Manager Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management
Job Description
Job Summary
This role will be directly managing Medline’s Risk Management Team within the Regulatory Compliance department. Responsible for implementing and maintaining risk management processes throughout Medline’s Quality Management System.Job Description
Responsibilities:
Own and continually improve Medline’s risk management system (policy, SOPs, forms, templates) to ensure consistent, lifecycle‑wide application aligned to ISO 14971 and internal Design Control practices
Evaluate the risks and act as an approver for the following processes: Change Controls, Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Medical Device Reporting (MDR), Recalls, Health Hazard Evaluations (HHEs), and other major quality events.
Represent Medline as risk management SME in BSI/MDSAP/FDA assessments; lead preparation, conduct real‑time issue resolution, and drive sustainable corrective actions.
Act as a liaison with cross-functional teams such as Divisional
risk management information is gathered, evaluated, and communicated to make informed decisions on product and process improvement. Product Divisions, and/or Finance to ensure R&D, and/or Quality, International Quality,Develop new approaches and strategies to solve problems related to global post-market surveillance and regulatory compliance.
Identify and manage the execution of continuous improvement projects.
Assist divisions in risk management activities from a global market and regulatory compliance standpoint.
Monitor changes in the regulatory environment, with a focus on ISO 14971, and implement required changes to procedures and processes to maintain regulatory compliance. Escalate to upper management as needed.
Management responsibilities include:
Typically oversee professional employees/teams;
Day-to-day operations of a group of employees;
Oversee major projects/programs/outcomes; May have budgetary responsibility and usually contributes to budgetary impact; Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects; Recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies; Provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning; Hire staff, recommend pay increases, perform performance reviews, train and develop staff ,estimate personnel needs, assign work, meet completion dates, interpret and ensure consistent application of organizational policies.
Qualifications:
Education Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.
At least 4 years of experience working with QSR/GMP/ISO requirements or other regulated industries.
Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
Experience controlling and coordinating concurrent projects, competing priorities and critical deadlines.
Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using AVERAGE function, merging and centering cells, printing centered page and/or creating a pivot table). Position requires travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state, out of state and/or internationally).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Food, Cosmetic, or Personal Products Industries. Experience with Tableau or other data analysis tools.
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position:
$115,440.00 - $173,160.00 AnnualThe actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Job Summary
This role will be directly managing Medline’s Risk Management Team within the Regulatory Compliance department. Responsible for implementing and maintaining risk management processes throughout Medline’s Quality Management System.Job Description
Responsibilities:
Own and continually improve Medline’s risk management system (policy, SOPs, forms, templates) to ensure consistent, lifecycle‑wide application aligned to ISO 14971 and internal Design Control practices
Evaluate the risks and act as an approver for the following processes: Change Controls, Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA), Medical Device Reporting (MDR), Recalls, Health Hazard Evaluations (HHEs), and other major quality events.
Represent Medline as risk management SME in BSI/MDSAP/FDA assessments; lead preparation, conduct real‑time issue resolution, and drive sustainable corrective actions.
Act as a liaison with cross-functional teams such as Divisional
risk management information is gathered, evaluated, and communicated to make informed decisions on product and process improvement. Product Divisions, and/or Finance to ensure R&D, and/or Quality, International Quality,Develop new approaches and strategies to solve problems related to global post-market surveillance and regulatory compliance.
Identify and manage the execution of continuous improvement projects.
Assist divisions in risk management activities from a global market and regulatory compliance standpoint.
Monitor changes in the regulatory environment, with a focus on ISO 14971, and implement required changes to procedures and processes to maintain regulatory compliance. Escalate to upper management as needed.
Management responsibilities include:
Typically oversee professional employees/teams;
Day-to-day operations of a group of employees;
Oversee major projects/programs/outcomes; May have budgetary responsibility and usually contributes to budgetary impact; Interpret and execute policies for departments/projects; Recommend and implement new policies or modifications to existing policies; Provide general guidelines and parameters for staff functioning; Hire staff, recommend pay increases, perform performance reviews, train and develop staff ,estimate personnel needs, assign work, meet completion dates, interpret and ensure consistent application of organizational policies.
Qualifications:
Education Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or related field.
At least 4 years of experience working with QSR/GMP/ISO requirements or other regulated industries.
Experience analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
Experience controlling and coordinating concurrent projects, competing priorities and critical deadlines.
Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using AVERAGE function, merging and centering cells, printing centered page and/or creating a pivot table). Position requires travel up to 25% of the time for business purposes (within state, out of state and/or internationally).
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in Medical Device, Pharmaceutical, Food, Cosmetic, or Personal Products Industries. Experience with Tableau or other data analysis tools.
Medline Industries, LP, and its subsidiaries, offer a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.
The anticipated salary range for this position:
$115,440.00 - $173,160.00 AnnualThe actual salary will vary based on applicant’s location, education, experience, skills, and abilities. This role is bonus and/or incentive eligible. Medline will not pay less than the applicable minimum wage or salary threshold.
Our benefit package includes health insurance, life and disability, 401(k) contributions, paid time off, etc., for employees working 30 or more hours per week on average. For a more comprehensive list of our benefits please click here. For roles where employees work less than 30 hours per week, benefits include 401(k) contributions as well as access to the Employee Assistance Program, Employee Resource Groups and the Employee Service Corp.
We’re dedicated to creating a Medline where everyone feels they belong and can grow their career. We strive to do this by seeking diversity in all forms, acting inclusively, and ensuring that people have tools and resources to perform at their best. Explore our Belonging page here.
Medline Industries, LP is an equal opportunity employer. Medline evaluates qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, neurodivergence, protected veteran status, marital or family status, caregiver responsibilities, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
About Medline Industries
Medline is the largest provider of medical-surgical products and supply chain solutions serving all points of care. Through its unique offering of world-class products, supply chain resilience and clinical practice expertise, Medline delivers improved clinical, financial and operational outcomes. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, the company employs 43,000 people worldwide and operates in over 100 countries and territories.
It has always been Medline's intention and purpose to create a great place to work for everyone. We believe tapping into the richness of our employees' diversity allows us to find innovative solutions for our customers, who themselves represent a diverse group both in the U.S. and around the world. The Belonging and Engagement team at Medline is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace culture. We focus on creating opportunities for employees to feel seen, supported, and connected through initiatives like Employee Resource Groups (ERGs), cultural awareness events, new hire engagement, and leadership training.
Every hour of every day, healthcare professionals rely on Medline to help them do their job. Our agile and resilient global team is determined to get our customers exactly what they need, at the right time, every time. If you're a self-starter, eager to grow your career within a high-performing environment, this is the place for you. Together, we make healthcare run better.
For more on all things Belonging at Medline Industries, check out our home page here.
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