Medical Contract Specialist jobs

Regulatory Specialists in this field could focus on ensuring medical device compliance throughout product development and commercialisation. A central theme could be managing regulatory submissions, maintaining quality systems, and navigating the evolving landscape of device regulations across key markets.

Please note the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy.

About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Regulatory Specialist opportunities within medical device development, roles that could support the delivery of compliant, safe products to market.

Roles of this type may sit within a collaborative environment at a business advancing regulated medical devices toward launch and beyond. The work could involve partnering with engineering, quality and commercial teams to maintain compliance under ISO 13485 and IEC 62304, with scope to contribute to regulatory strategy and submissions for Class III devices. This is a contract position, offered at £450–550 per day.

Typical role overview

• Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Rate: £450–550 per day
• Domain: Medical device · regulatory affairs and compliance

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Managing regulatory submissions and maintaining compliance documentation for Class III medical devices
• Supporting the preparation and submission of regulatory dossiers to relevant authorities
• Coordinating with engineering and quality teams to ensure design and manufacturing compliance under ISO 13485 and IEC 62304
• Maintaining and updating quality management system (QMS) documentation and procedures
• Monitoring regulatory changes and advising on impact to product portfolios
• Contributing to post-market surveillance and adverse event reporting processes
• Supporting internal audits and regulatory inspections

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering or related discipline
• 3–5 years' experience in regulatory affairs or quality assurance within medical device manufacturing or development
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, IEC 62304 and Class III medical device regulations
• Experience with regulatory submissions and dossier management
• Strong understanding of FDA and European regulatory requirements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and quality management systems
• Desirable: Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) or equivalent regulatory certification

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 work on life-changing medical devices and ensure patient safety through rigorous compliance
• Experience across the full regulatory lifecycle, from development through commercialisation
• Exposure to international regulatory frameworks and submission processes
• Potential to develop specialist expertise in medical device regulation
• Flexible contract arrangements with competitive daily rates
• Work in a collaborative, regulated environment with clear standards and processes
• Development of regulatory knowledge and professional credentials

About SThree

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Disclaimer:
Please note that the content of this advert does not represent a live vacancy or any guarantee of future vacancies, and by responding to this advert you agree to us adding your details to our database for future opportunities.