Medical Devices R&D jobs

Regulatory Specialists play a crucial role in ensuring that medical devices and related products meet stringent safety, quality and compliance standards. This opportunity could involve working with Class III medical devices, navigating complex regulatory frameworks such as ISO 13485 and IEC 62304, and contributing to the delivery of life-changing technology to patients.

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About the opportunity

This is an opportunity to register your interest in future Regulatory Specialist positions within medical device development and compliance. Roles of this type may sit within quality, regulatory affairs or risk management functions at organisations advancing Class III medical devices toward market approval. The work could involve partnering across engineering, quality and operations to maintain regulatory compliance, support design controls, and guide products through FDA and international regulatory pathways.

Typical role overview

• Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
• Type: Contract
• Rate: £450–550 per day
• Domain: Medical Device Regulatory Affairs · Class III devices · ISO 13485 and IEC 62304

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Supporting the preparation and maintenance of regulatory documentation, including design history files (DHF) and device master records (DMR)
• Assisting with regulatory submissions and liaising with regulatory authorities such as the FDA and MHRA
• Contributing to design control activities and supporting compliance with ISO 13485 and IEC 62304 requirements
• Monitoring changes to regulatory requirements and advising on their impact on product portfolios
• Coordinating with quality, engineering and operations teams to ensure regulatory alignment throughout product development
• Supporting risk management and quality management system (QMS) activities
• Preparing regulatory briefings and compliance reports for internal stakeholders

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering or a related field
• Working knowledge of ISO 13485, IEC 62304 and FDA design controls
• Experience with Class III medical device regulatory affairs or equivalent compliance environment
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks including MDR, PMCF and post-market surveillance
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage complex documentation
• Familiarity with regulatory databases, document management systems and Microsoft Office

Nice-to-have:

• Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) certification
• 3+ years' regulatory affairs or quality assurance experience
• Knowledge of international regulatory pathways beyond the US and UK

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 cutting-edge medical device development and the opportunity to contribute to products that improve patient outcomes
• Development of regulatory expertise and compliance knowledge
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams across engineering, quality and commercial functions
• Potential progression toward senior regulatory or quality leadership roles
• Contract flexibility and the opportunity to work across multiple projects and organisations
• Professional development through regulatory training and industry engagement

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