Director of Regulatory Affairs - Remote

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that's dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions around the world. We are comprised of two distinct and complementary businesses, UnitedHealthcare and Optum, working to build a better health system for all. Here, your contributions matter as they will help transform health care for years to come. Make an impact with a team that shares your passion for helping others. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Director of Regulatory Affairs will be a member of the Legal Team responsible for providing the enterprise with strategic counsel and support on regulatory and quality matters related to medical devices, including software and algorithms, and other digital health technologies. As a subject matter expert and leader, the Director of Regulatory Affairs will play a key role in developing and optimizing our regulatory affairs team, programs, and services. The Director of Regulatory Affairs will be responsible for maintaining and continuously improving enterprise regulatory affairs policies and procedures. Working closely with their team, legal and compliance colleagues, and business stakeholders, the Director of Regulatory Affairs will lead or support a wide range of regulatory activities, including regulatory assessments for new product/therapies and changes to existing products and the development and the execution of regulatory plans/strategies as required.

You'll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. For all hires in the Minneapolis or Washington, D.C. area, you will be required to work in the office a minimum of four days per week.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and draft, review, and provide guidance on regulatory product assessments and other deliverables
• Prepare regulatory plans/strategies and provide ongoing support as needed for various regulatory, quality, and compliance activities
• Provide expert and practical regulatory advice and support on regulatory and quality requirements throughout a project or product lifecycle
• Effectively communicate complex regulatory topics to a broad audience in our enterprise and collaborate across the enterprise to successfully strategize and achieve regulatory and quality objectives
• Review and provide guidance on labeling including promotional labeling and advertisements (promotional communications)
• Collecting, analyzing, and disseminating regulatory intelligence on new and changing requirements, policies, and guidelines
• Support regulatory compliance activities, including manufacturing site registration, audits, inspections, post-market vigilance reporting, and product recalls
• Prepare or support regulatory submissions and filings as needed
• Develop and present educational and training material covering medical device and digital health regulatory affairs topics
• Manage and participate in trade associations covering medical device topics and issues

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Required Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in medical device regulatory affairs or related field
• Proven experience in preparing and submitting regulatory documentation including filings to the FDA, EU MDR, and/or other global regulatory agencies
• Experience with completing or supporting regulatory compliance activities like site registrations, audits, post-market vigilance reporting, and product recalls
• Demonstrated familiarity using and/or managing electronic quality management systems
• Proven expertise and working knowledge of applicable regulations, standards and guidance for medical devices (FDA, QSMR, SaMD, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, and other global regulatory requirements and quality standards)
• Proven ability to learn and adapt to provide strategic regulatory advice in an evolving industry
• Proven excellent written and oral communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills to effectively interact with others, including cross-functional teams and regulatory agencies, and address regulatory matters
• Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple regulatory projects, priorities, and people, if relevant

Preferred Qualifications

• J.D., RAC Certification, ISO 13485 or other medical device auditor certification
• Direct experience with Software as a Medical Devices (SaMD), other Digital Health products, and accessories
• Direct experience with AI/ML-enabled medical devices or digital health technology

*All employees working remotely will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.

Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The salary for this role will range from $134,600 to $230,800 annually based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.

At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.

UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.