Contract Medical Affairs jobs

Regulatory Affairs roles in this space could focus on navigating complex compliance landscapes within medical device development, ensuring that innovative products meet stringent standards whilst moving through approval pathways efficiently. A central theme could be managing regulatory strategy, submissions and stakeholder engagement across cross-functional teams.

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About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Regulatory Affairs opportunities within medical device development, roles that could support the safe and compliant delivery of life-changing technology to patients.

Roles of this type may sit within a collaborative, regulated environment at a business advancing medical devices toward market approval. The work could involve partnering across engineering, quality and operations to manage regulatory submissions, maintain compliance with ISO 13485 and IEC 62304, and coordinate with regulatory bodies on behalf of Class III medical devices. You could have scope to influence regulatory strategy and support the timely progression of products through approval pathways.

Typical role overview

• Location: London, Greater London, England
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Rate: £450–550 per day
• Domain: Medical device · Regulatory Affairs · Compliance

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Managing regulatory submissions and maintaining ongoing compliance with FDA, EMA and UK regulatory requirements
• Coordinating regulatory strategy across engineering, quality and operations teams
• Preparing and submitting regulatory dossiers, including technical files and summary documents for Class III devices
• Maintaining compliance with ISO 13485, IEC 62304 and other relevant medical device standards
• Supporting post-market surveillance and adverse event reporting
• Liaising with regulatory authorities and responding to regulatory enquiries
• Documenting regulatory decisions and maintaining audit trails
• Contributing to process improvements in regulatory workflows

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

• 3–5 years' experience in regulatory affairs within the medical device sector
• Demonstrable knowledge of ISO 13485, IEC 62304 and Class III medical device regulation
• Experience preparing regulatory submissions for FDA, EMA or UK regulatory pathways
• Strong understanding of GxP principles and quality management systems (QMS)
• Bachelor's degree in a related field such as Business, Engineering, Life Sciences or equivalent
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple regulatory projects and meet submission deadlines
• Authorization to work in the United Kingdom

Nice-to-have:

• Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) or equivalent regulatory certification
• Experience with post-market surveillance and vigilance reporting
• Familiarity with regulatory software platforms and submission management systems

What roles of this type could offer

Most roles of this type offer the following, dependent on the industry and seniority of the role:

• The opportunity to influence regulatory pathways for medical devices that could reach patients
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality and commercial teams
• Scope to develop deeper expertise in medical device regulation and compliance frameworks
• Professional development and potential progression to senior regulatory positions
• Contract-based flexibility with a daily rate of £450–550, dependent on experience and expertise
• The chance to work on innovative medical device projects at a regulated business

About SThree

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Across the UK, we connect talented specialists with cutting-edge opportunities across technology, engineering, life sciences and financial services supported by our offices in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Glasgow and Leeds

How to register interest

If you are interested in being added to our database to be considered for future opportunities, registering is quick and easy. No cover letter required. We will be in touch when we are instructed on these roles to discuss the next step in your career.