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DEKA Research & Development Corp.

Independent R&D lab developing medical devices

Regulatory Affairs Project Manager

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Senior
Bachelor's
Manchester, NH, USA
In Person
Biology & BiotechRegulatory & Quality (Life Sciences)

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in a technically related field is required.
  • At least 5 years of direct work experience in a medical device, drug, or biologic regulatory role, with demonstrated success obtaining product approvals or clearances.
  • Experience with direct FDA interactions, including premarket notifications, Investigational Device Exemptions (IDEs), Q-submissions, and face-to-face meetings.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to balance priorities in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Expertise in current FDA processes, including the eSTAR submission tool, establishment registration and listing, Unique Device Identification (UDI), product labeling, and post-market reporting, including Medical Device Reporting (MDR) and Field Action Reporting.
  • Experience with medical device quality regulations, including Quality Management System Regulations (QMSRs), ISO 13485, and MDSAP.
  • Demonstrated ability to expand regulatory organization capabilities.
Responsibilities
  • Work closely with customers and development teams to define and execute regulatory approval and clearance programs, including establishing regulatory requirements and leading preparation and submission of 510(k)s, PMAs, IDEs, Technical Files, and other international dossiers.
  • Provide leadership and guidance to Research and Development in developing regulatory strategies across the product life cycle.
  • Mentor regulatory affairs staff and internal cross-functional partners on regulatory strategies and tactics.
  • Lead FDA interactions, including in-person meetings, teleconferences, written submissions, and other agency engagements as needed.
  • Participate in the design and conduct of clinical trials, and assist in obtaining and maintaining appropriate regulatory approvals from the FDA, Institutional Review Boards (IRBs), and/or Ethics Boards.
  • Improve internal regulatory processes and procedures to increase efficiency and reduce time to market while maintaining compliance.
Desired Qualifications
  • Experience with drug, biologic, and combination product approvals is a plus.
  • Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAC) certification is a plus.

About the company

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DEKA Research & Development Corp.

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DEKA Research & Development Corp. is a leading engineering R&D lab in Manchester, New Hampshire that develops a wide range of practical technologies and devices. It operates by interdisciplinary teams of engineers, machinists, designers, and technicians who take ambitious ideas and turn them into tangible products using advanced design and manufacturing methods. The company differentiates itself through its culture of hands-on experimentation, diverse project portfolio, and a track record of bringing to market or translating ideas into real-world applications. Its goal is to create technologies with a positive, lasting impact on people’s lives by solving meaningful problems.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Manchester, New Hampshire

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • Diatech acquisition on October 7, 2025 deepened DEKA’s diabetes delivery stack.
  • Emergex collaboration keeps DEKA’s intradermal applicator active across 2026 biotech pipelines.
  • Revelio counted 872 employees in March 2026, and hiring stayed active.

What critics are saying

  • Sequel Med Tech drives twiist commercialization; any 2026 launch miss starves DEKA royalties.
  • Dean Kamen’s February 2026 Epstein scrutiny pressures recruiting, partnerships, and nonprofit ties.
  • DEKA’s revenue depends on a narrow medical-device portfolio; one regulatory failure hurts everything.

What makes DEKA Research & Development Corp. unique

  • Dean Kamen’s 1982 engineering bench produced LUKE, iBOT, and twiist.
  • DEKA owns core infusion and microneedle IP, not just outsourced design.
  • FDA cleared twiist in 2025, proving repeatable regulated-device execution.

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  • Hybrid Work Options

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