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Stryker

Manufactures orthopedic and surgical medical devices

Senior Regulatory Specialist

Full-Time
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
HybridHybrid work arrangement; travel is approximately 10%.
Biology & BiotechRegulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)

About the job

Requirements
  • A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Pharmacy, Regulatory Affairs, or a related discipline.
  • Five to seven years of experience, including at least three relevant years in Regulatory Affairs within the medical device, healthcare, pharmaceutical, or life sciences industry.
  • Experience supporting product registrations, renewals, amendments, and lifecycle management activities across APAC markets.
  • Experience supporting new product introduction and sustaining engineering activities from a regulatory perspective.
  • Working knowledge of regulatory requirements for Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, Taiwan, or other international medical device markets.
  • Familiarity with technical documentation, design control, change control, and product lifecycle management processes.
  • A strong understanding of global regulatory frameworks and quality management principles applicable to medical devices.
  • The ability to perform regulatory impact assessments and independently determine submission strategies for changes.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, organisational, and project management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across global teams.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
  • Lead regulatory support for New Product Introduction and sustaining activities in designated APAC markets, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, and Taiwan.
  • Prepare, compile, review, and submit regulatory dossiers, registrations, renewals, amendments, and notifications in accordance with local regulatory requirements.
  • Assess the regulatory impact of product, labelling, manufacturing, supplier, specification, and design changes and determine required regulatory actions.
  • Maintain product registrations and licenses throughout the product lifecycle, ensuring continued compliance with applicable regulations and market requirements.
  • Coordinate with regional regulatory teams, distributors, and in-country representatives to support regulatory submissions and market access activities.
  • Monitor regulatory commitments, submission timelines, approval status, and renewal requirements to ensure uninterrupted product availability.
  • Review technical documentation, product information, labelling, and other supporting records for completeness, accuracy, and regulatory compliance.
  • Support post-market regulatory activities, including field actions, vigilance-related submissions, product updates, and compliance requests.
  • Maintain regulatory records, databases, and document repositories in accordance with internal procedures and document control requirements.
  • Track changing regulatory requirements within assigned markets and assess the impact on existing products and planned product launches.
  • Collaborate with Quality, Research and Development, Product Engineering, Operations, Marketing, and Supply Chain teams to obtain required documentation and support regulatory deliverables.
  • Manage multiple projects and priorities independently while delivering regulatory outputs within established timelines.
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements, standardization, and efficiency enhancement across APAC regulatory activities.
  • Support internal and external audits, inspections, and compliance assessments by providing regulatory documentation and subject matter expertise.
  • Communicate project risks, regulatory concerns, and potential market access impacts to stakeholders and management.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience working with regulatory information management systems, product lifecycle management systems, document control systems, or equivalent tools.
  • Knowledge of ASEAN medical device regulations and international regulatory requirements.
  • Experience working with distributors, local country representatives, and external regulatory partners.
  • Experience with global product portfolios and cross-regional regulatory initiatives.
  • Familiarity with unique device identification, product registration databases, and post-market regulatory processes.

About the company

Stryker makes medical devices for hospitals, surgical centers and emergency responders, spanning joint implants, surgical instruments and patient transport equipment. Its Mako platform assists surgeons with joint replacement, while its neurotechnology products support brain and spine procedures and stroke treatment. Clinicians use its equipment during surgery and emergency care, and the company earns money by selling implants, disposable products and capital equipment through direct sales teams and distributors. The business also supplies training and technical support for healthcare providers using its devices. Stryker was founded in 1941 and is headquartered in Portage, Michigan.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Kalamazoo, Michigan

Founded

1941

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What believers are saying

  • Demand supports growth: July 2026 Stryker results show organic sales rose 9%, with reported sales reaching $6.6 billion.
  • Service extends equipment sales: Stryker's ProCare contracts bundle preventive maintenance, repairs and original manufacturer parts.
  • Relocation is available for Worcester technicians: Stryker's live transport service opening also lists 12 paid holidays.

What critics are saying

  • Operational failures reach customers: March 2026 cyberattack disrupted Stryker's ordering, manufacturing and shipping.
  • Older implants retain legal exposure: Stryker's recall estimates include Rejuvenate, LFIT V40 and legacy Wright hip products.
  • Field service demands travel: Stryker's northern Minnesota opening lists 80% travel plus evening or weekend call.

What makes Stryker unique

  • Mako combines imaging and physical guidance: Stryker uses CT-based planning and haptic boundaries during hip replacement.
  • Discarded devices return to service: Stryker's Sustainability Solutions reprocesses medical equipment for hospitals across the U.S. and Canada.
  • Transport extends its technology outside hospitals: Stryker's Power-LOAD supports stretchers while loading and unloading ambulances.

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Medical & prescription plans

Supplemental health benefits

Flexible Spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Short-term & long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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