Compliance Specialist II – Regulatory Affairs
About the role
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. ROLE REQUIREMENT: Onsite 5 days a week DESCRIPTION: Conduct regulatory assessments of new products to support product onboarding using established internal screening procedures Review product inquiries and provide regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and compliant business decisions Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian and international regulations, including Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Medical Devices Regulations, and Natural Health Products Regulations Support customer order approvals involving regulated or restricted products in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures Maintain regulatory permits, licenses, and registrations, including Precursor Chemicals (Class A & B), Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Medical Device Licences (MDLs), Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL), and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import permits Monitor changes to regulatory requirements, assess business impacts, and support implementation of regulatory updates Partner with Distribution Centers, Customs Compliance, Supply Chain, Commercial, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to resolve regulatory issues and ensure business continuity Support internal and external audits and prepare regulatory reports, submissions, and documentation for government agencies Contribute to Regulatory Affairs projects, process improvements and system enhancements that improve compliance and operational efficiency REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline 3 to 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Quality, or a related function, preferably within the medical device, pharmaceutical, life sciences industry Knowledge of Health Canada’s Medical Device regulatory requirements and related compliance programs Strong working knowledge of the Canadian chemical compliance framework, including the WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Precursor Chemicals, and the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) regulations. Direct experience with these regulations is considered an asset. Experience maintaining regulatory licenses, permits, registrations, and compliance documentation. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Proficiency in French language preferred Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Experience participating in regulatory inspections, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives Compensation The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $56,400.00–$68,000.00. Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.
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Compliance Specialist II – Regulatory Affairs
About the role
Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer. ROLE REQUIREMENT: Onsite 5 days a week DESCRIPTION: Conduct regulatory assessments of new products to support product onboarding using established internal screening procedures Review product inquiries and provide regulatory guidance to internal stakeholders, ensuring timely and compliant business decisions Ensure compliance with applicable Canadian and international regulations, including Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Canadian Standards Association (CSA), Medical Devices Regulations, and Natural Health Products Regulations Support customer order approvals involving regulated or restricted products in accordance with regulatory requirements and internal procedures Maintain regulatory permits, licenses, and registrations, including Precursor Chemicals (Class A & B), Controlled Goods Program (CGP), Medical Device Licences (MDLs), Medical Device Establishment Licence (MDEL), and Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import permits Monitor changes to regulatory requirements, assess business impacts, and support implementation of regulatory updates Partner with Distribution Centers, Customs Compliance, Supply Chain, Commercial, Quality, and other cross-functional teams to resolve regulatory issues and ensure business continuity Support internal and external audits and prepare regulatory reports, submissions, and documentation for government agencies Contribute to Regulatory Affairs projects, process improvements and system enhancements that improve compliance and operational efficiency REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Life Sciences, Regulatory Affairs, Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline 3 to 5 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Compliance, Quality, or a related function, preferably within the medical device, pharmaceutical, life sciences industry Knowledge of Health Canada’s Medical Device regulatory requirements and related compliance programs Strong working knowledge of the Canadian chemical compliance framework, including the WHMIS, Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG), Precursor Chemicals, and the Controlled Goods Program (CGP) regulations. Direct experience with these regulations is considered an asset. Experience maintaining regulatory licenses, permits, registrations, and compliance documentation. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English Proficiency in French language preferred Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and collaborate effectively in a cross-functional environment Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications Experience participating in regulatory inspections, internal audits, and continuous improvement initiatives Compensation The estimated annualized pay range for this position in Ontario is $56,400.00–$68,000.00. Thank you for your interest as you consider starting a new career journey with us. As the world leader in serving science, our colleagues develop critical solutions through innovation—and build rewarding careers. Discover their extraordinary stories and connection to our Mission to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Their work is a story of purpose. What story will you tell? Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of more than $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, veteran status, age or disability status.