Manager, Regulatory Compliance

About Cleerly

We’re Cleerly – a healthcare company that’s revolutionizing how heart disease is diagnosed, treated, and tracked. We were founded in 2017 by one of the world’s leading cardiologists and are a growing team of world-class engineering, operations, medical affairs, marketing, and sales leaders. We raised $223M in Series C funding in 2022 which has enabled rapid growth and continued support of our mission. In December 2024 we received an additional $106M in a Series C extension funding. Most of our teams work remotely and have access to our offices in Denver, Colorado, New, York, New York, Dallas, Texas, and Lisbon, Portugal with some roles requiring you to be on-site in a location. 

Cleerly has created a new standard of care for heart disease through value-based, AI-driven precision diagnostic solutions with the goal of helping prevent heart attacks. Our technology goes beyond traditional measures of heart disease by enabling comprehensive quantification and characterization of atherosclerosis, or plaque buildup, in each of the heart arteries. Cleerly’s solutions are supported by more than a decade of performing some of the world’s largest clinical trials to identify important findings beyond symptoms that increase a person’s risk of heart attacks. 

At Cleerly, we collaborate digitally and use a wide variety of systems. Our people use Google Workspace (GMail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides), Slack, Confluence/Jira, and Zoom Video, prior experience in these areas is a plus. Role or department specific technology needs may vary and will be listed as requirements in the job description. 

About the Opportunity

We are a growing startup company focused on developing and distributing machine learning (artificial intelligence) solutions for medical applications. The Manager, Compliance must be a subject matter expert in compliance, encompassing domestic and international regulatory, quality, and related requirements. Responsible for proactively monitoring all relevant compliance changes and guiding the company to maintain adherence and achieve strategic success..

You'll be joining a team that delivers at high frequency by using and creating the latest technologies, interacting constantly with your team and communicating daily with the product team. You will also be working daily with data scientists and medical doctors, who will help to integrate software solutions with the healthcare systems, all in an environment conducive to productivity, brainstorming, and close collaboration across teams, with each team member being an integral part of the creative process.

TTC: $170,000 - $179,000

 *Total Target Compensation (TTC): Total Cash Compensation (including base pay, variable pay, commission, bonuses, etc.). We hire employees anywhere within the United States and account for geography when determining base salary.

Description: 

The Manager, Compliance plays a key role in ensuring Cleerly’s products, services, and operations meet global regulatory and quality requirements. This role requires in-depth knowledge of the medical device product development lifecycle, including design controls, safety and cybersecurity risk management, and usability engineering. Strong experience with Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) is essential, along with the technical depth and regulatory understanding to support compliance in a fast-paced, software-driven environment. This position requires a strong individual contributor and team collaborator who demonstrates critical thinking, problem-solving, and cross-functional coordination skills. The Manager, Compliance will work closely with functions across Quality, Regulatory, R&D, Operations, and Core Lab to promote a culture of compliance, continuous improvement, and audit readiness..

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure ongoing compliance of Cleerly’s products, services, and operations with internal QMS processes and applicable global regulatory standards, including ISO 13485, 21 CFR Part 820, ISO 14971, IEC 62304, and EU MDR.
• Collaborate closely with Regulatory, Quality, Operations, Product Development, and Core Lab teams to align systems and processes that support compliance throughout the product lifecycle.
• Lead and participate in internal audits, proactively identifying risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Promote a state of continuous readiness (“always audit ready”) across Cleerly’s departments through training, awareness, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Serve as an interface for external audits and inspections (e.g., FDA, Notified Bodies, etc.), including planning, front- and back-room management, and response coordination.
• Lead and maintain Cleerly’s MDSAP compliance program, and manage the relationship with the organization’s Notified Body (BSI).
• Lead and/or support activities related to external audits by FDA, Notified Body, customers, and other international auditing bodies. This may include pre-audit logistics and requests, front and/or back room support during audits, and coordination of audit responses.
• Support and/or lead compliance activities related to field actions, recalls, and Quality Plans in response to changes or identified risks.
• Support Operations Quality by performing internal audits, mock inspections, and other proactive compliance activities.
• Contribute to the company’s regulatory intelligence efforts by tracking and communicating changes to applicable regulations, standards, and best practices.
• Initiate, execute, and/or support Quality Plans and change control activities related to product, process, or system changes that may impact compliance, safety, or performance.
• Support the execution of Management Review, CAPA processes, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Actively contribute to standards compliance by monitoring, interpreting, and applying evolving regulatory and industry standards to ensure Cleerly’s practices remain current and aligned.
• Carry out additional responsibilities as assigned by the Sr./Director of Quality Systems and Regulatory Compliance.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven experience (10+ years) in healthcare technology, life sciences, or similar regulated industries, preferably with a focus on Software as a Medical Device (SaMD).
• Demonstrated experience supporting or leading external audits and regulatory inspections, including FDA, Notified Body, and MDSAP audits.
• Exceptional collaboration, problem-solving, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organization and management skills, with the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and delegate to achieve established goals and objectives.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.

Technical Knowledge

• In-depth understanding of applicable standards, including ISO13485, ISO14971, IEC62304, and IEC62366.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations preferred:
• 21 CFR Part 820 US Quality Management System Regulation
• 2017/745 EU Medical Device Regulation
• In-depth understanding of Software as a Medical Device (SaMD) and software development lifecycles, including agile methods.
• Familiarity with technology applications, such as Jira, Confluence, Jama, Minitab, etc.

Supervisory Skills

• Minimum 5 years of technical leadership or people management experience in a quality or compliance role within a regulated industry.
• Proven track record in building and developing high-performing teams.
• Ability to work independently and proactively, while contributing effectively within a cross-functional team.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific or technical discipline required, or equivalent experience.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Certification as a Lead Auditor for ISO 13485 or MDSAP is highly desirable.
• Additional credentials such as ASQ certifications or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt are a plus.
• Experience with agile development and cloud solutions preferred.

Location Requirement: This position is based in New York City and requires regular collaboration with our Core Lab teams in the US and Portugal. Travel to Portugal is required to support operations across both locations.

Working at Cleerly takes HEART. Discover our Core Values:

• H: Humility- be a servant leader
• E: Excellence- deliver world-changing results
• A: Accountability- do what you say; expect the same from others
• R: Remarkable- inspire & innovate with impact
• T: Teamwork- together we win

Why you should apply:

• PURPOSE: Cleerly’s purpose is to create a world without heart attacks. With our new paradigm for precision heart care, we will leave big footprints in the sands of time. Help us make that a reality!
• GROWTH: We prioritize learning and growth. As a rapid growth company, there is always space for new challenges and responsibilities.
• OWNERSHIP: Everyone on the team contributes to our success, so everyone has equity in the company through our employee stock option incentive plan.
• BENEFITS: Cleerly offers a variety of medical, dental, and vision plans, designed to fit you and your family’s needs. Along with stock options and a 401(k) match program that helps you invest in the future, Cleerly also offers company wide holidays, a winter break, as well as a self-managed PTO policy. Additional benefits include, wellness, home office and learning & development stipends and parental leave benefits for new parents.

Don’t meet 100 percent of the qualifications? Apply anyway and help us diversify our candidate pool and workforce. We value experience, whether gained formally or informally on the job or through other experiences.

OUR COMPANY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.  We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Job duties, activities and responsibilities are subject to change by our company.

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