Head of Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs

Evolve Selection
London, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
Seniority
Director
Posted
17 Apr 2026 (3 weeks ago)

Evolve are partnering with a fast-growing organisation to appoint a Head of Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs. This is a strategic leadership role where you will drive quality and regulatory excellence, support global expansion, and work cross-functionally to ensure consistently high standards while enabling innovation.

This is a full-time, permanent position with the flexibility to be based anywhere in the UK.

What’s on offer?

Excellent Salary & Benefits - A competitive starting salary depending on experience, plus pension, and much more!

Collaborative Culture - Thrive in a supportive, people-focused environment.

Ideal Requirements for the Head of QA/RA

* Bring deep expertise in Quality & Regulatory leadership: Leverage 8+ years of experience (including team leadership) to drive high standards of compliance and performance within complex, regulated environments.

* Be the subject matter expert in global standards: Apply strong working knowledge of ISO 13485, CE marking, and FDA requirements, with proven experience supporting successful regulatory submissions.

* Lead and optimise Quality Management Systems: Demonstrate hands-on experience managing QMS within the medical device or pharmaceutical industry, ensuring systems are both compliant and operationally effective.

* Influence and inspire across the organisation: Use excellent communication and stakeholder management skills to build trust, clearly articulate the “why” behind regulatory requirements, and foster organisation-wide alignment with quality standards.

Role Responsibilities for the Head of QA/RA

* Shape the future of regulatory excellence: Lead the interpretation of emerging global regulatory trends and translate them into forward-thinking strategies that strengthen compliance, enhance performance, and position the business for long-term success.

* Own and elevate a multi-market regulatory landscape: Take full responsibility for regulatory strategy across a diverse portfolio of 100+ products spanning medicines, medical devices, cosmetics, and supplements across the UK and Ireland.

* Drive a best-in-class Quality Management System: Spearhead the development and integration of a streamlined, ISO13485-aligned QMS, ensuring it is not only compliant but intuitive, efficient, and embedded across the organisation.

* Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing team: Build and mentor a capable Quality & Regulatory team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and excellence while aligning day-to-day activities with a clear strategic vision.

Recruitment Process

2/3 stage interview process

Meet an amazing team and get your chance to join a company where your work truly makes a difference, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow with purpose.

Excited to learn more? Click apply or reach out to the MedTech recruitment team for full details!

Evolve is a leading recruitment and outsourcing organisation, operating within the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare, Medical Device and Life Science sectors.

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic

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