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Regulatory Affair Specialist - Onsite
Medtronic INC · 🇺🇸 Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States of America
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 roles2 certified filings for “Sr. Regulatory Affairs Specialist” (Regulatory Affairs Specialists) in MN: $94k–$110k, median $102k. Most were filed at wage level III (50%) — 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
We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 24 Oct 2026 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 Our Neuroscience portfolio includes the Neuromodulation and Pelvic Health Operating Units, which deliver implantable and minimally invasive therapies to address chronic pain, movement disorders, bladder and bowel control conditions, and other nervous system disorders. The Regulatory Affairs function partners with product development, quality, clinical, manufacturing, and global regulatory teams to support product registrations, regulatory compliance, and lifecycle management activities across global markets. Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Brain Modulation and Pain Interventions Check us out on LinkedIn: Medtronic Pelvic Health This position is based at Medtronic’s Rice Creek East campus in Minnesota and follows an onsite work model with a minimum of four days per week in the office. The Regulatory Affairs Specialist supports regulatory strategy, submissions, approvals, and compliance activities for medical devices marketed globally. This role partners with cross-functional teams and international regulatory stakeholders to facilitate product registrations, support product changes, and maintain compliance with applicable regulatory requirements. Primary Responsibilities • Prepare and support regulatory submissions for the United States, European Union, Canada, and other global markets. • Collaborate with engineering, quality, clinical, and manufacturing teams to assess regulatory requirements for product changes and new product introductions. • Develop regulatory documentation to support product registrations, renewals, annual reports, and change notifications. • Review product labeling, technical documentation, and design changes for regulatory impact and compliance. • Support interactions with regulatory authorities and respond to regulatory inquiries under the manager's guidance. • Partner with global regulatory teams to obtain market approvals and maintain product registrations. • Support regulatory compliance activities, including manufacturing site registrations, audits, vigilance reporting, and recall-related activities. • Provide regulatory guidance to product development teams throughout the product lifecycle. Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline and 2+ years of experience in regulatory affairs, quality, clinical, or medical device-related roles. • Experience supporting medical devices regulated under FDA requirements, including Class II and/or Class III products. • Experience preparing or supporting regulatory submissions, including 510(k), Premarket Approval (PMA), European Union Medical Device Regulation (EU MDR), or international regulatory filings. • Knowledge of FDA regulations, EU MDR requirements, ISO 13485, and ISO 14971 standards. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Preferred Qualifications • 2+ years of regulatory affairs experience within the medical device industry. • Advanced degree in engineering, biological sciences, physical sciences, or health sciences. • Experience supporting global product registrations and regulatory approvals across multiple regions. • Experience working in regulated biotechnology or medical device manufacturing environment