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Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Audrey K. Sterling
Boston, MA
(617) 555-0143
audrey.sterling@proton.mail
linkedin.com/in/audrey-sterling-ra | raps.org/member/audrey-sterling
Professional Summary
Methodical Regulatory Affairs Specialist with 6 years of experience managing global health authority compliance for mid-sized biotechnology and medical device firms. Skilled in drafting 510(k) submissions, coordinating ISO 13485 quality system audits, and managing post-market surveillance reports. Successfully expedited 4 medical device clearances by 25 days and reduced regulatory query response times by 32% using electronic submissions. Collaborative partner to quality assurance, engineering, and clinical teams to align product lifecycles with evolving FDA and EU MDR regulations. Proficient in Veeva Vault RIM, eCTD compilers, TrackWise, and FDA Electronic Submission Gateway (ESG).
Work Experience
Regulatory Affairs Specialist II — Aegis Biopharma Systems
Boston, MA | September 2023 – Present
- Drafted and submitted 5 FDA 510(k) premarket notifications for class II diagnostic devices, securing clearance 18 days ahead of average agency timelines using Veeva Vault RIM.
- Coordinated the transition of 14 legacy product technical files to comply with new EU MDR regulations, utilizing TrackWise to manage document gaps and reduce compliance review cycles by 24%.
- Managed regulatory documentation for 3 successful ISO 13485 external audits, addressing 100% of auditor requests within 24 hours through a redesigned digital repository.
- Reviewed 120+ product packaging layouts and marketing materials annually for FDA compliance, reducing labeling non-conformance feedback loops by 35% using electronic proofing workflows.
Regulatory Affairs Associate — Vertex Therapeutics Solutions
Cambridge, MA | June 2020 – August 2023
- Compiled and formatted 8 electronic Common Technical Document (eCTD) submissions for investigational new drug applications, resolving compilation errors to improve initial acceptance rates by 15%.
- Prepared 45+ post-market surveillance reports and adverse event filings, utilizing LIMS databases to aggregate clinical complaints and submit safety updates 5 days ahead of FDA deadlines.
- Updated 18 regulatory standard operating procedures (SOPs) to align with changing GxP standards, cutting onboarding cycle times for new quality associates by 30%.
- Addressed 30+ official information requests from international regulatory agencies, organizing cross-functional clinical data to decrease median response turnaround times by 40%.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Boston Science University · Boston, MA · 2020
Skills
FDA 510(k) submissions, EU MDR compliance, ISO 13485, eCTD formatting, Post-market surveillance, Regulatory strategy, GxP guidelines, Veeva Vault RIM, LIMS, TrackWise, Document Control, Labeling review, Clinical data analysis, FDA Electronic Submission Gateway
Projects
EU MDR Transition Initiative
Role: Lead Regulatory Specialist
Tools: TrackWise, Veeva Vault, Microsoft Excel
Managed the gap assessment and remediation of 14 technical files for Class IIa medical devices, achieving full compliance ahead of the EU MDR transition deadline with zero product recalls.
eCTD Digital System Migration
Role: Regulatory Associate
Tools: Veeva Vault RIM, LIMS, FDA ESG
Standardized electronic submission pipelines for 8 investigational drug applications, reducing compilation errors by 50% and improving submission processing speeds by 3 weeks.
Certifications
- Regulatory Affairs Certification (RAC) - Devices (2023)
- ISO 13485 Lead Auditor Certification (2022)
- Regulatory Affairs Professionals Society (RAPS) Certificate (2021)
Additional information
- Languages: English (Native), French (Professional Working Proficiency)
- Volunteer Work: Mentored regulatory science graduate students through the RAPS local chapter (2023-present)
- Availability: 3 weeks notice
Job Market Insights
Market data and opportunities for
Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Job Market Insights
$78,000
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$115,000
Avg:
$95,000
Growth Outlook:
Employment of regulatory specialists is projected to grow by 6% over the next decade, driven by the expanding medical device and biotechnology industries. The increasing complexity of global frameworks, particularly EU MDR/IVDR, ensures steady demand for skilled professionals. While AI tools will automate routine documentation, human oversight remains critical for strategic regulatory planning and health authority interactions. Candidates with expertise in digital health or gene therapies will see the strongest job prospects.
6% growth over 10 years
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