Medical Device Manager jobs in Scotland

Regulatory expertise is central to bringing safe, compliant medical devices to market. This opportunity could involve supporting Class III medical device programmes through design controls, quality systems and regulatory submissions—working alongside engineering and quality teams to keep regulated innovation moving forward.

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 Manager positions within medical device development, roles that could support the delivery of compliant, life-changing technology. Positions of this type may sit within collaborative engineering environments where regulatory strategy and execution are key to programme success. The work could involve partnering with engineering, quality and operations teams to navigate ISO 13485, IEC 62304 and FDA requirements, with scope to contribute to product submissions and regulatory strategy.

Typical role overview

• Location: Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Rate: £450–550 per day
• Domain: Class III Medical Device · Regulatory Affairs · Design Controls & Quality Systems

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Supporting the development and maintenance of quality management systems (QMS) aligned to ISO 13485
• Contributing to design control documentation and design history files (DHF) in line with IEC 62304
• Assisting with regulatory submissions, including FDA submissions for Class III devices
• Liaising with internal teams (engineering, quality, operations) to ensure regulatory requirements are embedded in product development
• Maintaining regulatory knowledge and tracking updates to relevant standards and regulations
• Supporting compliance audits and regulatory inspections
• Contributing to risk management and traceability documentation

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering or related field
• 3–5 years' experience in regulatory affairs or quality management within medical device development
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, IEC 62304 and FDA design controls
• Experience with Class III medical device programmes or comparable regulated environments
• Familiarity with quality management systems (QMS) and document control
• Strong stakeholder communication and cross-functional collaboration
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple regulatory streams

Nice-to-have:

• Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) or equivalent regulatory certification
• Experience with design history files (DHF) and regulatory submission dossiers
• Knowledge of post-market surveillance and pharmacovigilance

What roles of this type could offer

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

• Exposure to Class III medical device development from design through to regulatory clearance
• Opportunity to see regulated innovation directly support patient outcomes
• Potential for progression toward senior regulatory or quality leadership roles, where supported by role delivery
• Flexible contract arrangements and the chance to work within a collaborative, innovation-focused engineering culture
• Professional development support and access to regulatory networks and resources

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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.