scientific, we’ll give you the opportunity to harness all that’s within you by working in teams of diverse and high-performing employees, tackling some of the most important health industry challenges. With access to the latest tools, information and training, we’ll help you in advancing your skills and career. Here, you’ll be supported in progressing – whatever your ambitions.

Advancing possibilities for a brighter tomorrow

We are seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager I on a permanent basis to join our team. This role can be based out of our Cork or Galway sites in Ireland.  

Job Purpose:

The Interventional Oncology and Embolization (IO&E) division at Boston Scientific offers the broadest portfolio of solutions enabling physicians to treat tumors using targeted and localized embolic and ablative technologies. We are committed to transforming lives through minimally invasive innovations—and to expanding our impact across high-growth global markets.

The Regulatory Affairs (RA) Manager will lead a team of five Regulatory Affairs Specialists, providing training, strategic guidance, and professional development support. This role plays a critical part in maintaining regulatory compliance and driving operational excellence across the IO&E portfolio.

Key Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate people leadership commitment through coaching, meaningful conversations, career development, driving continuous improvement, enhancing leadership capability and leading inclusively. 
• Establish and lead a Regulatory Affairs Operational Excellence team which will support EU MDR maintenance activities for the IO&E product portfolio.
• Provide training and guidance to employees on EU MDR maintenance activities to ensure continued compliance and audit readiness
• Provide training to new and junior employees on performing and documenting regulatory affairs assessments for supplier, manufacturing and design changes.
• Provide guidance to employees on the development of global regulatory affairs strategies for new product development projects.
• Perform regulatory affairs management review of submissions to regulatory agencies
• Attending monthly Notified Body meetings on behalf of the IO&E division.
• Oversee audit preparation activities and serve as the primary point of contact during audits.
• Conduct weekly one‑on‑one meetings with direct reports and lead structured quarterly development conversations.
• In all actions, demonstrate a primary commitment to patient safety and product quality by maintaining compliance to the Quality Policy and all other documented quality processes and procedures.

Education & Experience:

• A Level 8 Honors Bachelor's Degree STEM  
• A minimum of 5 years of EU and US medical device regulatory affairs experience
• Demonstrated experience assessing product and manufacturing changes for compliance with applicable regulations and impact to regulatory filings
• Demonstrated experience authoring/supporting a variety of regulatory submissions for US and EU, such as 510(k)s and MDR Technical Documentation
• Basic computer skills, including experience with the software applications Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong technical, research and problem-solving skills
• Ability to articulate complex ideas clearly both verbally and in writing
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities
• Works well in fast-paced cross-functional team environments 

As a leader in medical science for more than 40 years, we are committed to solving the challenges that matter most – united by a deep caring for human life. Our mission to advance science for life is about transforming lives through innovative medical solutions that improve patient lives, create value for our customers, and support our employees and the communities in which we operate. Now more than ever, we have a responsibility to apply those values to everything we do – as a global business and as a global corporate citizen.

So, choosing a career with Boston Scientific isn’t just business, it’s personal. And if you’re a natural problem-solver with the imagination, determination, and spirit to make a meaningful difference to people worldwide, we encourage you to apply and look forward to connecting with you!

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At Boston Scientific, we recognise that nurturing a diverse and inclusive workplace helps us be more innovative. It is essential in advancing science for life and improving patient health. We stand for inclusion, equality, and opportunity for all. By embracing the richness of our unique backgrounds and perspectives, we create a better, more rewarding place for our employees to work and reflect the patients, customers, and communities we serve. Boston Scientific is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  Boston Scientific is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with a disability. Should you require a reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process, please email TalentAcquisitionIre@bsci.com.