Pankaj U.

Global Regulatory Affairs & QA Lead at SomnoMed | Previously led Class III PMA at EBR Systems | Notes on medtech regulatory strategy

South Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia

About

Specialties: Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP: 21 CFR 820) Project management in multi-functional teams Proficient at CAD with SolidWorks Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (ASME Y14.5M-1994) Leading Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) Matlab, C++, MS Word, Excel and Outlook. Finite Element Analysis (FEA) with Cosmos and ABAQUS/CAE Fluency in English, Nepali and Hindi.

Experience

  • Global Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance Lead at SomnoMed Australia & New Zealand
    Dec 2025 - Present · 7 mos

    Leading global regulatory affairs and quality assurance for SomnoMed, the public medical device company shipping mandibular advancement devices for Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

  • Regulatory Affairs at EBR Systems, Inc.
    Apr 2021 - Dec 2025 · 4 yrs 9 mos

    Regulatory leader driving global strategy, execution excellence, and agency engagement for a world-first Class III cardiac implantable technology. I defined regulatory pathways for development and market expansion, co-authored the modular PMA, and streamlined design- and change-control approvals across FDA, TGA, and EU frameworks. I elevate cross-functional clarity, accelerate regulatory decision-making, and strengthen commercialization readiness — while coaching team growth and building a high-trust culture. Key Impact: Enabled major regulatory milestones advancing the first leadless LV endocardial pacing system toward global commercialization. Skills & Achievements • Led strategy and submissions for Class III Active Implantable breakthrough technology • Co-authored full PMA modules and high-complexity IDE supplements • Led pre-submission regulatory alignment with global regulatory agencies • Managed EU vigilance and multiple field safety corrective actions • Strengthened execution discipline and regulatory readiness across programs • Mentored regulatory professionals and improved cross-functional collaboration

  • Regulatory Affairs Specialist at Entrotech Life Sciences
    Aug 2018 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 9 mos

    Certified ISO 13485 Lead Auditor

  • Medtronic (4 yrs 5 mos)
    • Regulatory Affairs Specialist
      Jul 2016 - Aug 2018 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Associate Quality System Specialist
      Apr 2014 - Jun 2016 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Mechanical Engineer at Bosich (1955)
    Feb 2013 - Apr 2014 · 1 yr 3 mos