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Assistant General Counsel, Diagnostics Platform

Cepheid
Remote (United States)
RemoteUSD 250,000 - 275,000 / year

About this role

About the Role The Assistant General Counsel provides strategic legal guidance to support the development, authorization, marketing, and lifecycle management of FDA-regulated medical device products, including in vitro diagnostics. This role partners closely with R&D, Quality, Clinical, Regulatory Affairs, Manufacturing, and Commercial teams to mitigate regulatory risk and ensure adherence to U.S. and global device regulatory requirements. This position reports to the Vice President and Regulatory Compliance Counsel, Diagnostics Platform and is part of the Danaher Diagnostics legal team. The position will be fully US remote. What You'll Do

  • Provide legal regulatory counsel to operating companies’ Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs teams on product issues, including pre-market and post-market strategies and events.
  • Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and Operations teams to ensure regulatory compliance across the product lifecycle.
  • Review and advise on promotional materials and product launch strategies for commercial Sales and Marketing.
  • Monitor evolving FDA and global device regulations and advise leadership on potential regulatory and business implications.
  • Provide support for post-market activities, such as adverse event reporting, field actions, product marketing, inspections and audits. What We're Looking For
  • J.D. from an accredited law school; admission to practice in relevant jurisdiction.
  • Extensive experience advising on FDA medical device regulations, including product development, Quality System Regulation, product promotion, and enforcement matters.
  • Strong background in GMP/GDP investigations, FDA pre-market and post-market interactions, IVD and RUO marketing strategies.
  • Expertise in product promotional communications regulations and compliance, including on- and off-label communications, product labeling, and promotional materials.
  • Excellent analytical and communication skills.
  • Ability to travel approximately 10-15%. Nice to Have
  • 8+ years supporting medical device manufacturers (preferred).
  • Knowledge of global medical device product regulatory frameworks and industry standards (ISO 13485, ISO 14971). Compensation & Benefits
  • Salary range: 250,000 - 275,000 USD per year. This position is eligible for bonus/incentive pay.
  • Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, and 401(k).
  • Flexible remote work arrangement and benefits through Danaher Diagnostics.

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