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Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 2 Locations
Sponsorship verdict
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One solid signal, not two — worth applying, and worth asking about sponsorship early.
- Employer is on a government sponsor recordThe US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
- The posting doesn’t mention sponsorshipSilence isn’t a refusal — ask the recruiter before investing much time.
- No salary bar for this routeH-1B has no fixed salary bar: the employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for the role and area. Cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level. Source: https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/12/29/2025-23853/weighted-selection-process-for-registrants-and-petitioners-seeking-to-file-cap-subject-h-1b, rules effective 2026-02-27.
- What Medtronic INC paid sponsored hires in similar roles8 certified filings for “Senior Regulatory Affairs Specialist” (Regulatory Affairs Specialists) in CA: $97k–$113k, median $106k. Most were filed at wage level III (71%) — 3 lottery entries, ≈46% projected selection odds for cap-subject employers. Source: US Department of Labor LCA disclosure data (Oct 2025 – Jun 2026).
- Confirmed live todayWhen a source last listed this job as open.
US H-1B: cap-subject employers enter a lottery weighted by wage level — Level I gets 1 entry, Level IV gets 4 (DHS projected selection odds ≈15% at Level I to ≈61% at Level IV). Universities and non-profit research employers are cap-exempt. The $100,000 fee for new petitions from abroad is currently blocked by a court order (appeal pending).
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The US Department of Labor certified 193 H-1B/E-3 labor condition applications for this employer between Oct 2025 and Jun 2026 (latest Jun 2026) — the step every H-1B hire needs first. USCIS also records 106 H-1B approvals in FY2023. Source: LCA disclosure data (US Department of Labor (OFLC)).
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About the role
Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life The Regulatory Affairs function within Medtronic Benelux supports compliance with medical device regulations and quality requirements across Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg. Working closely with commercial, quality, and regulatory teams, the function helps ensure patient safety, effective post-market surveillance, regulatory compliance, and timely engagement with competent authorities and customers. This position is based in Maastricht or Heerlen, Netherlands, and follows a Flex work arrangement, you are expected to work from the Eindhoven or Heerlen office twice per week. The role supports stakeholders across the Benelux region and may require limited travel within the territory as business needs arise. As an Associate Regulatory Affairs Specialist, you will support Quality and Regulatory Compliance activities across the Benelux region. You will work with experienced Regulatory Affairs professionals to support post-market surveillance activities, field safety corrective actions, interactions with competent authorities, and quality management system processes. The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective collaboration with commercial and operational teams. Primary Responsibilities • Coordinate the preparation, execution, and follow-up of field safety corrective actions and product hold activities within the Benelux region. • Manage inquiries from competent authorities related to vigilance activities and field safety corrective actions. • Advise sales teams on product complaint handling and product return processes in compliance with regulatory requirements and company procedures. • Support Quality Management System activities, including supplier management, distributor management, document control, and key performance indicator monitoring. • Monitor regulatory developments and support implementation of new regulatory requirements affecting the Benelux region. • Manage shared regulatory mailboxes and respond to internal, tender, and customer requests. • Support promotional and marketing activities by reviewing materials for regulatory compliance. • Collaborate with regional and global Quality and Regulatory teams on compliance initiatives and process improvements. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree with 0+ years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Quality, Life Sciences, Biomedical Sciences, Healthcare, or a related field. • Fluency in English and Dutch, both written and spoken. • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and database systems. • Experience managing multiple priorities with strong organizational and administrative skills. • Ability to work accurately with high attention to detail in a regulated environment. Preferred Qualifications • Knowledge of French or German. • Knowledge of medical device regulations, post-market surveillance, or vigilance processes. • Experience working within a Quality Management System certified to ISO 13485. • Experience supporting regulatory, quality, or compliance activities in the healthcare or medical device industry. • Proactive working style and ability to work effectively in a multicultural environment. Physical Job Requirements The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work b