Regulatory Affairs Program Manager
US$168,000 – US$225,000 / yr base salary
Posted 9 Oct 2026
Advertised as “Senior Regulatory Affairs Program Manager”
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- Expected experience
- 4–6 yrs
- Management level
- Individual contributor
- Employment
- Hybrid
- Contract
- Full-time
| Base salary | US$168,000 – US$225,000 / yr |
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Field of studyBiomedical Engineering, Regulatory Science, Software Engineering (or related)
Study levelBachelor's
About The Role
Senior Regulatory Affairs Program Manager is the primary regulatory strategist and architect for our AI/ML Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) portfolio. While many companies view Regulatory Affairs as a purely administrative function, at Hinge Health we leverage this role as a technical discipline.
In this role, you will be responsible for the hands-on authorship and management of regulatory submissions (510(k), De Novo, Pre-Subs) for our cutting-edge AI products. You will partner closely with Product, Clinical, and Engineering teams to interpret the evolving FDA framework for AI/ML, helping us navigate complex pathways like Predetermined Change Control Plans (PCCP). You will also own the internal regulatory functions that support our Quality Management System, ensuring our rapid innovation remains compliant.
What You’ll Accomplish
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Submission Leadership (AI/ML SaMD): Lead the planning, authorship, and submission of regulatory filings (510(k), De Novo, Q-Submissions) for AI/ML-enabled software. You will be the primary author, not just a reviewer, translating complex technical and clinical data into compelling regulatory narratives.
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Regulatory Strategy & AI Policy: Develop and execute regulatory strategies for new product introductions and major software updates. You will serve as the internal authority on the FDA’s evolving AI/ML Action Plan, guiding the business on how to validate and monitor adaptive algorithms.
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Design Control & Change Impact: Participate in Design Reviews and Change Control Boards (CCB) to assess the regulatory impact of software changes. You will determine when a new 510(k) or "Letter to File" is required, specifically evaluating changes to AI models and retraining pipelines.
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QMS & Internal Compliance: Support the maintenance of the Quality Management System (QMS) by ensuring regulatory requirements (21 CFR 820, ISO 13485) are reflected in internal procedures. You will act as the Regulatory representative during internal and external audits (FDA, ISO).
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Promotional Review: Review and approve labeling, marketing materials, and user manuals to ensure claims are substantiated and consistent with cleared indications for use.
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Post-Market Surveillance & Vigilance: Partner with Quality to monitor post-market performance of AI models. You will lead the assessment of complaints for regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., eMDRs) and manage any necessary recalls or field actions.
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Cross-Functional Coaching: Educate technical teams on regulatory principles, demystifying the submission process and helping engineers understand how their documentation directly supports regulatory clearance.