Medical Governance Officer jobs

Regulatory Affairs professionals in this field could focus on ensuring that medical devices meet stringent regulatory requirements and quality standards throughout their lifecycle. A central theme could be managing compliance with evolving regulations, supporting product submissions, and maintaining organisational standards across regulatory frameworks.

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 Affairs positions, roles that could support the safe and compliant delivery of medical devices to patients and healthcare systems.

Roles of this type may sit within a quality and compliance function at a business developing and manufacturing Class III medical devices. The work could involve coordinating with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to ISO 13485, IEC 62304 and FDA requirements, with scope to contribute to regulatory submissions, post-market surveillance and quality management systems that keep products compliant and patients safe.

Typical role overview

• Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester, England — hybrid, with flexibility
• Type: Contract · Full-time
• Rate: £450–550 per day
• Domain: Class III medical device · regulatory compliance · quality assurance

What you would do

Typical responsibilities could include:

• Supporting preparation and submission of regulatory documentation for medical device applications
• Maintaining and updating quality management systems and regulatory compliance records
• Liaising with regulatory bodies, notified bodies and internal teams on compliance matters
• Contributing to the interpretation and implementation of ISO 13485, IEC 62304 and design control requirements
• Assisting with post-market surveillance, adverse event reporting and complaint handling
• Supporting internal and external audits related to regulatory compliance
• Contributing to risk assessments and mitigation strategies for regulatory and quality matters

What you could bring

Most roles of this type require the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Life Sciences, Engineering or a related field
• Knowledge of ISO 13485 (Medical Device Quality Management Systems) and IEC 62304 (Medical Device Software Lifecycle Processes)
• Understanding of Class III medical device regulations and FDA or equivalent regulatory pathways
• Experience with regulatory documentation, submissions or compliance functions
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across technical and quality teams
• Authorization to work in the United Kingdom

Nice-to-have:

• Certified Compliance Professional (CCP) certification or equivalent
• Previous experience in a medical device or regulated life sciences environment
• Familiarity with post-market surveillance and adverse event reporting

What roles of this type could offer

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

• Contribution to bringing safe, compliant medical devices to market and to patients
• Exposure to the full regulatory lifecycle of Class III medical devices
• Opportunity to develop expertise in medical device regulations and quality systems
• Contract flexibility and day rate of £450–550, dependent on experience and qualifications
• Potential progression into senior regulatory or quality roles, where supported by experience
• Professional development through exposure to regulatory best practice and industry standards
• Collaborative environment with access to subject matter experts in quality, engineering and clinical teams

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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.