Medical Device jobs in Scotland

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 roles within medical device and life sciences environments. Roles of this type support the development and commercialisation of innovative products, ensuring compliance with rigorous regulatory frameworks and technical standards that protect patient safety and enable market access.

You would be joining collaborative teams working across the UK, contributing to the delivery of compliant, high-quality solutions in highly regulated industries. The work could involve partnering across product development, quality assurance and commercial functions to navigate complex regulatory pathways, maintain standards alignment and support organisational compliance objectives.

Typical role overview

• Location: UK-wide (nationwide)
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Day Rate: £250–280 per day (entry-level), £380–450 per day (mid-level), £750 per day (specialist)
• Domain: Medical Device · Life Sciences · Regulatory Affairs
• Technical Standards: ISO 13485, IEC 62304, Class III Medical Device

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Supporting the preparation and submission of regulatory documentation and dossiers
• Ensuring product compliance with ISO 13485, IEC 62304 and relevant medical device regulations
• Liaising with regulatory authorities and managing correspondence on regulatory matters
• Contributing to risk assessments, quality management systems and compliance audits
• Advising internal teams on regulatory requirements and best practice
• Maintaining regulatory files and documentation systems
• Supporting the development and implementation of regulatory strategies for product launches

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

• 3–5+ years' experience in regulatory affairs, compliance or quality assurance within medical device or life sciences
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, IEC 62304 and Class III medical device regulations
• Understanding of FDA, MHRA or equivalent regulatory frameworks
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple regulatory streams
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering or related discipline
• Ideally, Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) certification or equivalent

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 regulated product development and market access strategy
• Opportunity to contribute to compliance frameworks that enable innovation
• Potential to develop specialist expertise in medical device regulations
• Flexible, contract-based engagement with scope to extend based on delivery needs
• Access to a network of regulatory and quality specialists across the UK
• Professional development opportunities and industry knowledge-sharing

About SThree

SThree is the global STEM workforce consultancy.
We advise businesses, build expert teams and deliver project solutions to outpace tomorrow, together.

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.

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.