Prin Regulatory Affairs Spec - Radio Frequency

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 10 Apr 2026 At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world. A Day in the Life The Principal Radio Regulatory Affairs Specialist is responsible for managing global RF/Wireless regulatory compliance activities for RF enabled devices within the Acute Care and Monitoring (ACM) Operating Unit. The Principal Radio Regulatory Affairs Specialist is dedicated to the Acute Care and Monitoring (ACM) Operating Unit. In this role, the specialist supports both New Product Development (NPD) programs and lifecycle maintenance activities across the RF enabled device portfolio. The specialist collaborates closely with Regulatory Affairs colleagues, cross functional partners at all levels, external test laboratories and certification bodies, and International Regulatory Affairs teams to ensure ongoing compliance with global RF, wireless, and telecommunication requirements. They have oversight of global RF submissions, perform change management assessments, and are responsible for ensuring RF compliance throughout the device lifecycle. The specialist additionally works with cross functional teams to develop new processes and improve existing procedures to integrate RF compliance requirements into ACM’s broader quality and regulatory systems, ensuring consistent, scalable, and proactive compliance across all programs. The ideal candidate has expertise in global RF certification pathways, integration of wireless technologies such as Wi Fi, Bluetooth, RFID, NFC, UWB, and in applying regulatory procedures and frameworks used across multiple businesses. Role and Responsibilities: Develop and execute global RF regulatory strategies for new and sustaining products. Identify and interpret worldwide RF, wireless, and telecommunication regulations and communicate input design requirements to New Product Development teams. Prepare and manage global RF technical documentation and certification submissions (e.g., FCC, ISED, RED, MIC). Act as an RA Extended Core Team Member within NPD projects to ensure RF design input requirements are identified, including RF technical parameters, RF labeling, and country‑specific Regulatory requirements. Proactively identify and raise potential risks, provide informed recommendations, and effectively guide cross-functional teams toward compliant and efficient solutions. Communicate with external labs, compliance and certification bodies, and in‑country regulatory representatives. Oversee the maintenance of RF databases, regulatory documentation, and OU RF procedures Collaborate with ACM cross-functional teams to influence the development of new or improved of RF‑related processes, procedures, and best‑practice frameworks Highly Differentiating Factors Expertise in global Telecommunication regulatory frameworks (e.g., FCC, RED, ISED, Japan Radio Law, ACMA) and their application to RF‑enabled technologies such as RFID, Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth, and NFC Ability to interpret RF technical requirements, such as output power, bandwidth, spurious emissions, and RF exposure, and turn them into clear design input and test requirements Experience navigating RF certification pathways and determining efficient test strategies Strong understanding of RF module integration requirements (labeling, exposure, host-device compliance) Demonstrated success developing global RF regulatory compliance strategies across the product lifecycle Background in engineering, regulatory affairs, or other technical roles supporting RF enabled product development Consistently applies strong communication skills; is proficient in clear, concise writing; is confident speaking up in cross‑functional settings; and leverages influence within teams and stakeholders across a matrixed organiza ... (truncated, view full listing at source)