Regulatory Affairs Manager

Job Description

Job Description

At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance and healthspan. WHOOP empowers members to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.

WHOOP is seeking a Regulatory Affairs Manager (Medical Devices) to navigate and manage regulatory affairs for Medical Device Software in the US. In this role, you will work with the WHOOP Medical Device Team to act as a champion of U.S. Regulatory activities throughout the medical device lifecycle.

As a Regulatory Affairs Manager, you will be responsible for various regulatory & quality functions, such as leading regulatory submissions, implementation of quality system processes, collaborating with the WHOOP Medical Device Team throughout the product development process, and ensuring compliance with the Quality Management System (QMS). You will hold yourself and the team accountable for developing best-in-class, safe, and effective medical devices that address customer and regulatory requirements. Additionally, you will need to bring best practices and creative problem-solving abilities to support high-speed medical development in a consumer wearable company.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Lead U.S. regulatory strategy and submissions for WHOOP’s SaMD products, including FDA 510(k), De Novo classification requests, and pre-submission meetings
• Prepare and submit U.S. regulatory documentation including Q-submissions, De Novo requests, 510(k)s, product change notifications, and post-market reports
• Serve as U.S. regulatory lead on cross-functional teams, advising on design controls, labeling, software documentation, risk management, clinical evaluations, and usability
• Mentor teammates and evangelize U.S. regulatory strategy within WHOOP
• Support development and maintenance of WHOOP’s FDA-compliant QMS, ensuring adherence to 21 CFR 820 and ISO 13485 : 2016
• Support internal audits, supplier audits, and FDA inspections or third-party audits as needed
• Implement post-market surveillance, including complaint handling, adverse event reporting (MDR), and field actions
• Develop and implement training programs to strengthen company-wide awareness of U.S. medical device requirements
• Monitor changes in the U.S. FDA guidance, enforcement trends, and relevant standards
• Foster strong partnerships across Product, Legal, and Engineering to balance speed and compliance in bringing impactful health technologies to market

QUALIFICATIONS :

This role is based in the WHOOP office located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.

Interested in the role, but don’t meet every qualification? We encourage you to still apply! At WHOOP, we believe there is much more to a candidate than what is written on paper, and we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive environment, we encourage anyone who is interested in this role to apply.

WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.  It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.