Regulatory Submission Lead - Medical Devices

Cpl Life Sciences
London, United Kingdom
2 weeks ago
£80,000 pa

Salary

£80,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Remote
Seniority
Lead
Education
Degree
Posted
15 May 2026 (2 weeks ago)

Regulatory Submissions Lead

Location: UK (remote)

Salary: Up to £80,000

Cpl Life Sciences is partnering with a small but growing medical device business that has recently secured funding and is now looking to hire a Regulatory Submissions Lead to support its next phase of growth. This is a hands-on role with real ownership — ideal for someone who enjoys working across strategy and execution in a fast-moving environment.

You’ll be responsible for leading regulatory submissions across the UK, EU, and US, including FDA 510(k), De Novo, and Q-Subs, while acting as a key point of contact for regulators and notified bodies. Alongside submissions, you’ll play a big part in shaping regulatory strategy, ensuring compliance across the full product lifecycle, and supporting the business as it expands into new markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead global regulatory submissions (FDA, EU MDR, UKCA)
  • Prepare and manage 510(k), De Novo and FDA pre-submissions
  • Represent the business in FDA and regulatory authority interactions
  • Develop regulatory strategies, including classification and market pathways
  • Carry out gap analysis on technical documentation and clinical evidence
  • Maintain clinical evaluation reports (CERs) and technical files
  • Review product claims, labelling and promotional material
  • Support post-market surveillance and regulatory compliance activities
  • Work closely with Quality, Clinical, R&D and commercial teams

What We’re Looking For

  • Around 10+ years of experience in medical device regulatory affairs
  • Strong knowledge of EU MDR and FDA requirements
  • Experience with 510(k), De Novo, and Q-Sub processes
  • Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing stakeholders
  • Able to balance detail with a practical, commercial mindset

Additional Information

  • Must be based in the UK and have the right to work in the UK
  • Fully remote role

For more information, please reach out -

This role does not offer sponsorship; you must hold the full right to work

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