What experience do you have working with regulatory bodies?
The medical device industry is one of the most highly regulated spaces to be in. Tell the interviewer what exposure you have had in this space. Consider aspects like assessing product change notifications for impact to the regulatory database in a timely manner, establishing and maintaining relationships with regional regulatory affairs, supporting regulatory operations, etc. If you haven't had experience in this area yet, be honest, but express your desire to learn more and support the organization.
"In my current company, I work on a team with those in government relations on the device that I manage. I work with our engineers and scientists to make sure we are proving and testing all the claims we are making about our product. The government relations team is actually the ones with the regular contact with FDA but I help to support their work to make sure we have approval."
"I have never worked in the medical device space, but my company has other regulatory bodies that have regulations we need to follow, so I am accustomed to reporting and adhering to certain standards. I'm confident I could quickly learn all the elements I need to regarding the FDA very quickly."
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Anonymous Answer
In the restaurant business, I used to deal with health inspectors with HACCP and in the construction business, I used to communicate and fill out forms for safety officers.
Stephanie's Feedback
It sounds like the experience you have collaborating with health inspectors would really be a transferrable skill for this role. I suggest you develop this response a bit more, though. For example; "From working with regulatory bodies, I've learned the importance of documentation, attention to detail, and active communication. I believe that my experience collaborating with health inspectors would align seamlessly with the duties of this role."
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